Application Guideline

for International Students

1. Admissions Overview
CONTENTS
2. Admissions Schedule

5. Requirements
-

Application Documents

Important Notices

Document Authentication

3. Program Information

6. Scholarship &Tuition

4. Qualifications

7. Contact Information

1. Admissions Overview

Category

2016 Fall Admissions

2017 Spring Admissions

Masters Programs

Available Programs

Masters Programs (full-time)

- Master of Public Policy
- Master of Development Policy

- Master of Public Policy

- Master of Development Policy
- Master of Public Management

Ph.D. Programs
- Ph.D. in Public Policy
- Ph.D. in Development Policy

Application Period

March 28 May 25, 2016

August - October, 2016

Final Result

Early July, 2016

Early December, 2016

Program Entrance

September, 2016

February, 2017

2. Admissions Schedule
March 28 May 25 (24:00,KST), 2016

Online Application

The online application is available on KDIS admissions website.

The online application system will close by midnight on the
deadline.

March 28 May 25 (18:00,KST), 2016

Document
Submission

All required documents must arrive in one envelope at the

admissions office no later than 6 p.m. on the deadline.
Late or incomplete documents are not accepted.

Early-June, 2016

Document Review

If all required documents and online application are submitted on

time, they will be reviewed by the admissions committee.
The result of the document review will be posted on the online
application system.

2. Admissions Schedule (Cont.)

Mid-June, 2016

Interview

Those who pass the document review will receive a pre-interview

call prior to the actual phone or Skype interview.

Early July, 2016

Final Result

The final result will be announced via email and posted on the
online application system.

July August, 2016

Registration

The admissions package will be sent to each admitted student by

email and postal mail.

September, 2016

Program Entrance

The fall semester is scheduled to begin on September 5 and

academic calendar will be provided upon admission.

3. Program Information :
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program is designed to provide global
perspective and professional expertise in public policy areas. The program is
highly regarded both in and outside of Korea, particularly among developing
nations and government officials. The faculty with outstanding research
backgrounds and empirical knowledge offers a leading curriculum that integrates
theory and practice. Students are required to take one of the economic policy
study areas, and may select additional study areas to cover 39 credits towards
their graduation. The highly diverse student composition provides a unique
educational environment. Both domestic and international students from all
walks of life, including the government, the media, and NGOs are able to share
ideas, knowledge and experiences, and build a dynamic global network.
Academic Goals
Expand policy-makers capability in policy planning, analysis and
implementation
Foster professionals in the field of economic and social policies
Link to Academic Programs : Click

3. Program Information (Cont.):

Master of Development Policy (MDP)
Based on the KDI's hands-on experience on development policy of over 40
years, the Master of Development Policy (MDP) program offers a curriculum
where students can examine various issues of socio-economic development in
both theoretical and practical frameworks. The program is specifically targeted
for international professionals, including government officials, development
consultants, and regional specialists who wish to contribute to development
policy-making. The program is also focused on fostering professionals in the
field of the official development assistance (ODA). Students must take the
required core courses as well as a certain number of courses from Sustainable
Development or International Development areas.
Academic Goals
Build capacity in designing and implementing economic and social policies
of developing countries
Train professionals in the field of official development assistance (ODA) and
international development
Link to Academic Programs: Click

4. Qualifications:
International Applicants must meet one of the following:

A foreign national whose parents are both foreign nationals

If you are an applicant of Korean origin and want to qualify as an international applicant, you
must provide (1) a certified copy of birth certificate proving your relationship with both your
parents and (2) a copy of both parents passports demonstrating their foreign nationalities.)

An applicant who has completed at least 16 years of education (elementary, middle,

high school, and university) in a foreign country
If you are an applicant of Korean origin and want to qualify as an international applicant, you
must provide certified copies of academic transcripts or graduation certificates of your entire 16
years of education.

Applicants for Masters degree program must meet one of the following:

A bachelors degree holder from an accredited college or university (min. 3 years)

Certificate of expected degree can be submitted instead of degree diploma if one is expected to earn a
bachelors degree by August, 2016.

Educational attainment equivalent to bachelors degree (min. 3 years) approved by law

5. Requirements:
Application Documents
No.

Application Documents

For Masters

Online Application
1

Required
*Online application must be submitted at the following website: apply.kdischool.ac.kr

Statement of Purpose (must use the official form)

2

Please use this portion of the application to explain your motivation and qualifications for pursuing your
education at KDI School.

Required

Certified Copy of Academic Transcripts

Academic transcripts must provide a record of all the courses you have taken throughout the years of
studying.
Applicants for Masters program must submit transcripts from undergraduate institutions.
Copies must be certified. (Please read Document Authentication section.)

Required

Certified Copy of Degree Diploma, Graduate Certificate or Certificate of Expected Graduation

Certificate of Expected Graduation must indicate anticipated graduation date and degree type.
Applicants for Masters program must submit certificates from undergraduate institutions.
The certificate must indicate Bachelors Degree or Equivalent to a Bachelors Degree.
Copies must be certified. (Please read Document Authentication section.)

Required

5. Requirements:
Application Documents (Cont.)
No.

Application Documents

For Masters

Recommendation letters should provide information about your performance in academic or

professional settings.
Seoul G20 applicants are highly recommended to submit at least one of their recommendation letters
written by their immediate superior.

Two letters
are required

Recommendation Letters

Certified Copy of TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, TEPS, OPIc Score Report or Certificate of Medium of
Instruction

If you have received your university degree from an English-speaking country, you may submit a
certificate of medium of instruction instead.

Not required
but highly
recommended

Employment Verification

The employment period and name of position must be specified.

The verification should indicate the employment category (e.g. public, private, NGO, etc.).
HR officer or supervisor of the applicant should write and sign the verification letter.

If applicable*
(required for
Seoul G20
applicant)

5. Requirements:
Application Documents (Cont.)
No.

Application Documents

For Masters

Copy of Passport
8

Required
The copy must show your photo, name, and expiration date.
Two Photos (3cm x 4cm) or Photo File Upload

Required
If you have uploaded your photo on your online application, you do not have to send your photos again.
Certified Copy of Birth Certificate & Copy of Both Parents Passports or Certified Copy of
Academic Transcripts or Graduate Certificates of 16 Years of Education in a Foreign Country

10

Only applicable to applicants of Korean origin

Birth certificate should prove your relationship with both your parents.
Copy of both parents passports should prove their nationality.

If applicable
(applicants of
Korean origin
only)

Applicants of Seoul G20 Global Leaders Fellowship must submit Employment Verification to prove their eligibility.
(Eligibility: Applicants must be currently employed in the public sector (1) as a division head-level official or (2) with
minimum 6 years of working experience in the public sector)

5. Requirements (Cont.):
Important Notices
All required application documents must be submitted in one package via postal mail (or in person) at
the admissions office of KDI School by the deadline.
The online application must be submitted by midnight of the deadline. Please avoid submitting multiple
online applications or entering incorrect information. The important notices and announcements are
delivered via email entered in each applicants online application. The admissions office will not be
responsible for any consequences caused by incorrect information in the online application.
Applicants may apply for one program only. Submitting multiple applications to more than one program
will invalidate candidacy.
If the information in the application documents is unclear or if any parts of the application documents are
missing, the application will not be submitted for evaluation. If the above issues are found after the
admission has been offered, the offered admission will be revoked.
The submitted application documents will NOT be returned.
All application documents must be typed (not hand-written) in English.

Non-English based documents must be accompanied with notarized English translations.

If any required documents are found to be false or counterfeit, admission to KDI School will be revoked.

5. Requirements:
Document Authentication
Applicants who earned their degrees from
China, Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam,
Mongolia, Thailand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India,
Myanmar, Nepal, Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Peru
must authenticate their academic documents as
below:

All other applicants must authenticate their

academic documents as below:

Apostilled by Designated Government Authority

(typically by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the
country where one earned his/her degree from)

Authenticated by the issuing institution with

official seal or signature

OR

Authenticated by Korean embassy or

consulate with official seal or signature

OR

Authenticated by designated government

authorities in the country where one earned
his/her degree from

OR
OR

Authenticated by embassy of the country where

one earned his/her degree from

Authenticated by embassy of the country where

one earned his/her degree from

OR
OR

Authenticated by Ministry of Education of the

Peoples Republic of China
(degree earned from China only)

Authenticated by Korean embassy or consulate

with official seal or signature

5. Requirements:
Document Authentication (Cont.)
Please note that photocopies of academic documents must be authenticated
with official seal or signature by a designated office. Follow the instructions
below to authenticate your academic documents.

Photocopy your original academic documents.

(e.g. graduate certificate, academic transcript)

Take your documents to one of designated offices.

(See the list of designated offices in the next page.)

Have them authenticate the photocopies with

official seal or signature.

Submit them along with the rest of the required documents.

6. Scholarship
All admitted international students become potential candidates full or partial
scholarship. More than 95% of current international students receive full tuition
waiver and monthly stipend.
The scholarship awards and benefits are decided by the admissions committee upon
ones admission to the school. The benefits may vary depending on each candidates
qualification.
Scholarship

Benefits

Eligibility

Global
Ambassador
Scholarship

Full/partial tuition
Monthly stipend

All overseas students

Choose international general when creating an online application.

International(166)
Seoul G20
Global Leaders
Fellowship

Full tuition
Monthly stipend
Round-trip airfare

Public officials who meet one of the following requirements:

Division head level (or)
Over 6 years of experience
Choose Seoul G20 when creating an online application.

POSCO Asia
Fellowship

Full tuition
Monthly stipend
Round-trip airfare

Government officials from Asia

Candidates will be chosen from among International general
applicants.

7. Contact Information

Address (Application Submission) :

The Office of Admissions
KDI School of Public Policy and Management
263 Namsejong-ro, Sejong, Republic of Korea, 30149
Phone : +82-44-550-1281/1220
E-mail : [email protected]

Office Hour : 9:00~18:00, KST

Website : http://admissions.kdischool.ac.kr/
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