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KDI School of Public Policy and Management
SejongNational2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Public policy professionalsDevelopment practitionersGovernment officials
“Government-affiliated graduate school — 100% English, 40% international students from 100+ countries”
2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Duration
100% English
Language
N/A
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
MPP / MDP / MPM / Ph.D.
Degree
Why This Program
Building
Government-Linked
Affiliated with Korea Development Institute (KDI) — direct policy research access
Globe
100% English, 100+ Countries
All courses in English; 40% international students from over 100 countries
DollarSign
KGSP & KOICA Scholarships
Major recipient of KGSP and KOICA-funded international students
Career Outcomes
88%
employed within 3 months of graduation
🇰🇷Stay in Korea (30%)
- Avg salary: ₩52.0M/year (~$38.5K USD)
- D-10 → E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: Korean government ministries, World Bank, ADB, UN agencies
🌏Global Path (70%)
- Alumni network in 100+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
Korean government ministriesWorld BankADBUN agenciesKOICAForeign governments
Cost & ROI
Tuition₩7.2M/year (₩3.6M/semester)
💰 Scholarship: KGSP/KOICA full funding; KDI merit scholarships 50-100% tuition
KGSP designated university
ROI
Recover tuition in ~4 months of Korean salary (₩52.0M/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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