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Sogang University Graduate School (GSIS)
SeoulPrivate2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
International trade studentsEast Asian studies scholarsMedia researchers
βJesuit tradition meets global outlook β GSIS and interdisciplinary English programsβ
2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Duration
English (GSIS 100%)
Language
N/A
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
M.A. / M.S. / Ph.D.
Degree
18%
Int'l Students
Why This Program
Globe
GSIS International Trade
English MA in international trade, East Asian studies, and Korean studies
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Liberal Arts Foundation
Jesuit university tradition emphasizing critical thinking and interdisciplinary study
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Mapo, Seoul Location
Central Seoul campus near Hongdae β vibrant international community
Sogang University Campus
Career Outcomes
73%
employed within 3 months of graduation
π°π·Stay in Korea (33%)
- Avg salary: β©45.0M/year (~$33.3K USD)
- D-10 β E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: Samsung, LG, Financial institutions, UN agencies
πGlobal Path (67%)
- Alumni network in 40+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
SamsungLGFinancial institutionsUN agenciesKorean media companiesNGOs
Cost & ROI
Tuitionβ©9.0M/year (β©4.5M/semester)
π° Scholarship: KGSP full funding available; merit scholarships vary
KGSP designated university
ROI
Recover tuition in ~5 months of Korean salary (β©45.0M/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
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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 student visa; university international office provides support
Graduate Programs (English Track)
MBA Program
Graduate School of Business
MBA2λ
μ Professional Grad School
5 total English-track programs (4 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 80+ or IELTS 6.0+Statement of purposeLetters of recommendation
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