Research-focused graduate school specializing in Korean Studies

• As the world’s only educational and research-oriented graduate school specializing in Korean studies, our school promotes globalization through excellence in Korean studies.

Focused and Attentive

• With a low student/faculty ratio of 5, graduate student receive close attention from the faculty members. The programs also offer Independant Study Courses, where each student can tailor their interest and research with a dedicate faculty member. Students can also participate in various research projects as research assistants to enhance their academic capabilities.

Scholarship

• All international students are guaranteed tuition waiver for the duration of the course (2 years for a Master’s and 3 years for a Doctorate), and Korean Government Scholarship provides 750,000 won per month to students based on evaluation of their application materials (Possible to be extended after evaluation, 82.5% of the incoming students in September 2021 received government supported stipends).

Mandatory Korean Language Courses

• Through the free Korean language courses available for various levels of Korean proficiency, international students can improve their Korean skills required for academic research and communication.

Dormitory

• On-campus double occupancy dormitory rooms are available to all international students. Each room comes with a separate toilet and shower, and a communal kitchen and laundry room are available on site. Dormitory-wide wireless internet access is also offered.

Domestic Field Trip and On-Site Experience

• Every year, the graduate school conducts field trips to the six different macro-regions in Korea, namely the Yeongdong-Yeongseo cultural zone, Yeongnam cultural zone, Nakdonggang cultural zone, Hoseo cultural zone, and Honam cultural zone. By visiting these six regions in rotation, the fields trips offer the students a comprehensive experience of the various cultures within Korea (currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic).

International Field Trips

• Through annual overseas academic fields trips, students broaden their perspectives and insight on international cultural and academic exchanges.

Specialized Educational Methods

• (1) Interdisciplinary courses focused on interdisciplinary exchanges (interdisciplinary subjects)
• (2) Independent Study Course tailored to the student interests
• (3) Publication credit transfer. Student publications in peer-reviewed journals can be transferred to graduate course credits.

Status of Degree Recipients (as of August 2024)

• 1,271 Master’s degrees/ 678 Doctorates