The Graduate School of Korean Studies at the Academy of Korean Studies,
a public institution under the Ministry of Education, is recruiting new students
for the 2026-2027 special admission. We hope that this will be a
valuable opportunity for talented foreign and overseas Korean students
to study Korea.
A. Recruitment process: Master's or doctoral degree course
B. Recruitment majors: 13 majors in Korea-related humanities and social science
C. Scholarship benefits for foreginers and overseas Koreans
1) Full tuition exemption during the study period (2 years for mater's course,
3 years for doctoral course)
2) State Scholarship for outstanding students (800,000 won per month for living
expenses for 1 year extension after evaluation)
D. Eligibility
Category |
Qualifications |
Etc |
Nationality |
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Educational Background |
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Language Proficiency | Applicants for Korean Cultural Studies |
-TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS Academic or -IELTS Online Academic Module 6.5 or - TEPS 301 |
- Applicants from English-speaking countiries(official language) can provide proof of nationality. - Applicants do not need to submit a TOPIK certificate.(TOPIK certificate may be given preference) |
Applicants for programs other than Korean Cultural Studies |
TOPIK IBT or TOPIK certificate of Level 4 or higher |
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E. Online application period
1) 2026 Fall Semester(starting 2026.9.1.): 03/09/2026 (Mon) ~ 03/20/2025 (Fri) 5:00 p.m.
2) 2027 Spring Semester(starting 2027.3.1.): 08/31/2026(Mon) ~ 09/11/2026(Fri) 5:00 pm.
F. Inquiries: admission_intl@aks.ac.kr, +82-31-730-8183/8187
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