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KNU Graduate School
GangwonNational2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Environmental researchersInternational studies studentsForest science PhDs
βGangwon province's flagship β environmental and international studiesβ
2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Duration
English (international programs)
Language
N/A
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
M.A. / M.S. / Ph.D.
Degree
10%
Int'l Students
Why This Program
Mountain
Environmental & Forest Science
Unique location for mountain ecology, forest science, and environmental research
Globe
International Studies
English-track MA in international studies
Snowflake
Winter Sports Science
PyeongChang Olympics legacy β sports science research center
Kangwon National University Campus
Career Outcomes
65%
employed within 3 months of graduation
π°π·Stay in Korea (30%)
- Avg salary: β©40.0M/year (~$29.6K USD)
- D-10 β E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: Korean Forest Service, Research institutes, Korean government, Environmental agencies
πGlobal Path (70%)
- Alumni network in 25+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
Korean Forest ServiceResearch institutesKorean governmentEnvironmental agenciesTourism industryAcademia
Cost & ROI
Tuitionβ©5.2M/year (β©2.6M/semester)
π° Scholarship: KGSP full funding available; merit scholarships vary
KGSP designated university
ROI
Recover tuition in ~4 months of Korean salary (β©40.0M/year avg)
Living Cost
Monthly in Seoul: ~β©1.0β1.5M (~$750β1,100 USD)
Visa Pathway
D-2 Student
During program
2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
β
D-10 Job Search
After graduation
Up to 2 years
β
E-7 Employment
After job offer
Renewable
β
No Korean language required for admission
β
Part-time work allowed on D-2 visa (20hr/week)
βΉοΈD-2 student visa; university international office provides support
Graduate Programs (English Track)
MBA Program
Graduate School of Business
MBA2λ
μ Professional Grad School
3 total English-track programs (2 undergraduate, 1 graduate)
How to Apply
π
IntakeMarch & September
π GMAT/GRECheck website
π£οΈ KoreanNot required
Required Documents
Bachelor's degreeTOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.0+Statement of purposeLetters of recommendation
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