The International Youth Centre – Burgas informs young people about an opportunity to apply for a fully funded master’s programme at the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS) at Yeungnam University in the Republic of Korea for the spring semester of 2027.
The opportunity is suitable for young professionals, civil servants and academic staff.
The following study areas are available:
- Saemaul and International Development;
- Sustainable Development;
- Public Policy and Leadership;
- Forest and Environmental Policy.
The available degree programmes include Master of Saemaul Development Studies, Master of Arts in Saemaul International Development, Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Policy in Economic Development, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science and others.
All courses are conducted in English. Applicants may select only one master’s degree programme from the available options within the respective major.
The main eligibility requirements are:
- Neither the applicant nor their parents may hold South Korean nationality;
- Completion of 12 years of formal education;
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education institution;
- A high level of English proficiency;
- Good physical and mental health to ensure successful completion of the programme.
For programmes in Sustainable Development, preference is given to applicants with an educational background in agriculture, forestry, environmental engineering or related fields. Applicants from other disciplines may also be considered, particularly if their education or professional experience is related to sustainable development.
Applications must be submitted online via http://psps.yu.ac.kr by selecting “Admissions” and then “Apply Here (International Students)”.
The application procedure includes submitting the required documents, paying the application fee and undergoing document screening. Applicants may be asked to submit a self-produced video clip. If necessary, an interview may be arranged via Zoom or by telephone.
The subsequent stages include the announcement of admission and scholarship decisions, the issuance and dispatch of official documents for visa processing, and arrival in the Republic of Korea. Orientation for new students is scheduled for the last week of February 2027.
The application deadline is 23 October 2026.
Further information is available in a detailed applicant’s guide outlining the eligibility requirements and required documents. To receive the guide, please send an enquiry to the official email address of the International Youth Centre – Burgas: office@yicburgas.bg. The guide will be sent to you by email.
