Korea's top university plans cities and environments from the same school: SNU's Graduate School of Environmental Studies spans environmental management, urban and regional planning and transportation — the school that helped design Korea's green-growth playbook.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Intake
March and September
Fees on snu.ac.kr; elective courses offered in English (core teaching is bilingual — check language requirements). SNU Global Scholarship available.
Curriculum modules
Environmental management — Policy and management instruments.
Urban & regional planning — The school's signature planning strength.
Master's thesis — Independent research project.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree
English (TOEFL/IELTS/TEPS) or Korean (TOPIK) proficiency
Statement of purpose, transcripts and recommendation letters
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