📖Introduction

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is a prestigious institution with a rich history dating back over six centuries. SKKU is one of the oldest and most esteemed universities in South Korea and Asia, known for its commitment to academic excellence and tradition.

SKKU offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various fields, including the arts, humanities, social sciences, business, and science and engineering. What sets SKKU apart is its blend of tradition and modernity. The university seamlessly combines its rich heritage with a forward-looking approach to education, emphasizing research, innovation, and global engagement. With a distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a strong commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals, SKKU continues to play a vital role in shaping future leaders and contributing to academic and cultural advancements in South Korea and beyond.

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📚About the Program

The world water industry market is 2 times bigger than the market of semiconductor and shipbuilding as of 2010, and is expected to be growing continuouslt and to become the market of 1,000 billion dollars in 2025. Cultivation of professional manpower capable of coping with the growth of water industry and the change of paradigm is necessary to preoccupy the era of water in the future. For this reason, the first graduate school specialized in the field of water resources has been established in Sungkyunwan University. The entrance quota is 20 persons of master's course, 10 persons of doctor's course and total 30 persons. The government finance of annual 500 milliion won shall be supported to the Graduate School of Water Resources (GSWR) according to the MOU (Novermber, 2012) between the Sungkyunkwan University and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Show less
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🏫About Sungkyunkwan University

SKKU offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs spanning various disciplines, including the arts, humanities, social sciences, business, and science and engineering. What distinguishes SKKU is its unique blend of historical legacy and modern educational practices. The university seamlessly integrates its centuries-old heritage with a forward-thinking approach to education, emphasizing research, innovation, and global engagement. With a distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to producing well-rounded individuals, SKKU continues to be a cornerstone of academic and cultural progress, not only in South Korea but also in the broader international academic community.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

561 RMB

Tuition fee:

14,985,000 KRW per year

59,940,000 KRW in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: Master's

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters
  • Research proposal

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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