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[Academics] Application for Yonsei-University of Osaka Dual Degree Program (Spring 2026)
Date
2025.10.02
Writer
국제학대학원
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Application for Yonsei-Osaka Dual Degree Program


▩ Only 1st and 2nd semester students can apply


▩ Applicants for Spring 2026 Yonsei-Osaka dual degree program must submit the following documents to GSIS office via email(gsisoffice@yonsei.ac.kr) by Oct. 15(Wed.) 5PM(KST).


▩ Require Documents

1) Application form (in English, form attached)

2) Undergraduate and Postgraduate transcript (*Must be readable, one each)

3) Language proficiency certificate (English / expired certificates are also acceptable)

4) One Recommendation letter: The letter must be from full-time GSIS faculty, and sent directly to the Yonsei GSIS (gsisoffice@yonsei.ac.kr) by the recommender.


▩ Nominating Process

1) Yonsei university will first review and nominate short-listed candidates to University of Osaka

2) Nominated candidates have to submit extra documents to University of Osaka

3) University of Osaka will review and announce the final result


▩ Final Result Announcement: December, 2025


▩ Important Notice

1) Dual degree is available through credit and semester transfer agreement between Yonsei University and University of Osaka. By completing the dual degree program, students will obtain Master's Degree from both Yonsei and Osaka university

2) Name of the degree at University of Osaka: Master of International Public Policy 

3) Dispatched students to other universities are not allowed to take courses at Yonsei university.

4) Tuition

- Pay a tuition fee at Yonsei University 
5) Enrollment Model
- Semesters 1-2: Earn 24 credits at GSIS (8 courses)
- Semesters 3-4: Earn 26 credits at OSIPP (11 courses plus thesis advising)
- Semester 5 (optional): Submit the thesis to OSIPP
6) Important Notes:
- Students must complete 48 credits at GSIS and 30 credits plus a thesis at OSIPP. 24 credits at GSIS will be converted to 10 credits at OSIPP, and 26 credits at OSIPP will be converted to 24 credits at GSIS. Most courses at OSIPP are two-credit courses. A thesis option at GSIS is discouraged for the participants in this program.
- Students can complete the degree requirements for both schools in two years (four semesters), but if they spend an extra semester at GSIS to complete the thesis for OSIPP, they will be assigned tuition-free “graduated” status at GSIS.


- Graduate School of International Studies -

Attachments
Application Form (Univ of Osaka).docx (募集要項)Application Guideline for the OSIPP-GSIS DD Program (2026).docx