International Students
Korea University Graduate School of International Studies (KU GSIS) opens the admission twice a year.
Spring admission starts around April, and Fall admission starts around October.
Please check the admission timeline below and apply during the designated application period.
정원내 내국인(한국인) 지원자는 다음 페이지를 참고 바랍니다: LINK
Online Application (Ph.D., Master, Dual Degree) Online Application (Exchange Program)
ADMISSIONS TIMELINE (Fall 2023)
※ Due to increased applicants inquiries at this time, please allow at least 3-5 business days for a response to email inquiries.
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Online Application & Payment of Application Fee |
April 10 (Mon.) 10:00 ~ April 21 (Fri.) by 16:00, 2023 (KST)
GSIS Online Application Confirmation <CLICK>
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• KU GSIS Fall semester program begins on September 1, 2023.
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Submission of Required Documents |
April 10 (Mon.) 10:00 ~ April 28 (Fri.) by 16:00, 2023 (KST)
GSIS Documents Arrival Confirmation <CLICK>
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• All the required documents must be post mailed and arrive at the Korea University GSIS Administration Office by the designated deadline(Korea Standard Time).
(Please keep in mind that late delivery of any required documents WILL NOT be accepted for any reason.)
• Please use certified mail, parcel service or international express mail with a tracking number in order to check the delivery status to avoid any delays or delivery failures.
• Original document of Bank Statement(USD 20,000; KRW 20 million if you reside in Korea) MUST be submitted in order to apply for the student visa(D-2) in Korea.
• Please refer to 'Admissions Guideline for International Applicants' and 'FAQ for International Applicants' for a detailed explanation.
• If you have to visit the office for inevitable reasons, please make an appointment beforehand from HERE.
• KU GSIS Administration Office is closed on weekends and public holidays. |
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Announcement of Admissions Decision | June 9 (Fri.), 2023 (Expected) |
• An interview may be conducted at the request of the admissions board. If an interview is required, applicants will be notified in advance. • Admission results and further information will be announced through email you used for online application.
• KU GSIS Administration Office does NOT disclose information related to admission decisions such as eligibility of each applicant, content of evaluation, and the reason of rejection or disqualification.
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Tuition Payment |
• Tuition fees must be paid in full at once via bank transfer, ATM, internet banking, phone banking, Alipay, etc., to the virtual account provided to each applicant by Korea university. |
Orientation | TBA |
※ The schedule may be subject to change due to the COVID-19 situation.
※ All dates and times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST).
CURRICULUM
• M.A. Department of International Studies (Major: International Commerce, International Development & Cooperation, International Peace & Security, Area Studies)
- Thesis Track : DOWNLOAD
- Non-Thesis Track : DOWNLOAD
• M.A. Department of International Studies (Major: Korean Studies)
- Thesis Track : DOWNLOAD
- Non-Thesis Track : DOWNLOAD
• Ph.D. Department of International Studies (Major: International Commerce, International Cooperation): DOWNLOAD
OPEN HOUSE FOR KU GSIS PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
• Latest event on YouTube: Click HERE
• Latest event Presentation Material: DOWNLOAD
DOWNLOADS
- [Fall 2023] International Admission Schedule and Information : DOWNLOAD
- [Fall 2023] Admissions Guideline for International Applicants : DOWNLOAD
- [Fall 2023] Online Application Guideline for International Applicants : DOWNLOAD
- [Fall 2023] Applicants’ Checklist : DOWNLOAD
- [Fall 2023] FAQ for International Applicants : DOWNLOAD
- [Fall 2023] Statement of Reasons for Copy(Substitute) Submission : DOWNLOAD
- [Fall 2023] Fact Sheet&Checklist for Exchange Students : DOWNLOAD
- [Fall 2023] Recommendation Letter Form(NEW) : DOWNLOAD
- Visa & Immigration Guide : DOWNLOAD
- Statement of Financial Sponsorship (if applicable) : DOWNLOAD
- Check List for K-12 Education (if applicable) : DOWNLOAD
- Release of Information Form (Admitted Students Only) : DOWNLOAD
- Arrival Report (Admitted Students Only) : DOWNLOAD
KOREA UNIVERSITY GSIS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Website | http://int.korea.edu |
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gsisadmin@korea.ac.kr | |
Telephone | +82-2-3290-1393~4 |
Mailing Address | |
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GSIS Administration Office, Room #223 International Studies Hall, Korea University 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, KOREA |
Korean |
[02841] 서울특별시 성북구 안암로 145 고려대학교 국제관 223호 국제대학원 행정실 입학담당자 귀하 (“입학전형원본서류재중” 표기) |
Office Hours | Weekdays, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Lunch Break: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM) |
Applicants will receive an email when their application has been received and reviewed. This process may take up to several weeks. All documents must arrive by the above deadline.
This page was updated as of March 22, 2023. Though the content of this website has changed, the admissions process remains the same. If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact gsisadmin@korea.ac.kr.