South Korea · Master's
Yonsei University
MS in Global Health Security
Yonsei University
Course Overview
Yonsei University — one of South Korea's elite SKY universities (QS top 60) — offers an English-taught MS in Global Health Security through its Graduate School of Public Health and Institute for Global Engagement & Empowerment. The 2-year Master's covers epidemiology, infectious-disease surveillance, health-systems strengthening, emergency preparedness, and global-health policy, drawing on Korea's internationally recognised pandemic-response experience and Yonsei's Severance Hospital medical complex. Practicum and capstone components connect students to global-health agencies.
Sri Lankan applicants — medicine, public-health, nursing, and health-science graduates — choose Yonsei for: an English-medium global-health credential, very affordable tuition relative to Western options, strong scholarship availability, and South Korea's D-10 job-search visa after graduation. As Sri Lanka strengthens health-security and surveillance capacity, this expertise is directly relevant. The MS suits those targeting public-health agencies, NGOs, international organisations, and health-policy roles.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A recognised Bachelor's degree (or MBBS) in Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, or a related health/life-science or social-science discipline.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with MBBS (SLMC-recognised faculties) or BSc degrees in Nursing, Public Health, or health sciences (Colombo, Peradeniya, Kelaniya, Sri Jayewardenepura) are competitive.
- check_circle A statement of purpose, an academic CV, and a study plan aligned with global-health themes.
- check_circle Two recommendation letters; certified, translated transcripts and degree certificates.
- check_circle Relevant clinical, public-health, or NGO experience strengthens the file.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (or higher per programme guidance).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall.
- check_circle Korean language is not required — the programme is taught in English.
- check_circle Waived for applicants whose prior degree was taught and assessed entirely in English (MBBS and English-medium Sri Lankan degrees qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (₩) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | ₩13,200,000 | Rs. 3,036,000 |
| Living Expenses in Seoul (12 months) | ₩13,000,000 | Rs. 2,990,000 |
| Student Visa (D-2) & Insurance | ₩900,000 | Rs. 207,000 |
| Books & Materials | ₩600,000 | Rs. 138,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | ₩27,700,000 | Rs. 6,371,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
South Korea offers graduates the D-10 job-seeking visa to find qualifying employment after their degree, converting to a work visa at an offer. Global Health graduates work in public-health agencies, international organisations (WHO, UNICEF, IOM), NGOs, and research institutes, plus health-policy and consultancy roles. Sri Lankan returnees route into the Ministry of Health, the Epidemiology Unit, WHO Sri Lanka, NGOs and development agencies, and university public-health departments.
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