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[2027 Admission] Master's Degree Program in AI Digital Innovation(MAIDI): Due on Sep 4

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2027 MAIDI Application


 

We cordially invite you to participate in the Master of AI Digital Innovation (MAIDI) at the International School of Urban Sciences (ISUS) of the University of Seoul, starting in February 2027.


▶ How to Apply


① KOICA Round * Link for KOICA application guideline

Before applying to the university, all applicants must first submit the KOICA application documents to the KOICA country office or the Korean Embassy.

※ Only applicants nominated by the KOICA country office or the Korean Embassy are eligible to proceed to the University Round.

② University Round (★Only for those who passed the KOICA Round)

Applicants who pass the KOICA Round must submit their university application and required documents online through the ISUS website.

https://isus.uos.ac.kr/isus/web/main → ADMISSION → Master of AI Digital Innovation → Apply

 

For detailed instructions, please refer to the attached UOS Online Application Guideline (Encl. 4).

 



▶ Admission Process 

① KOICA Round (KOICA country offices or Korean Embassy): June 2026 ~July 2026

② University Round

Application Open

August 12, 2026

Application deadline (University)

September 4, 2026, 23:59(KST)

Document screening (University)

September 7 ~ September 17, 2026

Medical check-up (Local)

September 18 ~ October 19, 2026

Online interview (University)

October 20 ~ October 26, 2026

University Admission Result

October 28, 2026

Submission of Original Documents (To University)

October 28 ~ November 20, 2026:

Admission Notification and Registration Guidance

October 28 ~ November 30, 2026

Arrival in Korea

February 11, 2027(Expected)

 Please note that the dates are subject to change.

 All schedules are based on Korea Standard Time (KST).

 



▶ About the Master’s degree program in AI Digital Innovation (MAIDI)

As part of KOICA’s ODA initiatives, this master's program provides government officials from developing countries with an opportunity to gain practical knowledge and insights from Korea’s development experience. The program aims to help participants apply their learning to the sustainable development of their home countries and local communities.

 

For further details, please refer to the attached Program Information (Encl. 1).




▶ Financial Support

KOICA will cover the following expenses.

- Tuition fees for the regular program

- Round-trip airfare (Economy class)

- Accommodation fee (Dormitory or equivalent facilities)

- Monthly living allowance

- Overseas travel insurance, etc.

 



▶ Contact Information

- Program Coordinator: Tom PARK

- Email: aidi@uos.ac.kr

- Address: Room 412, Law School Building, University of Seoul, 163 Seoulsiripdae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea

 



▶ Encls

1. Program Information (PI)_KOICA-UOS Master’s Degree Program in AI Digital Innovation (27-28)

2. Template_Letter of Recommendation

3. Template_Medical Report (Completed by Applicant)

4. UOS Online Application Guideline