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Konkuk University
#35Graduate Program Ranking (English Track)

Konkuk University Graduate School

SeoulPrivate2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Biomedical researchersVeterinary science PhDsCosmetics industry professionals

β€œStrong in biomedical, veterinary science, and cosmetics engineering with English options”

2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Duration
English (select departments)
Language
N/A
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
M.A. / M.S. / Ph.D.
Degree
8%
Int'l Students

Why This Program

Heart
Biomedical Excellence
Top-tier biomedical and veterinary science graduate programs
Sparkles
Cosmetics Engineering
Unique graduate program in cosmetics engineering β€” K-beauty industry pipeline
MapPin
Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
Lakeside campus near Konkuk station β€” vibrant student area
Konkuk University campus
Konkuk University Campus
Career Outcomes
68%
employed within 3 months of graduation
πŸ‡°πŸ‡·Stay in Korea (32%)
  • Avg salary: β‚©43.0M/year (~$31.9K USD)
  • D-10 β†’ E-7 visa transition support
  • Top employers: Amorepacific, LG H&H, Samsung Biologics, Veterinary hospitals
🌏Global Path (68%)
  • Alumni network in 25+ countries
  • Global career opportunities
Top Employers
AmorepacificLG H&HSamsung BiologicsVeterinary hospitalsResearch institutesBiotech startups
Cost & ROI
Tuitionβ‚©9.1M/year (β‚©4.5M/semester)
πŸ’° Scholarship: KGSP full funding available; merit scholarships vary
KGSP designated university
ROI

Recover tuition in ~6 months of Korean salary (β‚©43.0M/year avg)

Living Cost

Monthly in Seoul: ~β‚©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
βœ…No Korean language required for admission
βœ…Part-time work allowed on D-2 visa (20hr/week)
ℹ️D-2 student visa; university international office provides support
Graduate Programs (English Track)
MBA Program
Graduate School of Business
MBA2λ…„μ œProfessional Grad School

3 total English-track programs (2 undergraduate, 1 graduate)

How to Apply

πŸ“… IntakeMarch & September
πŸ“ GMAT/GRECheck website
πŸ—£οΈ KoreanNot required
Required Documents
Bachelor's degreeTOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.0+Statement of purposeLetters of recommendation

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