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PhD in Korean Studies

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Yonsei University

Program Overview

The Ph.D. program in Korean Studies is designed to address the diverse professional and academic objectives of today's students. This program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum combining history, sociology, and political science. Admission to the program is competitive and limited to candidates with an M.A. degree in humanities and social sciences. The curriculum encompasses the two fields of the Korean Studies Program: 1) Korean History, Society & Culture 2) Korean Politics and Economy.

Program Key Stats

₩4880000 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A master's degree from an accredited college or university (or expected to receive a master's degree before the semester starts), 48 credits, A minimum GPA of 3.00 or above, Completion of the Field of Concentration: Choose two (2) fields of your program and take five (5) courses from each field, Two years (i.e. four semesters) of resident enrollment, Completion of requirements within 14 semesters, Completion of the Comprehensive Examination, Completion of a Doctoral Dissertation and Oral Defense, Article publication in a journal which is recognized as a top rated journal by the Korea Research Foundation or any equivalent journal, Official Transcript, Two letters of recommendation, Study Plan, TOEFL IBT 71, TOEIC 750, TEPS 600, IELTS 5.5

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