Dongduk Women’s University (Seoul, South Korea) announces admission to the K-Silkroad Turkic Studies Master’s program for international students.

K-Silkroad Turkic Studies is an interdisciplinary Master’s program that explores historical, linguistic, cultural, and socio-economic relations between Korea and the Turkic world (Turkey, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and other countries). The program integrates academic research with practical cooperation and prepares qualified specialists for careers in culture, diplomacy, and international politics.

KEY ADVANTAGES:
– The only Turkic World regional studies program in Korea
– Languages of instruction: Korean, English, and Turkic languages
– Courses in history, politics, culture, translation, gender, and cooperation
– International projects, seminars, and internships
– Non-thesis study option available

TUITION AND LIVING COSTS:
– Application fee: 895,000 KRW
– Tuition fee (1 semester): 5,083,000 KRW
– Dormitory (4-person room, per year): 3,725,000 KRW

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BENEFITS:
– Global Leader Scholarship
– Academic Excellence Scholarship
– Korean language proficiency scholarship
– Teaching / Research Assistant (up to 2,000,000 KRW per month)
– Special tuition discounts and accommodation packages for citizens of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and other Turkic countries

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
– Bachelor’s degree (4 years) or expected graduation
– TOPIK level 3 or higher (mandatory language training in the first year if not available)
– Parents must not be Korean citizens
– Some courses are conducted in English or Turkish

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
– Application form
– Bachelor’s diploma and transcript
– Passport copies (student and parents)
– Apostille or consular verification
– Bank statement (minimum 20,000,000 KRW)
– Language certificate (TOPIK / IELTS, etc.)
– CV (if available)

All documents must be issued within the last 3 months.

Deadline: 12 January 2026
Interview: 14–15 January 2026 (online)
Results: 22 January 2026

Official link: www.uwayapply.com
Email: intl@dongduk.ac.kr