Dynamic and vibrant education program delving into the experiences and the assets of Asia’s top think-tank, the Korea Development Institute (KDI)

Think Tank Rankings of KDI : 1st in Asia, / 5th among Non-US Institutes (2020 Global Go To Think Tank Rankings, Univ. of Pennsylvania)

Education based on experiences of systematic research on global development and consultation to developing nations

KDI School received accreditation from NASPAA for its MPP, MDP and MPM programs.

First NASPAA accreditation in Korea

Faculty members composed of Ph.D.s from the world’s best institutions

Multi-national diversity, including faculties from the US, China, Greece, Uzbekistan, etc

The majority of international students receive 100% scholarship benefits including full tuition and monthly stipend (Global Ambassador Scholarship, POSCO Asia Fellowship, KOGAS Global Fellowship, Colombo Plan Scholarship, IDB Scholarship, NIIED Scholarship, IBK Scholarship, KOICA-MDI Scholarship, and FSS-KFB-KDIS Scholarship)

Offers diverse e-learning opportunities as the Korean center of the World Bank Global Development Learning Network

Designated as an APEC Education Hub

Offers OECD and KSP Seminars, co-education program with Korean Central Officials Training Institute, special lecture, etc.

Global Master’s Program (GMP) offers one year at the KDI School, and one year at a partner school to gain two master’s degrees. Partner schools include renowned schools such as Cornell, Duke, Michigan State, Syracuse, Chicago University.

Truly international environment with international students representing 44% of the student body

Over 170 international students from more than 80 countries around the world, creating a unique multi-cultural environment

2022 Admitted International student composition : Government 56%, Public Org. 14%, Private Corp. 14%, NGO/IGO 5%, College Graduates and Others 10%

Over 4,200 Korean alumni working in a variety of fields including the government, public organizations, finance, media, private corporations, NGOs, and international organizations

Over 2,900 international alumni from 141 countries serving as global leaders all over the world

Providing opportunities for internship and recruitment with diverse international and public organizations network

Special Lectures by alumni aimed at providing information on job application and industrial trend

Mentoring program to give students some off-the-record advice from alumni whose career fits with the student’s area of interest

Operates K-Developedia, an online repository compiling case studies on Korea’s miraculous development

Offers blended learning programs incorporating international development curriculum with e-learning

Provides e-learning programs conveying the vivid nature of Korea’s economic development by interviewing people from actual fields