Important Notice on Majors Change
Since Spring semester, 2010, GSIS will start a new system of majors for MA and PhD programs.
Our school will offer 5 majors at Master of International Studies including EU Studies major, and 4 majors at doctor of
International Studies. Any applicant must specify his or her major according to the new classification (the table below)
in the application form. (The old classification of Majors on GSIS Homepage applies to the current GSIS students only).

The New System of Majors for 2011 applicants

Application Period: October 4, 2010 - October 8, 2010
Application by mail and application fee must be delivered not later than the
deadline. In special cases, however, supporting certificates may be delivered
a little bit later than the formal deadline(Applica tion Fee: 50,000 Korean won or USD 50).
The Bank Account_ where you can send 50dollars for application fees:
Bank Name_ Pusan University Branch
Branch Name_ Pusan National
University Branch
Swift Code_ NACFKRSEXXX
Account Name_Pusan National Univer sity
Account Number_ 301-0012-6627-91

Mail address
Admission Officer, Graduate School of
International Studies, PUSAN NATIONAL
UNIVERSITY, 30 Jangjeon-dong,
Geumjeong-gu, Busan 609-735, Korea.
Tel_ 82-51-510-1116
Fax_ 82-51-514-7144
Homepage_ http://www.gsis.pusan.ac.kr
E-mail_ gsis@pusan.ac.kr

Documents to be submitted
1) Application (Form Ⅰ)
2) Application (Form Ⅱ)
3) Study Plan and Personal Statement (Form Ⅲ)
4) Letters of Recommendation(Form Ⅳ)
5) Verification of Academic Record (Form Ⅴ)
6) Letter of consent(Form Ⅵ)
7) Statement of Reason (Form Ⅶ)
8) Certificate to Grant Scholarship (Form Ⅷ)
9) Certificate of bachelor’s degree (or a certificate of a degree to be granted)
10) Transcripts for all semesters of bachelor’s courses
11) Certificates of nationality (applicant, father and mother)
12) Certificates for career records to fill out in form 2
13) Certificate of master’s degree (or a certificate of a degree to be granted) (for PhD applicants only)
14) Transcripts for all semesters of master’s courses (for PhD applicants only)

Other Tips on GSIS Program for Foreign Students
1. Education expenses
Tuition Fees are about 2 mil. Korean won (2,000 US$) per semester, and dormitory boarding fees (including meals)
are about 1 mil. Korean won (1,000 US$) per semester.

2. Scholarship availability
Full or partial scholarship can be available for outstanding students, domestic or foreign. According to a university rule,
about 50% of tuition fees are waived for all foreign graduate students. In addition, GSIS now has a lot of fund for scholarships
and student exchanges for outstanding MA and Ph.D students.

3. Night class availability
Depending on situations of GSIS, night classes can be open only at some of core courses. Day classes must be taken to
fulfill all requirements for graduation.

4. Languages used in class: English and Korean
Currently, about 50% of GSIS courses are being taught in English. The percentage is expected to increase to over 80%
in coming years except the courses in Korean Studies major.