The Central Institute for Korean Studies (South Korea) is recruiting students for master's and doctoral programs in 2011 in the fields of humanities, arts and culture, social sciences, and Korean culture.
1. Curriculum and majors
| Programme |
Department |
Specialized |
| Master's degree |
Faculty of Humanities |
History, management of ancient texts, philosophy, national language, national literature |
| Faculty of Culture and Arts |
Anthropology, ethnology, religious studies, music, art history, humanities information science. |
| Faculty of Social Sciences |
Political science, economics, sociology, ethics, education |
| International Korean Studies Department |
Korean culture |
| System |
4 departments |
15 specializations |
| Doctor |
Faculty of Humanities |
History, management of ancient texts, philosophy, national language, national literature |
| Faculty of Culture and Arts |
Anthropology, ethnology, religious studies, music, art history, humanities information science. |
| Faculty of Social Sciences |
Political science, economics, sociology, ethics, education |
| System |
3 departments |
14 specializations |
2. Registration procedures and schedule
| Content |
Semester 1 (Spring Semester) |
Semester 2 (Fall Semester) |
Note |
| Application deadline |
October 31 |
April 30 |
Applications accepted throughout the year. |
| Application review deadline |
November 30 |
May 31st |
|
| Admission notification |
December 15th |
June 15th |
Announcements will be posted on the homepage and individual announcements will be sent to each candidate. |
| Student orientation and admissions |
13.02 |
August 13th |
Detailed schedules and other information can be found in the admission notification. |
| Korean language proficiency test |
February 15th |
August 15th |
|
| Start of the semester |
01.03 |
01.09 |
|
3. How to register
- Online registration:http://www.aks.ac.kr/admission
- Applications submitted by mail must arrive at the research institute no later than the last day of the application deadline.
4. Benefits for students
- Professors: account for ¼ of the candidates and provide intensive training.
- Opening bridging courses to support interdisciplinary research.
- Implement a learner-centered teaching approach: 1 instructor: 1 student.
- Applying the credit system to research and innovating research-related courses aims to enhance research capabilities in Korean studies.
- Many subjects are being reformed to include field trips, aiming to broaden the practical relevance of Korean Studies.
- We are opening an International Korean Studies Department to internationalize the field of Korean Studies (taught in English).
- Opening a Korean cultural center (mid-semester) and intensive Korean language courses for international students.
- Conduct student exchange programs with foreign universities.
- Full-time class
- Low tuition fees and a variety of scholarships are available.
- There is dormitory accommodation available for all international students.
- Tuition-free: full tuition (tuition and research fees). All students are exempt from tuition fees; however, in the case of a student receiving a warning or disciplinary action, this tuition scholarship will be revoked.
- New Generation Training Scholarship (Government Scholarship): Monthly living allowance of 750,000 won, one-time round-trip airfare for the entire duration of study.
5. For any questions, please contact:
- Address: 경기도 성남시 분당구 하오고개길 110 한국학중앙연구원 한국학대학원 교학실 (우편번호 463-791)
- Phone: +82-31-709-8111 (Route 212-214), +82-31-708-5310
- Fax: +82-31-709-9946
- Email:gradaks@aks.ac.kr
- Website:http://www.aks.ac.kr
For more details, please refer to the website:
www.aks.ac.krAs an institution focused on research in social sciences and humanities related to Korean studies, the Central Institute for Korean Studies aims to cultivate outstanding Korean researchers who will contribute to the enhancement of Korean culture, establish Korea's position, and promote the specialization and globalization of Korean studies. Since its establishment in March 1980, the Central Institute for Korean Studies has focused on intensive research training, resulting in graduates who are recognized for their excellent professional skills and hold important roles in educational institutions and research institutes specializing in Korean studies in countries around the world.
