Korean Studies is a multidisciplinary program that allows foreigners to obtain profound understanding of the country’s past, present and future. Economic and political, as well as social, historic and cultural aspects of Korea based on general understanding of Korean are emphasized more in this program. Furthermore, Korea’s relations with its East-Asian neighbors and the rest of the world are covered extensively through the program. Students presently enrolled in the program are from various countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Russia as well as in Asia. This program is the only department in the Republic of Korea (ROK), which accepts non-Korean applicants only.
The Korean Studies program offers two majors: 1) Korean Studies for both a Master’s and Ph.D. degree, and the new 2) Korean Language Education and Korean Studies for a Master’s degree only.
The Korean Studies program is a part of Regional Studies program focused on the ROK, under the social science department. The course of study is designed for students to profoundly understand Korean Politics, Economy, and Society & Culture, as well as to help graduates gain a comprehensive perspective of the geopolitical/international relations surrounding the Korean Peninsula. Most lectures in this course are conducted in English, with a few exceptions.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.
