University of Seoul Recruits in Hanoi
The university held an admissions session and fair booth in Vietnam to draw talented international students.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in College Applications
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University of Seoul held an admissions information session in Hanoi, Vietnam, on October 30, 2026, drawing approximately 360 participants. The university also ran a booth at the Study in Korea Education Fair in Vietnam 2026 from October 31 to November 1.
Why it matters
The session was organized to introduce local students firsthand to the university's academic strengths and admission procedures. It reflects broader growth in Vietnamese interest in studying in Korea.
Vietnamese students in Korea rose from 37,940 in 2022 to 75,144 in 2025, and 34,315 students were enrolled in Korean courses at 164 Vietnamese elementary and secondary schools in the 2025-26 academic year. The number of students who will enroll after these events has not been reported.
The players
University of Seoul
A public university in Seoul, South Korea, that is recruiting international students from Vietnam.
National Institute for International Education
A Korean government-affiliated body that co-organized the Study in Korea Education Fair in Vietnam 2026.
The details
Faculty from six colleges and the Korean Language and Culture Program gave consultations at booths set up for each college at the University of Languages and International Studies of Vietnam National University. The Study in Korea Education Fair in Vietnam 2026, jointly organized by the National Institute for International Education and the Korean Education Center in Hanoi, brought together more than 70 universities.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: University of Seoul admissions information session held in Hanoi.
October 31 to November 1, 2026: Study in Korea Education Fair in Vietnam 2026.
Market Outlook
Vietnamese students in Korea nearly doubled from 37,940 in 2022 to 75,144 in 2025, and this recruitment push extends that trend into direct outreach by individual universities. The university plans to build partnerships with Vietnamese local governments, universities and private institutions.
Prospective students interested in Korean universities can use admissions sessions and education fairs to ask about admission procedures and program features directly. Consultation booths were set up for each college so students could raise questions about specific programs.
The takeaway
Prospective international students benefit from attending in-person admissions sessions and fairs to speak directly with faculty about programs and procedures. Early engagement with individual universities can clarify admission requirements before applications open.
Further reading
Explore more on College Applications to see how international admissions work across countries.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Korea Times.
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