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Korea University Graduate School (GSIS & Departments)
SeoulPrivate2 years (MA) / 4 years (PhD)
International commerce studentsDevelopment cooperation scholarsArea studies researchers
βGSIS β leading international affairs program in Asia with 5 MA tracksβ
2 years (MA) / 4 years (PhD)
Duration
English (GSIS 100%; departments vary)
Language
N/A
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
M.A. / M.S. / Ph.D.
Degree
11%
Int'l Students
Dual degrees with Sciences Po, Peking University, Waseda
Dual Degree
Why This Program
Globe
APSIA Member GSIS
Full APSIA member β 5 MA programs: Commerce, Development, Peace & Security, Area Studies, Korean Studies
Users
500+ Students, 40 Faculty
One of Asia's largest international studies programs since 1991
Briefcase
Strong Career Network
Alumni in UN, World Bank, Samsung, LG, and governments worldwide
Korea University Campus
Career Outcomes
79%
employed within 3 months of graduation
π°π·Stay in Korea (42%)
- Avg salary: β©48.0M/year (~$35.6K USD)
- D-10 β E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: Samsung, LG, Hyundai, KOICA
πGlobal Path (58%)
- Alumni network in 65+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
SamsungLGHyundaiKOICAUN agenciesKorean government
Cost & ROI
Tuitionβ©10.2M/year (β©5.1M/semester)
Your CostGSIS scholarships available; KGSP covers full cost
π° Scholarship: KGSP full funding; KU scholarships 30-100% tuition
KGSP designated; GSIS merit scholarships competitive
ROI
Recover tuition in ~6 months of Korean salary (β©48.0M/year avg)
Living Cost
Monthly in Seoul: ~β©1.0β1.5M (~$750β1,100 USD)
Visa Pathway
D-2 Student
During program
2 years (MA) / 4 years (PhD)
β
D-10 Job Search
After graduation
Up to 2 years
β
E-7 Employment
After job offer
Renewable
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No Korean language required for admission
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Part-time work allowed on D-2 visa (20hr/week)
βΉοΈD-2 visa; KU Office of International Affairs
Graduate Programs (English Track)
MBA Program
Graduate School of Business
MBA2λ
μ Professional Grad School
11 total English-track programs (10 undergraduate, 1 graduate)
How to Apply
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IntakeMarch & September
π GMAT/GRECheck website
π£οΈ KoreanNot required
Required Documents
Bachelor's degreeTOEFL 85+ or IELTS 6.5+Statement of purposeLetters of recommendation
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