Overview

Key facts

Korean Language and Literature is part of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures.Asian studies, art history, business, fine arts, history, international affairs, religion and women’s studies.

Students learn to read, write and speak Korean. They not only learn about the Korean way of thinking but also gain the ability to view themselves and others in a broader perspective.

What is the Korean Language and Literature community like at GW?

The Korean program works closely with other East Asian and wider humanities communities within and beyond George Washington University. For example, the annual Hahn Moo-Sook Colloquium Series has provided a forum for intellectual dialogue among the faculty and students of George Washington Universityand neighboring universities and people from public and private sectors of the greater Washington area.

What can I do in the Korean Language and Literature field?

Careers chosen by our graduates include diplomatic service, international business, intelligence, defense, journalism, graduate studies, law and medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Korean Grammar

Intermediate Korean
Korean Literature in Translation
Korean Culture through Film
Readings in Modern Korean

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application
Financial Certificate
Photocopy of your Passport
International Credentials
Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

69780 USD / year

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Out-of-State

69780 USD / year

≈ 69780 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69780 USD / year

≈ 69780 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key facts

What is the Korean Language and Literature community like at GW?

What can I do in the Korean Language and Literature field?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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