StudyQA — Bachelor: Economics — Seoul National University

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The fundamental question of economics centers on how limited resources can be efficiently distributed. Thus, pursuit of economic efficiency, achieving equal distribution, and promoting effective economic development are central issues in Economics. The main focus in the field of Economics is to theoretically, historically, and practically understand how these issues are being solved in the current economic situation. The research areas in our field range broadly from basic necessities, transportation, and environment to education, information and technology revolution.

Research areas in Economics broadly include microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economic theory, economic history, and econometrics. More specifically, research subjects studied by economists include: industrial organizational theory, game theory, finance, public economics, financial economics, labor economics, contract economics, information economics, monetary theory, economic development theory, international trade theory, international finance theory, technology economics, economic development and strategy, industrial economics, economics of catch-up, transitional economy and economic system, history of Korean economy, history of Western economy, history of economics thoughts, economic statistics, and econometrics.

Introductory Statistics for Economists
Exercises in Economics 1
Microeconomics
Principles of Economics 1
Dynamic Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Mechanism Design
Introductory Statistics for Economists
Principles of Economics 2
Mathematics for Economist
Econometrics
International Economics
Health Economics
Human Life and Economy
Industrial Organization
Theory of Microfinance
Oriental Econmic History
Labor Economics
Economic History
Introduction to Modern Economy
Seminar on Industrial Economy
Public Finance
Mathematics for Economist
Experimental Economics
Marxian Economics
Introduction to the Political Economy
Introduction of Economics
Money and Finance
Introduction to Market Economy
Environmental Economics
Stocks, Bonds and Financial Derivatives: Theory and Institution

Online application
Either proof of Korean or English proficiency is required; 1) Korean Proficiency: TOPIK level 3 or higher 2) English Proficiency: TOEFL (PBT 550, CBT 213, iBT 80), TEPS 551, IELTS 5.5 or higher 3) Other official documents indicating proof of language proficiency (ie. SNU Korean Language Center Level 4 or higher)
Personal Statement and Study Plan
Letter of Recommendation
Counselor Reference
Official High School Transcript and Graduation Certificate
A Copy of the Applicant’s Passport
Certificate of Facts concerning the Entry and Exit
Portfolio, Records of Achievement, etc.
Agreement for Verification of Academic Record

If you wish to apply for the scholarship program, please fill out the scholarship application form every semester. Application period:

During November(1st semester)
During May(2nd semester)

New Student (Merit scholarship)

Funding: Fully funded or partially funded (admission fee + tuition 10%)
Eligibility: New undergraduate student (Full fund – 2 by college (excluding science and engineering);

Partial fund – selected within the 30% of the registered students)

Current Student (Merit scholarship)

GPA requirement: Completed more than one semester; 3.6 GPA or higher (average of all semesters)
Funding: Fully funded
Eligibility: Undergraduate student (selected from the allotted pool)

International Student Scholarship:

GPA requirement: 2.4 GPA or higher (average of the previous semester)
Funding: Tuition and fees (partial or fully funded)
Eligibility: International student in the government-funded (government-invited) scholarship, international
student (self-funded), Korean student living overseas and studying in Korea (undergraduate and graduate course)

SNU Foundation Scholarship:

GPA requirement: 2.7 GPA or higher (average of the previous semester)
Funding: Tuition and fees (partial or fully funded)
Feature: Scholarship funded by some 200 funds created by Seoul National University Foundation

The following is the scholarship programs offered for undergraduate applicants. Students may apply for the programs before or during the admission application period. Applicants may find program details via this website http://en.snu.ac.kr/apply/info or supporting organizations.

Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP)

Eligibility

International applicants who wish to apply for 4-year undergraduate programs of SNU.
* Those who wish to study in the programs longer than 4 years – such as medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and architecture – cannot apply for this scholarship.

Number of Recipients

Approximately 20~40 every year

Subsidies

Full tuition fee: tuition exemption for 8 semesters
Living expenses: 800,000 KRW per month
Airfare: one economy round trip
Korean language training fee: one year
* Korean language training is mandatory and when the student does not achieve TOPIK grade 3 within a year, she/he is not eligible to enter the degree program.
Others: medical insurance, settlement and returning expenses

Application Period

September

Selection Procedure

Applicants submit applications for this program to Korean embassies in their countries ⇒ the embassies make the first selection ⇒ the National Institute for International Education make the final selection

Contact

SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-6971, sck590@snu.ac.kr

Reference

NIIED: http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr (English version) ⇒ GKS ⇒ Introduction to the projects ⇒ Korean Government Scholarship Program
2016 KGSP Guideline Download

Overseas Koreans Scholarship