◎ Degree: Master of Public Administration (MPA)

◎ Duration: September 1, 2026 ~ December 31, 2027 (16 months)

◎ 17-month Master’s degree program, including online preliminary courses

◎ Application Timeline (in Korean Standard Time)

1) Application submission:  March 3 (Tue.) ~ March 5 (Thurs.) 17:00, 2026

3)  Essay Test and Interview: April 20 (Mon.) ~ April 23 (Thurs.), 2026

• Only those applicants who successfully pass the document review will be invited to participate in an essay test and an online interview.

• Please refer to Page. 33 of 'Admissions Guide for International Students, Fall 2026' below.

admission.snu.ac.kr/international/graduate/fall/guide 

◎ Required Application Documents

* The application documents must be submitted as a single scanned file to the GMPA Office by March 5 (Thurs.) at 17:00 (in KST) via email at snugmpa@gmail.com

1)  [SNU Form 1] Application for Admission

2)  [SNU Form 2] Personal Statement and Study Plan

3)  [SNU Form 3] TWO Letter of Recommendation

4)  Certificate of English Score★: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.0, or TEPS 269

5)  Bachelor's Graduation Certificate (or Diploma) ★

6)  Bachelor's Degree Transcript (in English) ★

   ★ Documents 4), 5) & 6

When applying, scan and submit a scanned copy of the transcript.

The original document must be submitted after final acceptance, with an apostille or verification from the Korean consulate for applicants who graduated from overseas.

7)  Applicant's Proof of Citizenship:

* Submit a copy of your passport that is within the validity period.

8)  Parent(s)’ Proof of Citizenship (Required for both parents):

* Submit a copy of the parent(s)’ passport within the validity period.

9)  Proof of relationship between the applicant and parents:

* Submit the applicant's birth certificate or family relation certificate, which verifies both the applicant's and the parents' names.

10)  Resume

     * Please send the documents 1) to 6) and 10) above FIRST for a document review:

        SNU Form 1~SNU Form 3, Bachelor’s Graduation Certificate and Transcript, and Resume.

SNU Application Forms:

drive.google.com/file/d/13RtmUn5KgtFPJj4tYVQFQY1GvG_Yd5gS/view?usp=drive_link