Overview

Key Features

The graduate Child Development and Family Studies program at Seoul National University offers master’s degrees, PhDs, and combined master’s and doctoral degrees. The graduate program has two concentrations: child development and family studies. We conduct world-class research that contributes to solving practical problems and preventing problems by promoting the strengths of individuals and families and improving the quality of life through education, counseling, and policies.

The programs prepare students to become professionals in child development, child welfare, early childhood education and care, family research, family theory, gerontology, family policy, and family life education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in Child Development

Child Development and Korean Culture

Development & Guidance of Special Children

Advanced Studies of Children’s Social Development & Education

Issues in Contemporary Families

Theory & Practice in Child Play

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seoul, South Korea

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Childhood Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form

Print out after completing online application

Personal Statement and Study Plan

Two Letters of Recommendation from two different professors with stamp or signature on sealed envelope

Official Bachelor's Transcript and Degree or Graduation Certificate

Official Master's Transcript and Degree or Graduation Certificate

A Copy of the Applicant's Passport

Copies of both parents' passports

Official document indicating parent-child relationship between the applicant and parents

Financial Certification

Additional materials required to applicants for programs in Fine Arts, Music, Physical Education, Music Education Major or Fine Arts Education Major

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6556000 KRW / year

≈ 6556000 KRW / year

Living costs

Seoul

South Korea

1853935 - 1761654 KRW / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Seoul

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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