You can choose between the 4-week HISS programme and the 5-week HYLION programme.

HISS - Hanyang International Summer School

The programme offers over 70 courses taught in English across a wide range of subjects, alongside a rich programme of cultural activities, including K-pop, Taekwondo, visits to palaces and museums, excursions and outdoor activities.

You can choose from the courses offered by Hanyang International Summer School. As all courses are taught in English, the programme is open to students from all Faculties.

Courses | Hanyang International Summer School

Course Selection Guide:

You can select from 1 to 3 courses, for a maximum of 9 credits:

• Academic Course: 3 credits with 45 contact hours
• Elective Course: 2 credits with 30 contact hours

Please pay particular attention to course timetables and any prerequisites. You must meet all prerequisites for your selected courses, where applicable.

HYLION - Hanyang Learning, Innovation, and Outreach Network

HYLION is a new extension of the HISS programme, combining four weeks in South Korea followed by one week in Tokyo.

To make the most of the academic experience, Hanyang recommends taking at least one Korean Studies or East Asian Studies course during HISS.

During HISS, you can take up to three courses and earn up to 9 credits.

Further information will be provided shortly.

Language certificates

Only the following certificates obtained from May 2025 onwards are accepted:

• B2 First: minimum score of 160
• TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 65
• IELTS: minimum score of 5.5
• Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum score of 100

Cattolica International English language test

If you do not hold one of the certificates listed above, you can take the Cattolica International English language test.

Please note:

• When completing your online application, you can select your preferred test date. We recommend choosing the earliest available date to avoid the risk of places filling up.
• The test will be held online and can be booked directly during the application process. You will receive the Zoom link by email no later than the day before the test.
• You can take the test only once.
• If you have already passed the Cattolica International English language test for another study abroad programme since May 2025, you can choose to use your previous result without retaking the test. You must indicate the date of your previous test in your online application.

Degree programme taught in English

Students enrolled in a Cattolica degree programme taught entirely in English can access the programme by submitting a self-declaration of enrolment.

• The document can be downloaded from the iCatt portal under Online Student Services – Self-declarations – Enrolment with study plan.
   

• For the purposes of the scholarship ranking, these students will automatically be assigned a B2.2 score.

Further information

Prerequisites FAQ

HISS

You can choose to stay on campus in accommodation provided by Hanyang University or arrange your own accommodation. However, on-campus accommodation is not guaranteed due to the high number of participants.

Hanyang University provides a list of recommended off-campus accommodation options:

Housing | Hanyang International Summer School

Once the application process is closed and admission to courses at Hanyang University has been confirmed, each student will receive instructions on how to book accommodation.

• 4-week programme: KRW 2,000,000*
• 5-week programme: KRW 5,000,000*
• Programme fee: €300 (non-refundable)

* To be confirmed.

4-week programme – HISS
 

The programme fee includes:

• Guidance and support from Cattolica International with course enrolment at Hanyang University
• Insurance and Student Safety Package
• Pre-departure assistance
• Social and cultural activities in Seoul
• Participation in club activities in Seoul is optional. Any associated costs cannot be deducted or refunded, even if you choose not to participate.
• Post-return assistance from Cattolica International with the procedures for recording exams taken abroad
• Post-return workshop, “Welcome Back: unpack your experience!”, organised by Cattolica International

The programme fee does not include:

• Return flights to South Korea
• Meals and accommodation in Seoul
• Visa application fees
• Course materials
• Any items not expressly listed as included

5-week programme – HYLION
 

The programme fee includes:

• Guidance and support from Cattolica International with course enrolment at Hanyang University
• Insurance and Student Safety Package
• Pre-departure assistance
• Accommodation in Tokyo for the entire stay
• Flight from Seoul to Tokyo
• Special lectures in Tokyo
• Excursions in South Korea and Japan
• Post-return assistance from Cattolica International with the procedures for recording exams taken abroad
• Post-return workshop, “Welcome Back: unpack your experience!”, organised by Cattolica International

Not included in the cost of the programme:

• Return flights to South Korea
• Return flight from Tokyo
• Meals
• Visa application fees
• Course materials
• Any items not expressly listed as included

Cattolica offers 12 scholarships worth € 800 each. 

Please note:

• Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit* and paid in the form of a reimbursement.
• Students are automatically considered for a scholarship when they enrol in the programme. No separate application is required.
• When awarding scholarships, priority will be given to current students, followed by recent graduates.

* For students holding qualifications obtained outside Italy, if no grade conversion has already been recorded in their academic record at Università Cattolica, a default score of 80/100 will be assigned for their secondary school leaving qualification and 90/110 for their Bachelor's degree. No other methods of recognising or converting grades will be accepted.

Fondazione Piacenza e Vigevano Scholarships

Students enrolled in the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at the Piacenza may be eligible for an additional scholarship offered by Fondazione di Piacenza e Vigevano.

Scholarship funds will be distributed equally among all eligible students selected on the basis of merit who complete their enrolment in the programme by 5 April 2027, subject to the availability of funds.

Read the Call for Applications

Selected students will be required to apply for K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) or a visa, as applicable.

You can only submit your application once you have been admitted to the courses. Further information will be provided after enrolment has closed.

If you already have a passport, please check that it is still valid. If you do not have one, you should apply for it as soon as possible.

Useful links: 

• Viaggiare Sicuri
• HISS
• HYLION

All Università Cattolica students will be covered by an insurance policy. 

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