1. Art and Diseño

Full Scholarship Opportunities for
Master’s and Ph.D. Programs
Vibrant Education Program
Diverse Student Body
- Academic curriculum utilizing the intellectual riches
of Asia’s top think-tank, the Korea Development
Institute(KDI), accumulated from decades of experience
in establishing national agenda and policies
International students from more than 70 countries every
year, creating a unique multi-cultural environment
Int’l Student Demographics
(2011~ present)
- First public policy program outside the U.S. to be
accredited by NASPAA(Network of Schools of Public
Policy, Affairs, and Administration)
Majors
■ Master of Public Policy (MPP)
■ Master of Development Policy (MDP)
■ Master of Public Management (MPM)
■ Ph.D. in Public Policy (PP)
Specializations:
- Economic Policy
- Development Policy
12%
6%1%
Asia
Africa
53%
28%
America
Europe
Oceania
Study Areas
1. Finance and Macroeconomic Policy
2. Trade and Industry Policy
3. Public Finance and Social Policy
4. Regional Development and Environment
5. Public Administration
6. Strategic Management and Leadership
7. Global Governance and Political Economy
Top-notch Faculty
Faculty members owning a wealth of experience in
both the private and the public sector (e.g. Korean
Government, Bank of Korea, World Bank, ADB, etc.)
combining theory with practice
Employment Background of Int’l Students
(2011~ present)
9%
5%
Government
9%
13%
Public & Financial Institute
64%
Private
College Grads & Other
NGO/IGO
Scholarships
All international students receive scholarship and most scholarships
include full tuition and monthly stipend.
Global Ambassador Scholarship
Benefits: full tuition and monthly stipend(app. $1,000) for most recipients
Eligibility: admitted international students
Seoul G20 Global Leaders Fellowship
Benefits: full tuition, monthly stipend(app. $1,200), and round-trip airfare
Eligibility: applicants must be currently employed in the public sector
and meet one of the following: (1) division head level in the
public sector or (2) 6 or more years of working experience in
the public sector
Admissions Schedule
Category
Spring 2015
Admissions
Application Deadline
October 24, 2014
Program Duration
Master’s Programs: minimum 1.5 years
· 1st year: coursework in Korea
· 2nd year: thesis writing in home country
Ph.D. Programs: minimum 3 years
· 1st ~ 2nd year: coursework
· 2nd ~3rd year: research paper
Master’s in:
- Public Policy
- Development Policy
- Public Management
Ph.D. in:
- Public Policy
Igor Esteban Zuccardi, Ph.D.
William Rodríguez
Class 2003, Colombia
Jr. Counselor to the Executive Director for Colombia
Board of Executive Directors
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Washington DC
Class of 2008, Costa Rica
Associate Human Resources Policy Officer
United Nations Headquarters, New York
When I look back in time, I realize how fortunate I was to
pursue my Master’s degree at KDI School of Public Policy
and Management. While enjoying the most amazing eyeopening cultural experience of my life, the School offered
me the possibility to explore and learn from many areas
of knowledge through a careful selection of courses, a
proficient faculty staff that encouraged student participation
and an outstanding learning environment with excellent
infrastructure and a fully supportive administrative staff.
The diverse environment fostered at the School made the
experience even more enriching because it provided the
opportunity to listen to varied perspectives from students
of many nationalities and fields of work. Ultimately, KDI
School has presented me with the necessary tools to face
challenging situations at my work. In parallel, it has been
a significant element in my career progression. I am truly
thankful to KDI School for all the positive impact received.
Program
Pursuing a Master in Public Policy at KDI School has been one of the most enriching
experiences in my professional and personal life. As an Economist by training,
studying at KDI School provided me with the opportunity to observe and analyze
first-hand the determinants of the success of the Korean Economy, and to study
the policies that enabled it to successfully emerge from the 1997 Asian Crisis. The
classes I took at KDI School equipped me with the tools to conduct high-quality,
policy-relevant economic research: for instance, my MPP thesis was positively
commented by the Editorial of Portafolio, the most important economic newspaper
of Colombia, and published in the Report of the Colombia’s Financial Institutions
Association (ANIF).
My experience at KDI School was an important input for my decision to pursue a
career in research and to obtain a PhD in Economics at University of Maryland, USA.
Finally, the analytical tools taught and the multicultural environment at KDI School
have enabled me to successfully perform a career in economic institutions like the
IDB, the World Bank, the IMF, and the European Central Bank.
In short, KDI School has had a big impact on my professional development and has
left a huge mark in my heart!
Application Submission
1. Submit an online application at the admissions website at http://admissions.kdischool.ac.kr
2. Post all the required documents to the admissions office below:
Admissions Office of KDI School, 85 Hoegiro Dongdaemun Gu, Seoul, Korea, 130-722
※For further inquiries please contact us at [email protected] or on 82-2-3299-1281/1220