FROM GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP TO VIETNAMESE CLASSROOMS: INTRODUCING THE KOREAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM AT VIETNAM AVIATION ACADEMY

Amid the growing cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, the demand for professionals with Korean language proficiency and relevant expertise for international working environments continues to increase. In response to this trend, the Faculty of Foreign Languages – Vietnam Aviation Academy (VAA) offers the Korean Language Program (Program Code: 7220210), officially admitting students from 2026.

The Korean Language Program is designed with an application-oriented approach, combining Korean language proficiency with professional knowledge and skills in three major areas: Aviation, Logistics and Services; Business, Commerce and Technology; and Tourism and Travel Management.

A Teaching Team with Academic Experience in Korea

The program has a team of eight full-time lecturers, including four Vietnamese lecturers and four Korean lecturers. All lecturers hold at least a master’s degree and have received academic training in Korea.

Notably, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha was a recipient of the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) and graduated from the Master’s Program in Korean Studies at the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) in 2011. She also has professional experience in Korean literary translation.

Ms. Nguyen Thu Van was also a GKS recipient and graduated from the Master’s Program in Korean Language and Culture at Sangmyung University in 2020.

The lecturers’ academic backgrounds and professional experiences contribute to a learning environment that integrates Korean language and culture with practical professional contexts.

Korean Language Education with a Focus on Professional Applications

The program is delivered over four years, comprising 120 credits. In addition to foundational courses in listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, Korean culture, and interpreting and translation, students are introduced to a range of application-oriented subjects, including:

• Korean for Aviation and Logistics;
• Korean for Business;
• Korean for International Services;
• Korean for Tourism and Travel;
• Korean for Science and Technology;
• Korean Language Practice in Digital and AI Environments;
• Korean Culture and K-Content;
• Korean Enterprises and Entrepreneurship Trends.

Through this approach, Korean is developed not only as a means of communication but also as a professional tool that students can apply across diverse working environments.

Expanding Partnerships and Career Opportunities

Vietnam Aviation Academy is gradually expanding academic partnerships with Korean universities, including Hanbat National University, Chungbuk National University, Sangmyung University, Namseoul University, and Kyungwoon University.

Upon graduation, students may pursue careers in a wide range of fields, including aviation, logistics, Korean enterprises, business and commerce, international relations, translation and interpreting, tourism, hospitality, media, and Korean language education.

Additional Admission Information for 2026

Vietnam Aviation Academy is currently accepting applications for additional admission to the Korean Language Program with the following minimum admission thresholds:

• 2026 National High School Graduation Examination: 18 points;
• High school academic records for all three years: 20 points;
• Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Competency Assessment Test: 640 points;
• Vietnam National University Hanoi Competency Assessment Test: 80 points.

Applicants should also take note of the foreign language requirements stipulated by the Academy. A TOPIK Level 3 or above certificate may be used to meet the corresponding foreign language requirement.

Online application: https://tuyensinh.vaa.edu.vn/vi/nop-minh-chung

Program information: https://vaa.edu.vn/chi-tiet-dao-tao/ngon-ngu-han-quoc/

Korean Language Program – VAA Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/vaa.korean.dept

With its focus on integrating foreign language education with professional knowledge and practical applications, the Faculty of Foreign Languages – Vietnam Aviation Academy aims to develop a Korean Language Program that responds to the growing demand for qualified professionals in aviation, logistics, services, business, tourism, and international cooperation.

News: Faculty of Foreign Languages