[GradAKS] MA & PhD Studentship for 2023 Spring Semester at the Graduate School of Korean Studies, AKS

The Graduate School of Korean Studies, the Academy of Korean Studies, is pleased to announce application guidelines for 2023 Spring semester. Those who aspire to widen and deepen their knowledge of Korea and to contribute to the globalization of Korean studies by joining a Master’s or a doctoral degree program are very welcome to apply. 

Deadline: 30th September 2022

Entry Requirement:

○    A keen interest in Korean studies, coupled with an undergraduate degree (for a Master’s degree program) or a graduate degree (for a doctoral degree program).

○    English language proficiency equivalent to or higher than TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS Academic Module 6.5, or TEPS 301 for applicants for Korean Culture and Society major.

○    Korean language proficiency equivalent to or higher than TOPIK(Test of Proficiency in Korean) level 4 for applicants except for Korean Culture and Society major.

How to Apply:

To apply, visit gradaks.recruiter.co.kr and complete the online application form. A soft copy or a scanned copy of the following documents should be uploaded on the application website:

○    Personal Statement

○    Research Plan

○    A graduation certificate and official transcripts

○    A score report of TOEFL, iBT, IELTS Academic Module, or TEPS (if applicable)

○    A TOPIK certificate (if applicable)

In addition, a letter of recommendation should be sent directly from the recommender by email.

More information:

- Application guidelines in English : http://intl.aks.ac.kr/english - Notice

- Application guidelines in Korean : https://grad.aks.ac.kr/cms/usr/wap/selectAplctnDataList.do?siteAplctnId=recruitUks&classifiedSearch=2&postYnSearch=Y&menuNo=2010121000]

- AKS Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/aks.news

- AKS Instagram : @grad_aks

We hope to have a lot of your interest in the program.

Thank you.