Overview

GSIS offers a two-year Master’s program in International Studies at Seoul National University. The curriculum is based on five major divisions of study(from 2022 Spring): International Commerce, International Cooperation, International Area Studies, Korean Studies and International Development.

Courses are mainly conducted in English, with some selective classes in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, depending on the major. The academics at GSIS is divided into core curriculum and electives, where the core curriculum helps to develop deep expertise in the major program while electives aim to broaden the students’ perspectives.

Most courses are seminar-based, encouraging lively in class discussions to promote active learning. Students are granted a Master of International Studies with a major field of study specified when graduating.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Commerce

International Cooperation

International Area Studies

Korean Studies

International Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-09 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seoul, South Korea

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants must hold the following academic degree or a recognized equivalent from an accredited institution: 1) Master’s / Combined Master’s & Doctoral Programs: a bachelor’s degree or higher
Both the applicant and both parents must hold foreign citizenship. ? If the applicant and/or his/her parents were previously Korean citizens, all must renounce Korean citizenship by the online application deadline.
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Personal Statement and Study Plan
Two Letters of Recommendation

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6556000 KRW / year

≈ 6556000 KRW / year

Living costs

Seoul

South Korea

1853935 - 1761654 KRW / month

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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Living costs

Seoul

Funding

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