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George Mason University Korea Graduate Programs
IncheonPrivate2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Global affairs studentsPolicy researchersUS degree seekers
“Virginia's Korean campus — global affairs and policy MA in English”
2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Duration
100% English
Language
N/A
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
M.A. / M.S. / Ph.D.
Degree
Why This Program
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US Degree
Earn a George Mason University degree — top-tier US public policy school
Globe
Global Affairs
MA in Global Affairs — 100% English instruction with US curriculum
Building
Songdo Campus
Located in Incheon Global Campus — shared facilities with SUNY, Ghent, Utah
Career Outcomes
70%
employed within 3 months of graduation
🇰🇷Stay in Korea (25%)
- Avg salary: ₩41.0M/year (~$30.4K USD)
- D-10 → E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: US government agencies in Korea, International organizations, Korean government, NGOs
🌏Global Path (75%)
- Alumni network in 25+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
US government agencies in KoreaInternational organizationsKorean governmentNGOsThink tanksConsulting firms
Cost & ROI
Tuition₩7.8M/year (₩3.9M/semester)
💰 Scholarship: KGSP full funding available; merit scholarships vary
KGSP designated university
ROI
Recover tuition in ~5 months of Korean salary (₩41.0M/year avg)
Living Cost
Monthly in Seoul: ~₩1.0–1.5M (~$750–1,100 USD)
Visa Pathway
D-2 Student
During program
2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
→
D-10 Job Search
After graduation
Up to 2 years
→
E-7 Employment
After job offer
Renewable
✅No Korean language required for admission
✅Part-time work allowed on D-2 visa (20hr/week)
ℹ️D-2 student visa; university international office provides support
How to Apply
📅 IntakeMarch & September
📝 GMAT/GRECheck website
🗣️ KoreanNot required
Required Documents
Bachelor's degreeTOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.0+Statement of purposeLetters of recommendation
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