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Yonsei Graduate School (GSIS & UIC Graduate)
SeoulPrivate2 years (MA) / 4 years (PhD)
International relations studentsPublic health researchersKorean studies scholars
βPioneer of international studies in Korea since 1987 β GSIS and global graduate tracksβ
2 years (MA) / 4 years (PhD)
Duration
English (GSIS 100%; other departments partial)
Language
N/A
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
M.A. / M.S. / Ph.D.
Degree
14%
Int'l Students
Joint degrees with Waseda, Peking University
Dual Degree
Why This Program
Globe
GSIS Since 1987
Korea's first Graduate School of International Studies β MA in Korean Studies, Global Affairs, Economy & Strategy
Heart
Global Health Security
Leading programs in public health, biomedical sciences for international students
BookOpen
Korean Studies Hub
Renowned MA in Korean Studies attracting scholars worldwide
Yonsei University Campus
Career Outcomes
80%
employed within 3 months of graduation
π°π·Stay in Korea (38%)
- Avg salary: β©50.0M/year (~$37.0K USD)
- D-10 β E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: Samsung, LG, Hyundai, UN agencies
πGlobal Path (62%)
- Alumni network in 70+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
SamsungLGHyundaiUN agenciesKOTRAKorean NGOs
Cost & ROI
Tuitionβ©9.8M/year (β©4.9M/semester)
Your CostGSIS scholarships typically cover 50-100% of tuition
π° Scholarship: KGSP full funding; Yonsei scholarship covers 50-100% tuition
KGSP designated; GSIS-specific scholarships available
ROI
Recover tuition in ~5 months of Korean salary (β©50.0M/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
β
Part-time work allowed on D-2 visa (20hr/week)
βΉοΈD-2 visa; Yonsei Office of International Affairs provides support
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Professional Graduate School of Business
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11 total English-track programs (6 undergraduate, 5 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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