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Korea University International Studies (Division of International Studies)

SeoulPrivate4 years
Future diplomatsInternational business careersStudents seeking a SKY-brand degree

β€œOne of Korea's 'Big 3' (SKY) universities offers a prestigious International Studies division with 100% English instruction and strong ties to global finance and diplomacy.”

4 years
Duration
100% English
Language
~150
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
B.A.
Degree
11%
Int'l Students
Double major available across KU departments
Dual Degree

Why This Program

🌍
100% English International Studies
Fully English-taught BA in International Studies with concentrations in politics, economics, and society
🀝
200+ Exchange Partners
One of Korea's largest exchange networks β€” semester abroad at top universities worldwide
πŸ†
SKY Prestige
Korea University is part of Korea's Ivy League equivalent (Seoul-Korea-Yonsei)
Korea University campus
Korea University Campus
Career Outcomes
76%
employed within 3 months of graduation
πŸ‡°πŸ‡·Stay in Korea (40%)
  • Avg salary: β‚©47.0M/year (~$34.8K USD)
  • D-10 β†’ E-7 visa transition support
  • Top employers: Samsung, Hyundai, Deloitte, KOICA
🌏Global Path (60%)
  • Alumni network in 55+ countries
  • Global career opportunities
Top Employers
SamsungHyundaiDeloitteKOICAUN agencies
Cost & ROI
Tuitionβ‚©9.5M/year (β‚©4.8M/semester)
πŸ’° Scholarship: 50–100% tuition waiver
GKS designated; KU Global Scholarship for top applicants
ROI

Recover tuition in ~5 months of Korean salary (β‚©47.0M/year avg)

Living Cost

Monthly in Seoul: ~β‚©1.0–1.5M (~$750–1,100 USD)

Visa Pathway
D-2 Student
During program
4 years
D-10 Job Search
After graduation
Up to 2 years
E-7 Employment
After job offer
Renewable
βœ…No Korean language required for admission
βœ…Part-time work allowed on D-2 visa (20hr/week)
ℹ️D-2 visa; dedicated International Student Services Center at Anam campus
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English Language & Literature
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International Studies
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International Business
Business School
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International Economics
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Financial Economics
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English Education
College of Education
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Arts & Culture Management
College of Arts
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11 total English-track programs (10 undergraduate, 1 graduate)

How to Apply

πŸ“… IntakeMarch & September
πŸ“ GMAT/GRECheck website
πŸ—£οΈ KoreanNot required
Required Documents
High school diplomaSAT/ACT recommendedTOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.5+Personal statementHigh school transcripts

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