1. KDI SCHOOLMot Cdvd d Rh4PMtymC Id~dwmm!
March 26,2014
To Whom It May Concern:
It is my sincere pleasure to inform you that Fall 2014 Admissionswill open from March 28Ihthrough May
23d for Master of Public Policy and Master of DevelopmentPolicy programs and full scholarship
opportunities are available for outstanding potential candidates from your country.
The KDI School is currently seeking even greater representationfrom your country this year and it would be
greatly appreciated if you could kindly promote the scholarship opportunitiesthroughout ministries,public
organizationsand institutions, and universities in your country.
The KDI School of Public Policy and Managementwas established in 1997 in partnership with the KDI,
Korea's leading think tank. Since its foundation in 1997,the KDI School has recruited more than 50% of
the student body from over 110different countries. More than 95% of the international studentsreceive
full scholarship includingtuition and monthly stipend (Seoul G20 Scholarshipincludes round-trip airfare).
Each program is conducted in English by renowned faculty with establishedcredentials in both the public
and private sector.
The application deadline for the ail 2014 Admissions is May 23rd,2014 and enclosed you will find an
application guideline. Please feel free to contactthe admissions.office of the KDI School regardingthe
admissions information (phone: 02-3299-1281,email: ch sheen@kdischool.ac.kr).
I deeply appreciateyour support and cooperation in advance and look forward to welcoming many
outstanding scholarshipbeneficiariesfrom your country.
Sincerely,
Sang Woo Nam
Dean
KDI Schoolof Public Policy and Management
85 Hoegiro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea 130-722
TEL: (82) 2 3299 1281 FAX: (82) 2 3299 1223
Email: admissions@kdischool.ac.kr Website: htt~://admissions.l<'dischool.ac.kr/

2. = Contents -
1. Admissions Schedule
2. Program lnformation
3. Applicant Qualifications
4. Required Documents
1) Overview
2) Important notices
3) Document Authentication/Legalization
5. Contact lnformation
6. Process Checklist

3. Overview
i Program Entrance
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I Admissions Period
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September 15,20
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March 28 -May 23,2014
/ Admission Procedure 1 Application -Document Review -Interview -Final Announcement !
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/ Programs Offered
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Master of Public Policy (full-time)
Master of Development Policy (full-time)
Admissions Schedule in KST (Korea Standard Time)
- online Kppiicatib;n ' 1 March 28 -May 23 (24:OO)
I - Submission of online application must be completed before midnight of the
deadline. The online application system will be closed after midnight.
Document Submission 1 March 28 -May 23 (18:OO)
- All required documents must be delivered in one envelope by 6 p.m. on the
deadline. (Registered mail or door-to-door deliveries are recommended.)
- Arrival of the documents will be indicated on the online application system.
Earlv J u n e
- If the online application and all the required documents are submitted on
time, they will be reviewed by the admissions committee.
- The result of the document review will be posted on the online application
(The KDI School is moving to its new campus in Sejong city, which is a
special administrative district created by the Korean government.)

4. The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program is designed to provide a global perspective and
professional expertise in public policy areas. The program is highly regarded both in and
outside Korea, particularly among developing nations and government officials. The faculty
with outstanding research backgrounds and empirical knowledge offer a leading curriculum
that integrates theory and practice. The highly diverse student composition provides a unique
educational environment. Both domestic and international students from all walks of life,
including the government, the media and NGOs are able to share ideas, knowledge and
experiences, and build a dynamic global network. The MPP students should take core courses
and declare 2 concentrations.
. Core Courses:
- Analysis of Market and Public Policy
- Quantitative Methods
. 7 Concentrations:
- Finance and MacroeconomicPolicy
- Trade and Industry Policy
- Public Finance and Social Policy
- Regional Development and Environment
- InternationalRelationsand PoliticalEconomy
- Entrepreneurshipand Private SectorDevelopment
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2. Master of Development Policy (MDP
Based on KDI's hand-on experience on development policy, the Master of Development
Policy (MDP) program examines various socio-economic issues in both the theoretical and
the practical framework. The program provides capacity building for international
professionals, including government officials, development consultants and regional
specialists who wish to contribute to development policymaking. Additional focus falls on
fostering professionals in the field of Official Development Assistance (ODA). The MDP
students should take core courses, a certain number of development track courses, and
declare one concentration.
. Core Courses:
- Analysis of Market and Public Policy
- Introduction to Research methods
- Introduction to Development Policy
. 7 Concentrations
. Development Tracks

5. Applicant Qualification
Applicants must meet oneof the following:
A foreign national whose parents are both foreign nationals
(If you are an applicant of Korean origin, you must provide a birth certificate showing
your relations with both your parents and copies of both parents' passports demonstrating
that they are not Korean.)
Q A foreign national who has completed at least 16 years (elementary, middle, high
school, and undergraduate) of education in a foreign country (You must provide oficial
transcripts or graduation certificates of your entire education.)
Degree Qualification
Applicants for Master's degree program must meet oneof the following:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or certificate of
expected graduation*)
*Thedegree should be awarded by August, 2014.
@ Educational attainment equivalent to bachelor's degree approved by law

6. A~~licationDocuments
1 : Online Application
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I Statement of Purpose (must use the officialform)
2 1 Candidates should use this portion of the application to explain their motivation and
1 qualifications for pursuing their education at the KDI School.
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I ownlo load the ofliialformffom the KDI School's website: C[ick
Ii Certified Copies of Academic Transcript*
j -Academic transcripts must provide a record of all the courses you have taken
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3 throughout the years of studying.
/ -Copies must be. certified.
.------1 (Please see Document AuthenticatiopJLegalrzationforrequirements.)
] Certified Copies of Degree Diploma or Certificate of Expected Graduation
f - Certificate of Expected Graduation must indicate anticipated graduation date and
i degree type
1-Copies must be certified.
1 (Please see Document Authentication/Legalizationfor requirements.)
5 i Official Transc* .-.-""- Graduate Institutior
6 1 Certified Diplo" - - Sraduate institution^
j Recommendation letter should provide information about your performance in
academic or professional settings. / Two
/ *The ooffcialform can be downloadedf?om the KDI School's website However, it is @
If applicable
If applicable
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; TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, TEPS Score Reporl I 1
/ Recommendations 7
; (or certificate of medium of instruction*)
8 ; Score report(s) must be for TOEFL, TOEIC, TEPS, IELTS or other internationally
1 recognized standardized exams. The tests must have been taken within 2 years of
ation date !
Strongly
Recommended
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I Employment Verification*" (required if currently employed)
9 / The term (dates) of employment should be specified.
1 *The oJicial form can be downloadedfi.om the KDI School's website. However it is @
.. ...,.. .. .. 1required to use the of/icialform. Click
! Copy of Passport
10 '1Please ensure to copy the page where your photo and expir
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j Two Photos (3cm X 4cm) or Photo File Upload;." ".,"-." ,*- "
! If you have uploaded your photo on your online application, you do not have to
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1 Birth Certificate & Copies of Both Parents' Passports
1 Academic Transcripts or Graduate Certificates of 16 Years of Education in a
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If applicable
1 -Birth certificate should show your relations to both parents
-- 1 -Both parents' passports should show their nationality
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'Candidates who received their bachelor's or higher degree from an English-speakingcountry may submitthe certificate of
medium of instruction.
**For the Seoul G20 Global Leaders Fellowship, applicants must submit Employment Verification to prove
eligibility.(Eligibility: Division head-level or above, orminimum 6 years of working experiencein the public sector)

7. Important Notices
@IAll required documents must arrive 7s office of the KDI
School before the deadline (Address: rne uIrlce of Admissions, KDI
School, 85 I Dongda Iorea)
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9. Address:
The Office of Admissions
KDI School of Public Policy and Management
85 Hoegiro Dongdaemun-gu Seoul, 130-722, Korea
Phone: +82-2-3299-128 111057
E-mail: admissions@kdischool.ac.kr
Admission Process
Application Period
Document Review
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Final Result &
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Pro:
OnlineApplication
Is the name on my online application same as that of my passport?
!JIs my e-mail address on the online application accurate?
Did I click on the submit button after completing my online application?
Did I receive an email indicating successful submission of my online application?
Documents
Are my documents certified and prepared as indicated in the guideline?
Do I have all the required documents in one envelope?
Did I use a delivery service ensuring date of arrival no later than the deadline?
Have I received any e-mails regarding the application?
Did I receive an email indicating successful submission of my application documents?