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Structure and content of Masters degrees Applying for a Masters Language requirements Fees and funding for Masters degrees in South Korea WHY Korea? References Content

The Korean academic year is divided into two semesters, with breaks from July to August and from December to February. A Masters degree will usually require at least two years of study Coursework to the value of 24 credits (roughly equivalent to 48 of the ECTS credits used by universities following the Bologna system) be required to research and submit a thesis which must satisfy the evaluation of three or more examiners before your degree can be awarded Structure and content of Masters degrees

Applying for a Masters

* application form * self-introduction and study plan * letter of recommendation * academic record at previous institution and proof of graduation * photocopy of passport or proof of nationality * proof of Korean and English ability * portfolio, video clips, etc. (for arts and physical education applicants only) * documents proving financial stability - proof of the students or financial guarantors bank balance (maintained for at least one month), domestic remittance, or currency certificate of the amount equivalent to or larger than the average annual expenses for tuition and living - certificate of property tax payment - pledge to bear study expenses, etc Applying for a Masters

Korean: TOPIK(Test of Proficiency in Korean The levels are divided into I and II: beginner level for TOPIK I (Levels 1 and 2), advanced level for TOPIK II (Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6). For more information about the test, please refer to the TOPIK website. ( ) English: TOEFL, IELTS Language requirements

courses in subjects such as medicine are typically the most costly (and take the longest to complete) whilst humanities programmes usually incur lower fees National Universities (per semester): 2,700,000 ($2,500) - 4,250,000 ($4,000) Private Universities (per semester): 4,000,000 ($3,800) - 7,000,000 ($6,500) PostgraduateFunding.com provides a comprehensive database of small grants and bursaries available to support postgraduate study around the world. Fees and funding

Systematic support programs from the government Compared with English speaking countries (like the UK and the USA) or Japan, Korea has lower tuition fees, living costs and also well-prepared scholarship programs for international students Post-Graduate Opportunities Graduates of masters programs in Korea will find that their diplomas are recognized world-wide for their high quality and Korean students will be highly sought after by Korean businesses. Korea also recently passed legislation called Gold Card that allows international students who have graduated from a Korean university in certain programs to remain in Korea for employment. Why Korea?

Highly competitive educational system Promising future and world-class technology Korea ranked 1st for ICT (Information and Communications Technologies) development among 152 countries surveyed Possess dynamic technical skills including machinery, chemicals, shipbuilding, semiconductors, and automobiles 154 Korean items ranked 1st in the world Why Korea?

'Korean wave (Hallyu)' showcases Korean rich cultures across the globe Why Korea?

High life satisfaction reported by international students Why Korea?

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