The Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) is inviting international students to apply for its fully funded Master’s and Doctoral programs in Korean Studies for the 2025 academic year. This prestigious opportunity is ideal for scholars passionate about Korean history, culture, language, and society.
📚 Program Overview
- Institution: Graduate School of Korean Studies, AKS
- Location: Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- Degree Programs: Master’s and Doctoral degrees
- Fields of Study: 13 majors encompassing humanities and social sciences related to Korea, including:
- Korean History
- Korean Literature
- Korean Philosophy
- Political Science
- Cultural Anthropology
- Sociology
- Korean Linguistics
- Art History
- Classical Studies
- Cultural Informatics
- International Korean Studies (Global Track)Graduate School of Korean Studies+5Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea+5canadakec+5LKI School of Korean Language+4Study Abroad+4YOUR OPPORTUNITIES AFRICA – YOA+4Log in or sign up to view+8YOUR OPPORTUNITIES AFRICA – YOA+8Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea+8
📝 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Nationality: Non-Korean nationals or overseas Koreans who have completed their entire education outside of Korea.
- Educational Background:
- For Master’s programs: Bachelor’s degree holders.
- For Doctoral programs: Master’s degree holders.
- Language Proficiency:
- For Korean Cultural Studies: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS Academic 6.5, or TEPS 301 or higher.
- For other majors: TOPIK level 4 or higher.Graduate School of East Asian Studies+7UA Korea Edu+7Graduate School of Korean Studies+7canadakec+7Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea+7ADECCE+7
💰 Scholarship Benefits
Selected students will receive comprehensive financial support:
- Full Tuition Waiver: Covers the entire period of study.
- Monthly Stipend: KRW 750,000 (approximately USD 560).
- Airfare: Economy-class round-trip airfare reimbursement up to KRW 2,060,000.
- Accommodation: Free on-campus dormitory housing.
- Additional Support:
- Access to AKS facilities, including the library and Jangseogak Archives.
- Free Korean language courses.
- Academic advising from AKS faculty members.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea+1Study Abroad+1ADECCE+8NeBIO+8Ministry of Foreign Affairs+8LKI School of Korean Language+5Ministry of Foreign Affairs+5Study Abroad+5Paris Consortium+16Study Abroad+16NeBIO+16
📅 Application Timeline
- Fall 2025 Admission:
- Application Period: March 17 – March 28, 2025
- Program Start Date: September 1, 2025
- Spring 2026 Admission:
- Application Period: September 8 – September 19, 2025
- Program Start Date: March 1, 2026Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea
Application Portal: www.studyinkorea.go.kr
📄 Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following:
- Completed application form.
- Personal statement and study plan.
- Official transcripts and diplomas.
- Proof of language proficiency (TOPIK, TOEFL, IELTS, or TEPS).
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Copy of passport