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2026 MUAP Admission Now Open (Deadline: Mar 11)

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2026 MUAP Admission

Master of Urban Administration and Planning

 

We are pleased to announce the admission for the 2026 Master of Urban Administration and Planning (MUAP) program. This program is a key part of the Seoul ODA project, designed for public officials from Seoul's sister cities and government-appointed cooperation partners.

 

  About the Department of MUAP

The program aims to foster global leaders by providing theoretical education and site visits to Seoul's urban development projects. Participants will contribute to their home country's development and strengthen international exchange and cooperation.



  Qualification & Eligibility

1. Applicant Requirements

  ○  Nationality: Foreign nationals whose parents are both foreign nationals.

  ○  Language Proficiency: Excellent command of both spoken and written English.

  ○  Health: Applicants must be in good health for long-term study.

                  (Note: Pregnancy is a disqualifying condition for this specific program)

2. Career & Education

  ○  Professional Experience: Government officials with at least 3 years of experience.

  ○  Age: Under 40 years of age.

  ○  Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

 


  Financial Support (Fully Funded)

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) and the University of Seoul (UOS) provide comprehensive support:

  - Full Tuition & Dormitory Fees

  - Round-trip Airfare: Economy class between Seoul and your home country.

  - Monthly Living Allowance: Based on SMG regulations.

  - Additional Support: Medical checkup upon arrival and official field trip expenses.

 


  Admission Timeline

Step

Date

Application Deadline

March 11, 2026

Document Review

March 16 – 20, 2026

Phone Interview

April 6 – 10, 2026

Final Admission Decision

April 15, 2026

Arrival in Korea

August 10, 2026

※ All dates are subject to change. 

 


  How to Apply

All applicants must complete the online application on the ISUS website: https://isus.uos.ac.kr/isus/web/recruit/muap

  - Click "Write Application Form" button to write new application 

  - Click "Edit Application Form" button to edit existing application

Note: In the last page of the online system, you must upload all required documents. Please refer to the "Document Checklist" provided in the attachments.

 


  Contact Information

 - Program Manager: Ms. Hyemi KIM / MUAP Coordinator

 - Contact: +82-2-6490-5158 / muap@office.uos.ac.kr

 - Address: Room 415, Law School Bldg., University of Seoul, 163 Seoulsiribdae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02054, Republic of Korea

 


# Attached Documents

Please download the following files for detailed guidelines:

 1. 2026 MUAP Brochure

 2. 2026 MUAP Program Book

 3. 2026 MUAP Application Guidelines

 4. Templates (Letter of Recommendation, Medical Checkup, Policy Concept Note)

 5. Document Checklist