SNU GSIS
SNU GSIS
Seoul National University (SNU) was founded in 1946 as the first national university in South Korea. As of 2024, the university is spread throughout 5 different campuses across South Korea, with over 1500 global partner institutions from over 100 countries. It is considered the most prestigious university in the country, with extremely competitive admissions. Gwanak Campus, the main campus of the university, is located at the foot of the magnificent Gwanak Mountain.
SNU offers its students not only the most excellent academic environment possible but also outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities with a wide range of additional entertainment options available in the city of Seoul. SNU has a student enrollment of approximately 27,924; 16,045 at the undergraduate level and 11,879 at the graduate level. About 2,141 full-time faculty members are appointed at SNU. Over 330,000 SNU alumni play a leading role in every sector of South Korean and global society.
The Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) started as the Center for Area Studies in 1989 to foster research on region-specific issues and to respond to the increasing demand for global perspectives within Korea. In 1997, it expanded to the School of International and Area Studies (SIAS) which again expanded to the current GSIS in 2003.
Graduate School of International Studies of Seoul National University has 5 different majors: International Commerce, International Cooperation, International Area Studies, Korean Studies and International Development.
Since its foundation, GSIS achieved remarkable success in its quality education of international studies. The objective of GSIS education is to raise experts on international and global affairs who meet the challenges of globalization and normalization, are equipped with core skills, practicable expertise, problem-solving abilities, international awareness, and a future-orientated vision. GSIS educates global leaders for an increasingly complex global society. As both a professional and academic institution, it seeks to prepare its students to assume leading roles in government and non-government organizations, international organizations, multinational corporations, the media, as well as think-tanks and universities. The curriculum is based on an integrated, multidisciplinary approach, which connects theory with practice.
With the most prominent faculty in Korea specializing in International Commerce, International Cooperation, International Area Studies, Korean Studies, and International Development Studies, GSIS provides a truly exceptional research and educational environment.
The student body is composed of highly qualified graduate students from all around the world. As a source of knowledge and skills, GSIS will continue to promote mutual understanding, peace and prosperity, both regionally and globally.
