Overview

Students in the Sustainable Development and Cooperation (SDC) program from Yonsei University will acquire theoretical and conceptual skills that enable them to address a wide variety of development issues from the perspectives of diverse academic disciplines including economics, politics, anthropology, and history.

Students will also develop practical field experience as a development practitioner and play an informed role in the struggle for the improvement of human life.

Careers

SDC will give students a deep understanding of developing countries and emerging markets, which will prepare them for careers in international development and cooperation.

Career paths for SDC graduates include working in domestic and international development agencies, such as KOICA, UNDP, and the World Bank.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

International Development

Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development

Development Cooperation and Foreign Aid

Economics of International Development

Poverty and Social Welfare

International Conflict and Cooperation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

126 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seoul, South Korea

Disciplines

Sustainable Development

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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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79

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official e-Transcript

Proof of Language Proficiency

Photo

Passport Copy

Official e-Bank /Financial Statement

Official Certificate of Enrollment

Health Insurance Document

Study Plan

Application and Documentation Fee : KRW 100,000

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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

15898000 KRW / year

≈ 15898000 KRW / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14422000 KRW / year

≈ 14422000 KRW / year

Living costs

Seoul

South Korea

1853935 - 1761654 KRW / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

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