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Ewha Womans University
MA International Studies
Ewha Womans University
Course Overview
Ewha Womans University's Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) is one of Asia's most prestigious international-affairs schools, and its English-taught MA in International Studies offers concentrations in International Relations, International Trade & Finance, International Development & Cooperation, and Korean Studies. Founded in 1886, Ewha is a globally recognised university in Seoul with a large, diplomatically connected international cohort — its GSIS alumni populate foreign ministries, the UN system, and development organisations across Asia and beyond. The programme blends rigorous social-science method with policy relevance and Korea's unique vantage on East Asian geopolitics and development.
Sri Lankan applicants interested in diplomacy, international development, trade, and East Asian affairs choose Ewha for a top-ranked international-studies degree, English-medium delivery, and Korea's generous graduate funding. Graduates from Colombo, Peradeniya, Kelaniya, or Sri Jayewardenepura in international relations, political science, economics, or development are well matched. Korea's D-10 job-seeking visa and Seoul's dense cluster of international organisations, embassies, and Korean development agencies (KOICA) open strong career pathways — and the degree is valued in Sri Lanka's foreign service and development sector.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A Bachelor's degree in any discipline; international relations, political science, economics, or development backgrounds are common.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with degrees from Colombo, Peradeniya, Kelaniya, or Sri Jayewardenepura are competitive.
- check_circle A clear statement of purpose linked to a chosen concentration; relevant internships/work strengthen the application.
- check_circle CV and two academic references.
- check_circle Online application with certified, translated transcripts and degree certificate.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall for the English-taught programme.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 88 Overall.
- check_circle No Korean required for the English track; free Korean-language classes are offered.
- check_circle Waived if your prior degree was taught and examined entirely in English — Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium programmes qualify with an MOI letter.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (KRW) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | KRW 11,000,000 | Rs. 2,530,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Seoul) | KRW 12,500,000 | Rs. 2,875,000 |
| Proof-of-Funds / Visa & Insurance | KRW 3,000,000 | Rs. 690,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | KRW 26,500,000 | Rs. 6,095,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
South Korea grants the D-10 job-seeking visa (up to 2 years) after graduation, converting to an E-7 skilled-work visa once employed. Ewha GSIS graduates route into the UN system, embassies and foreign ministries, international NGOs, development agencies (KOICA), multinational corporations, and think-tanks across Asia — or return to Sri Lanka's foreign service, trade, and development sectors. Ewha's diplomatic alumni network and Seoul's international-organisation density are the programme's defining career assets.
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