SNUMaster's Program in DesignSeoul 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).

Study plan

Each section max 3,000 bytes (~1,500 Korean characters or ~600 English words).

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.

Design portfolio

Required; submit directly to the College of Fine Arts during the application period.

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 5 required for College of Fine Arts design majors.
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.