Advantages of attending KDI School
• World-class, innovative programs focused on the real world policy and management issues
• All classes conducted in English in a truly international environment
• Top-notch faculty with unparalleled expertise and teaching excellence
◈ Academic Programs
• Master’s Degree
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Master of Development Policy
Master of Public Policy
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Concentration
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- Fiscal and Social Policy
- Trade and Industrial Policy
- Global Finance and Regulation
- Public Management and Leadership
- Regional Development and Environment
- Global Governance and Political Economy
- Entrepreneurship and Private Sector Development
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• Doctoral Degree
- Ph.D. in Development Policy - Ph.D. in Public Policy
• Korea Global Leader’s Fellowship (KGLF)
- Eligibility: High-level government officials from G20 and developing countries
- Type: Executive Program (non-degree)
- Contents: G20 agendas and Korea’s development experience
◈ Scholarship Information
• Seoul G20 Global Leader’s Fellowship
Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare
Eligibility: Division Head-level or minimum 6 years of working experience in the public sector
Offering period: Spring and Fall Admissions
• Global Ambassador Fellowship
Benefits: Full tuition and monthly stipend
Eligibility: All overseas candidates are welcome to apply
Offering period: Spring and Fall Admissions
• KOICA Scholarship
Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare
Eligibility: Government officials recommended by KOICA
Offering period: Spring Admissions only
• POSCO Scholarship
Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare
Eligibility: Government officials from Asian countries
Offering period: Spring Admissions only
※ The KDI School nominates POSCO Scholars from among the best applicants.
• KOGAS Global Fellowship
Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare
Eligibility: Candidates from East Timor, Mozambique, Myanmar, Russia, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Indonesia,
China, Mexico, Mongolia, and Thailand
Offering period: Fall Admissions only
• IDB Scholarship
Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare
Eligibility: Central Bank mid-career officials from Central America countries
Offering period: Spring Admissions only
◈ General Admission Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent • Government officials preferred
• Proficiency in English • Work experiences recommended
◈ Program Duration:
• Coursework: February – December, 2012 in Seoul, South Korea (trimester system)
• Approval of thesis (written in home country in the 2nd year of study)
◈ Admission Procedure: 1st Round: Document Review
◈ Application Deadline: October 28, 2011
◈ Required Application Documents for Admission:
1. Application for Admission - Complete online application at the KDI School website
2. Statement of Purpose(must use the school form) – send by postal mail
3. Bachelor’s Transcript(s) (University Grades/Marks) – send by postal mail
4. Certified copy of Bachelor’s Degree Diploma – send by postal mail
5. Two Recommendations – send by postal mail
6. Two Passport sized Photos – send by postal mail
7. English Score Reports (strongly recommended) – send by postal mail
8. Employment Verification (if applicable) – send by postal mail
9. Copy of Passport
◈ Important Points to Remember:
1. All documents must be prepared in English.
(Please attach certified translations if the documents are in any other languages.)
2. All documents must be original. Copies will only be accepted if each page is marked with an official stamp.
3. Documents submitted with the application can not be returned to the applicants.
4. Applicants may only apply for one scholarship and multiple applications will invalidate candidacy.
◈ Application Submission & Admission Inquiries:
* The Office of Admissions
E-mail: admissions@kdischool.ac.kr
Tel: 822-3299-1281 Fax: 822-3299-1223 Homepage: www.kdischool.ac.kr
Address: The Office of Admissions
KDI School of Public Policy and Management
87 Hoegiro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 130-868, South Korea