Overview

The Crop Science and Biotechnology program from Seoul National University adopts multidisciplinary approaches via cultivation and biotechnology for plant improvement and production. The vocational education and workforce development program is a practical study that develops, manages, and effectively utilizes the unique potential of human beings. The program provides research and education regarding the development of vocational and industrial human resource professionals who are essential in the 21st century.

Career

After the graduation, students will have diverse job opportunities related to agribusiness, banking, education, consulting, or the public sectors such as the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MIFAFF) and the Rural Development Administration (RDA). Graduate students of agronomy can study the specific academic areas in eight laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art experimental facilities and experimental farms.

The MS and PhD students can specialize in rice breeding and genomics, crop molecular genetics and biotechnology, soybean molecular breeding, crop physiology and weed science, crop ecology and precision farming, rice crop science and agrometeorology as well as medicinal and industrial crop science. Former MS and PhD graduates are currently working in universities, MIFAFF, RDA, research centers, and banks, as well as in international seed, agrochemical, and biotechnology companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crop Breeding and Genomics
Crop Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
Advanced Technologies of Crop Production
Agroecology
Agrometeorology
Environmentally Friendly Conservation of Natural Resources
Crop Physiology and Weed Science
Crop Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

130 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seoul, South Korea

Disciplines

Biotechnology Horticulture and Crop Science

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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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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission

Personal Statement and Study Plan

Letter of Recommendation

Counselor Reference

Official Highschool Transcript and Graduation Certificate

A Copy of the Applicant's Passport

Copies of Both Parents' Passport

Official Document Indication parent-child relationship between the applicant and his or her parents

Financial Certification

Portfolio, Records of Achievement

Proof of Language Proficiency

Agreement for Verification of Academic Record

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Tuition Fees

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5950000 KRW / year

≈ 5950000 KRW / year

Living costs

Seoul

South Korea

1853935 - 1761654 KRW / month

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Overview

Career

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Seoul

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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