International Peace and Security

This two-year program provides rigorous and policy-related courses in Global Politics with a special focus on International Peace and Security. A series of courses on international peace and security include: World Politics, International Negotiation, Comparative Foreign Policy, History of International Relations, International Relations in East Asia, Approaches to International Peace, North-South Korea Relations, International Law and Human Rights.

• INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN EAST ASIA
• THE U.S. FOREIGN POLICY
• EU ECONOMY
• INTER-STATES RELATIONS OF THE EU
• JAPANESE FOREIGN POLICY
• CHINESE FOREIGN POLICY
• ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN CHINA
• RUSSIAN FOREIGN POLICY
• CASE STUDIES IN US FOREIGN ECONOMIC RELATIONS
• EU LAW
• POLITICS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
• EUROPEAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE
• KOREAN-EU RELATIONS
• THE CHINESE POLITICS
• CHINESE POLITICAL ECONOMY
• SPECIAL TOPICS IN RUSSIAN STUDIES I
• SPECIAL TOPICS IN RUSSIAN STUDIES II
• EAST ASIA IN WAR AND PEACE
• SOUTHEAST ASIAN ECONOMY
• POLITICS OF SOUTHEAST ASIA
• UNDERSTANDING AFRICA
• INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
• CASE ANALYSES OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
• SEMINAR ON GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
• NGOS AND GLOBAL CIVIL SOCIETY
• HUMAN RIGHTS IN GLOBAL AND REGIONAL CONTEXT
• INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS
• DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
• GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
• CASE STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION
• KOREA-U.S. RELATIONS
• NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS SEMINAR
• SPECIAL TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURTY I
• SPECIAL TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURTY II
• HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
• SEMINAR IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
• ISSUES IN WORLD POLITICS
• INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
• CASE STUDIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
• GLOBALIZATION AND GLOBAL ISSUES
• GAME THEORY
• APPROACHES TO INTERNATIONAL PEACE
• INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS
• INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE DIPLOMACY
• MASS MEDIA, PUBLIC OPINION AND FOREIGN POLICY
• PEACE-BUILDING AND PEACE-KEEPING
• INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE
• INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT
• NATIONAL SECURITY AND STRATEGIC STUDIES
• INTERNATIONAL ARMS CONTROL
• ANTI-PROLIFERATION AND COUNTER-PROLIFERATION
• HUMAN SECURITY
• FUTURE OF WAR
• INTERNATIONAL LAW
• CASE STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
• NORTH-SOUTH KOREAN RELATIONS
• COMPARATIVE FOREIGN POLICY

Requirements

• Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university, or being expected to hold prior to entering KUGSIS. 
• Official Transcripts of all Colleges and Universities you listed on your online application
• Two Letters of Recommendation from Professors familiar with your academic work, or from professional supervisors
• TOEFL (iBT only) or IELTS score report
• Application Fee (USD80 or KRW80,000) & the Receipt
• Statement of Purpose(SOP)
• Bank Statement
• Int’l student A/B Verification Document

Scholarships

• Scholarship for Excellence
• Research/ Teaching/Administration Assistant Scholarship
• KU GSIS International Students Scholarship A/B
• Korea Foundation Fellowship
• NIIED Scholarship (Korean Government Scholarship)
• KOICA Scholarship

International Peace and Security at Korea University is a comprehensive graduate program designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to analyze and address contemporary issues related to global peace, security, and conflict resolution. The program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, integrating perspectives from political science, international law, security studies, and diplomatic studies to prepare students for careers in international organizations, governmental agencies, NGOs, and academia. Coursework covers a wide range of topics including international conflict resolution, peacebuilding, terrorism and counterterrorism, nuclear security, cyber security, human rights, and international law. Students engage in rigorous research projects and may participate in simulation exercises, field seminars, and internships to gain real-world experience. The program fosters critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of the geopolitical dynamics that influence international peace and security. Faculty members are distinguished experts in their fields, contributing to global peace initiatives through research and policy advisement. Korea University’s strategic location and partnerships with international institutions provide students with unique opportunities for collaboration, internships, and participation in global forums. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to contribute to peacekeeping missions, conflict resolution efforts, policy development, and diplomatic negotiations worldwide. The program also encourages a vibrant academic community where ideas and strategies are debated and refined, fostering innovative approaches to resolving conflicts and promoting international stability. Flexible study options, including full-time and part-time tracks, accommodate students' diverse needs and professional commitments. Overall, International Peace and Security at Korea University aims to develop future leaders who are committed to building a more peaceful, just, and secure world through academic excellence, practical engagement, and international cooperation.