SNUMaster's Program in Business AdministrationSeoul National University · Seoul, South Korea

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Each section max 3,000 bytes (~1,500 Korean characters or ~600 English words). Must be written in Korean for this program.

Study plan

Each section max 3,000 bytes (~1,500 Korean characters or ~600 English words). Must be written in Korean for this program.

CV or resume

Chronological CV detailing academic and professional background, chronologically organized from newest to oldest.

Degree certificate

Graduation or degree certificate; apostille or consular authentication after preliminary admission for foreign credentials.

Recommendation letters x 2

Submitted online by recommenders only; due one day after application deadline.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Or recognized equivalent; degree must be completed by 31 August 2026 for Fall 2026 entry.
Prerequisites: Korean proficiency (TOPIK); TOPIK Level 6 required for College of Business Administration applicants.
Prerequisites: Korean or English proficiency; Submit proof of Korean (TOPIK Level 3+) or English proficiency; waivable if entire bachelor's or master's was taught in Korean or English with official documentation.
IELTS: 6.0 overall; Academic module. One Skill Retake and IELTS Online accepted. Alternative to TOEFL for English proficiency.
TOEFL: 80 overall; Korean or English proficiency required; submit one language proof. Tests from on or after 5 March 2024; score confirmed before deadline. MyBest and iBT Home Edition accepted.
GMAT: Not considered
GRE: Optional; May be listed under other test scores on the application form; not a standard graduate requirement.