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The Graduate School of Korean Studies (GSKS) aims at nurturing scholars who will contribute to the development and globalization of Korean Studies. * Program Overview ◦ M.A. program : 2 years / 4 semesters ◦ Ph.D. program : 3 years / 6 semesters&#160;&#160;Programs DivisionsMajorsMaster's  programs HumanitiesKorean History, Paleography, Philosophy,Korean Language ․ Korean LiteratureCulture and ArtsAnthropology ․ Folklore, Religious Studies, Musicology,Art History, Cultural InformaticsSocial SciencesPolitical Science, Economics, Sociology, Ethics, EducationInternational Korean StudiesKorean Culture and HistoryTotal 4 divisions15 departmentsDoctoral programsHumanities Korean History, Paleography, Philosophy,Korean Language ․ Korean LiteratureCulture and ArtsAnthropology ․ Folklore, Religious Studies, Musicology,Art History, Cultural InformaticsSocial SciencesPolitical Science, Economics, Sociology, Ethics, EducationTotal3 divisions14  departments&#160;     - Each semester is 15 weeks long.     ․ Spring semester: March 1 to August 31     ․ Fall semester: September 1 to February 28 * Financial Aid    - Full Tuition Waiver    - Government Grant: The Government Grant provides selected students with a monthly stipend of KRW 750,000.   - Other financial aid opportunities: Limited number of RA/TA positions. * Eligibility    - All applicants must meet one of the two conditions below.  ․ Non-Korean nationals     ․ The applicant has completed more than 16 years of education outside of Korea from elementary through college education.&#160;&#160;* Selection Process   - The Graduate Admission Committee evaluates applicants with comprehensive criteria drawing mainly upon the application form, study plan, personal statement, recommendation letters, language proficiency, previous academic achievements, and future academic plan.   - Applicants who have submitted all required documents go through a phone interview if needed. The phone interview result will be considered at the application documents review. * Admission Schedule&#160;OrderScheduleNotesSpring SemesterFall SemesterApplication DeadlineJuly~OctoberFebruary~March 20th First SelectionNovemberApril Second SelectionNovemberApril NotificationDecemberMayNotification on the GSKS web-site and via mailSemester beginsMarch 1September 1 &#160; &#160;* Research (Non-Degree) Program  ◦ Eligibility    - The applicant must possess a Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent.  ◦ Program Overview    - Researchers must pay the tuition, and the research period can not be longer than a year.    - Research program certificate will be issued to the researchers who have completed the program.  * For more information, please visit  www.aks.ac.kr/aks/BBS/GradView.aspx?class=2&#38;id=10852&#38;p=1&#38;cl=5&#160;[Contact Information]The Graduate school of Korean Studies  323 Haogaero, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Kyounggi-do, 463-791 Korea ◦ Homepage : http://www.aks.ac.kr/aks/Sub/sub_gradmain.aspx ◦ Tel : +82-31-709-8111(Ext. 213～214), +82-31-708-5310 ◦ Fax : +82-31-709-9946 ◦ E-mail : gradaks@aks.ac.kr◦ Website : http://www.aks.ac.kr&#160;