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Kyung Hee Graduate School (GIP & Pan-Pacific Studies)
SeoulPrivate2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Peace studies scholarsInternational development workersTourism researchers
“Global Institute of Peace Studies — unique English-track MA/PhD in peace and development”
2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Duration
English (GIP & Pan-Pacific 100%)
Language
N/A
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
M.A. / M.S. / Ph.D.
Degree
15%
Int'l Students
Why This Program
Heart
Peace Studies Pioneer
Graduate Institute of Peace Studies (GIP): 100% English MA/PhD in peace, conflict, development
Globe
Pan-Pacific International Studies
English-track graduate programs in international relations and area studies
Star
UN Academic Impact
UN Academic Impact member; strong connections with international organizations
Kyung Hee University Campus
Career Outcomes
71%
employed within 3 months of graduation
🇰🇷Stay in Korea (35%)
- Avg salary: ₩43.0M/year (~$31.9K USD)
- D-10 → E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: UN agencies, KOICA, International NGOs, Korean government
🌏Global Path (65%)
- Alumni network in 55+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
UN agenciesKOICAInternational NGOsKorean governmentTourism industryAcademia
Cost & ROI
Tuition₩9.1M/year (₩4.5M/semester)
💰 Scholarship: KGSP full funding available; merit scholarships vary
KGSP designated university
ROI
Recover tuition in ~6 months of Korean salary (₩43.0M/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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