Seoul University Brings Admissions Talks to Hanoi
Vietnamese students considering Korea can now consult faculty directly on admission procedures and program features.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in College Applications
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The University of Seoul held an admissions information session in Hanoi, Vietnam, on October 30, 2026, drawing approximately 360 participants. The session was followed by its booth at the Study in Korea Education Fair in Vietnam 2026 on October 31 to November 1, 2026.
Why it matters
The session was organized to introduce local students firsthand to the university's academic strengths and admission procedures, and to expand efforts to attract talented international students. For prospective students in Vietnam, it offers a direct line to faculty and admissions information about studying in Korea.
The Hanoi session drew approximately 360 participants, and faculty from six colleges plus the Korean Language and Culture Program offered consultations. Vietnamese students in Korea grew from 37,940 in 2022 to 75,144 in 2025, and 34,315 students took Korean courses at 164 Vietnamese schools in 2025-26.
The players
University of Seoul
A public university in South Korea whose admissions team ran the Hanoi information session and fair booth.
Study in Korea Education Fair in Vietnam 2026
A national education fair featuring more than 70 universities, jointly organized by the National Institute for International Education and the Korean Education Center in Hanoi.
The details
Faculty members from the College of Political Science and Economics, the College of Business Administration, the College of Humanities, the College of Natural Sciences, the College of Artificial Intelligence and Convergence, and the College of Engineering introduced their academic and research strengths directly to local students. Consultation booths for each college let students ask about admission procedures and program features. The session was held at the University of Languages and International Studies of Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: University of Seoul admissions information session held in Hanoi.
October 31 to November 1, 2026: University of Seoul booth at the Study in Korea Education Fair in Vietnam 2026.
Education Landscape
Vietnamese students in Korea nearly doubled from 37,940 in 2022 to 75,144 in 2025, reflecting a sustained rise in outbound study demand. This session sits within that growing cross-border recruitment pattern, as Korean universities increasingly reach prospective students abroad.
If you are a prospective student in Vietnam, the session and fair show that Korean universities actively recruit from Vietnam and offer faculty consultations on admission procedures. Ask any university's admissions office directly about application deadlines, program requirements, and language prerequisites before you apply.
The takeaway
Korean universities are expanding direct recruitment in Vietnam, where student numbers in Korea have roughly doubled since 2022. If you are considering a Korean university, request admission procedures and program details directly from the admissions office of each school you are interested in.
Further reading
For background on the application steps that come after an information session, see our guide to College Applications.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Korea Times.
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