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For International Students
The Graduate School of Public Administration uses Seoul National University’s standard international student admission procedure. Please visit http://en.snu.ac.kr/apply/graduate/timeline for detailed up-to-date information.Admission Decision Procedure
- Admission decisions will be made based on overall evaluation of the applications; applicant’s academic achievements, potential and personal accomplishments.- Admission decision procedures consist of
1) Round 1: Evaluation of application materials
2) Round 2: Individual online interview (for PA and PP major applicants, Korean language proficiency will be preferred)
Application Timeline
| Spring Admission (Classes start in March) | Fall Admission (Classes start in September) | |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application | Late July – Mid-August | Mid-February – Early March |
| Submission of Documents | Late July – Mid-August | Mid-February – Early March |
| Announcement of Admissions Decision | Early November | Early June |
| Registration (Tuition Fee Payment) | February | August |
| Submissions of Apostille/Legalized Certificates | Before mid-February | Before mid-August |
| Korean Proficiency Test for Admitted Students | February | August |
For Regular Students
The Graduate School of Public Administration also accepts students through regular admissions. Please visit http://admission.snu.ac.kr/graduate for up-to-date information (in Korean).- Office of Admissions, Graduate School of Public Administration: TEL +82-2-880-5603
Application Timeline
| Spring Admission (Classes start in March) | Fall Admission (Classes start in September) | |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application | Early October | Mid-April |
| Submission of Documents | Mid-October | Mid to Late April |
| Application Interview / Entrance Exam | Mid-October | Late April |
| Announcement of Admission Decision (First Stage) | Late October | Early May |
| Announcement of Final Decision | Late November | Early June |
| Registration | Early to Mid-February | Early August |
