Vibrant Education Program- Academic curriculum utilizing the intellectual riches

of Asia’s top think-tank, the Korea Development Institute(KDI), accumulated from decades of experience in establishing national agenda and policies

- First public policy program outside the U.S. to be accredited by NASPAA(Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration)

Top-notch FacultyFaculty members owning a wealth of experience in both the private and the public sector (e.g. Korean Government, Bank of Korea, World Bank, ADB, etc.) combining theory with practice

Diverse Student BodyInternational students from more than 70 countries every year, creating a unique multi-cultural environment

Majors■ Master of Public Policy (MPP)■ Master of Development Policy (MDP)■ Master of Public Management (MPM)■ Ph.D. in Public Policy (PP) Specializations:- Economic Policy- Development Policy

Study Areas1. Finance and Macroeconomic Policy2. Trade and Industry Policy3. Public Finance and Social Policy4. Regional Development and Environment5. Public Administration6. Strategic Management and Leadership7. Global Governance and Political Economy

Employment Background of Int’l Students(2011~ present)

64%13%

9%

9%5%

Int’l Student Demographics(2011~ present)

Asia

Africa

America

Europe

Oceania

53%28%

12%6%1%

Government

Public & Financial Institute

Private

College Grads & Other

NGO/IGO

Full Scholarship Opportunities for

Master’s and Ph.D. Programs

Application Submission1. Submit an online application at the admissions website at http://admissions.kdischool.ac.kr

2. Post all the required documents to the admissions office below: Admissions Office of KDI School, 85 Hoegiro Dongdaemun Gu, Seoul, Korea, 130-722※For further inquiries please contact us at admissions@kdischool.ac.kr or on 82-2-3299-1281/1220

Admissions Schedule

Category Application Deadline Program Duration Program

Spring 2015 Admissions October 24, 2014

Master’s Programs: minimum 1.5 years· 1st year: coursework in Korea· 2nd year: thesis writing in home countryPh.D. Programs: minimum 3 years· 1st ~ 2nd year: coursework· 2nd ~3rd year: research paper

Master’s in:- Public Policy- Development Policy- Public ManagementPh.D. in:- Public Policy

ScholarshipsAll international students receive scholarship and most scholarships include full tuition and monthly stipend.

Global Ambassador ScholarshipBenefits: full tuition and monthly stipend(app. $1,000) for most recipientsEligibility: admitted international students

Seoul G20 Global Leaders FellowshipBenefits: full tuition, monthly stipend(app. $1,200), and round-trip airfareEligibility: applicants must be currently employed in the public sector and meet one of the following: (1) division head level in the public sector or (2) 6 or more years of working experience in the public sector

William Rodríguez Class of 2008, Costa Rica Associate Human Resources Policy Officer United Nations Headquarters, New York

When I look back in time, I realize how fortunate I was to pursue my Master’s degree at KDI School of Public Policy and Management. While enjoying the most amazing eye-opening cultural experience of my life, the School offered me the possibility to explore and learn from many areas of knowledge through a careful selection of courses, a proficient faculty staff that encouraged student participation and an outstanding learning environment with excellent infrastructure and a fully supportive administrative staff. The diverse environment fostered at the School made the experience even more enriching because it provided the opportunity to listen to varied perspectives from students of many nationalities and fields of work. Ultimately, KDI School has presented me with the necessary tools to face challenging situations at my work. In parallel, it has been a significant element in my career progression. I am truly thankful to KDI School for all the positive impact received.

Igor Esteban Zuccardi, Ph.D. Class 2003, ColombiaJr. Counselor to the Executive Director for Colombia Board of Executive DirectorsInter-American Development Bank (IDB), Washington DC

Pursuing a Master in Public Policy at KDI School has been one of the most enriching experiences in my professional and personal life. As an Economist by training, studying at KDI School provided me with the opportunity to observe and analyze first-hand the determinants of the success of the Korean Economy, and to study the policies that enabled it to successfully emerge from the 1997 Asian Crisis. The classes I took at KDI School equipped me with the tools to conduct high-quality, policy-relevant economic research: for instance, my MPP thesis was positively commented by the Editorial of Portafolio, the most important economic newspaper of Colombia, and published in the Report of the Colombia’s Financial Institutions Association (ANIF).My experience at KDI School was an important input for my decision to pursue a career in research and to obtain a PhD in Economics at University of Maryland, USA. Finally, the analytical tools taught and the multicultural environment at KDI School have enabled me to successfully perform a career in economic institutions like the IDB, the World Bank, the IMF, and the European Central Bank. In short, KDI School has had a big impact on my professional development and has left a huge mark in my heart!