Korea University Graduate School of International Studies


Korea University Graduate School of International Studies is a professional graduate school focusing on international affairs with five different tracks.

History

The department of Graduate School of International Studies located at Korea University was established in 1991. The University itself was established in 1905.

Student Body

Approximately 50% of the student body is Korean, with the remaining students coming from a variety of countries including China, the U.S., Germany, Uzbekistan, Japan, Palestine, Ecuador, Rwanda, Finland, Bolivia, Ghana, Indonesia, Canada, and Thailand.
The Student Council helps the students daily and organises both social and academic events for them. However, as of July 2019 the members are not compensated for their job unlike their contemporaries in similar institutions in Seoul.

Academic Programs

KUGSIS offers a variety of programs in the fields of International Studies and Korean Studies. International Studies is further subdivided into International Commerce, International Development & Cooperation, International Peace & Security, and Area Studies. In addition to these regular programs, KUGSIS offers a number of special programs on the master’s level as well as a doctoral program.
The school is a full member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs, a group of schools of public policy, public administration, and international studies.

Research Activity

KUGSIS operates the Global Research Institute, EU Centre, and the International Human Rights Center.

Ranking and Reputation