서울시립대학교 International School of Urban Sciences

The method for completing the research ethics course is as follows.

1. Basis for implementation: Article 37 of the Graduate School Regulations of the University of Seoul

2. Target for implementation: Applicable to students admitted from the 2015 academic year onwards.

(Applicable to both thesis and non-thesis degrees.)

3. Method of completion: Choice between in-person education or online education

1) Completion through the university’s online course (Center for Teaching and Learning Development)

① University Portal -> Online Classroom -> Open Courses -> UOS Courses -> Research Ethics Education for Graduate Students (complete under the STEM category)

② UOS WISE system [Research Ethics] > [Application for External Research Ethics Completion] > Upload certificate of completion

③ After approval from the Research Support Department, [Completion Confirmation Certificate] can be printed. (When checking and printing, the academic year and semester at the time of applying for external research ethics completion must be specified.)

※ All curriculum subjects can be viewed online via ISUS website > Programs > Master’s Program > Department. 

※ This is based on the 2024-2 semester.

 Department of Global Construction Studies

○ Required Courses (7 credits) = Thesis 24 credits, Non-thesis 33 credits (including 7 credits from 3 required subjects)

 Department of Advanced Green City Development

○ Required Courses (8 credits) = Thesis 24 credits, Non-thesis 33 credits (including 7 credits from 3 required subjects)

 국제개발협력학과

○ Required Courses (7 credits)

The ISUS Urban Infra Forum (UIF) serves as a regular discussion platform for sharing South Korea’s experiences in urban development and management, infrastructure construction, key domestic and international issues, and trends in international cooperation. Through this, it provides a platform for international networking between the public and private sectors as well as domestic experts and foreign officials, contributing to the cultivation of an international perspective in the fields of urban development and infrastructure construction.

The ISUS Urban Infra Forum (UIF) is held regularly every second Wednesday of the month from 18:00 to 19:00 in the Natural Science Building. For more details, please check online via the ISUS website > Community > ISUS Urban Infra Forum.

 Course Registration Method

① Access the UOS portal (portal.uos.ac.kr) > Log in > Click on “University Administration” in the menu or access the UOS WISE system (wise.uos.ac.kr) > Log in

② UOS WISE system > Course > Course Registration

③ Course Registration > Course Category: All > Graduate School: International School of Urban Sciences, select the relevant department/major and search

④ Course Registration: Select the desired subject from the offered courses under “Courses” > Click “Apply”

⑤ Course Registration Cancellation: In the enrolled subjects, select the course you wish to cancel > Click “Delete”

⑥ Check course registration progress information (number of subjects applied, total credits applied, minimum credits that can be applied, maximum credits that can be applied).

⑦ UOS WISE system > Course > Major Timetable Inquiry > Lesson Plan > Click the magnifying glass button > Confirm.

 Schedule (Based on the 2024 Academic Year)

※ Please note that the schedule is approximate and may vary each semester; for detailed schedules, including course change periods, please check [Community - Announcements].

First semester course registration: Feb. 14 – Feb. 23

Second semester course registration: Aug. 5 – Aug. 9

 Offered Subjects

The subjects corresponding to the curriculum can be found online via the ISUS website > Programs > Degree Programs > Curriculum. Please note that some subjects may not be offered depending on the circumstances of each semester, so check the offered subjects through [UOS WISE system - Course - Timetable Inquiry].

In addition, please refer to the ISUS website > Community > Announcements for course registration guidance each semester.

 Notes

∎ You must click the [Apply] button to complete the course registration.

∎ You must register for at least 2 credits each semester, and you cannot exceed 9 credits. 

However, there is no minimum credit requirement for the fourth semester. (Excluding non-thesis)

∎ Registration for courses in other departments of the graduate school

- Application method: Obtain permission from the course professor of the other department → Submit the course exchange application form (refer to attached file) → Department approval → Register for courses in the university administrative information system (bulk application processing)

∎ For all matters related to classes, including non-face-to-face lectures, you can contact the respective instructor via email by checking the lesson plan.

● For detailed academic calendar information, please visit the ISUS website > Academics > Academic Calendar.

You can check online via the following link (https://isuskor.uos.ac.kr/korCalendarYear2/list.do?list_id=50016DC1&epTicket=LOG).

● Leave of Absence/Re-enrollment Schedule [Approximate, subject to change each semester, based on the year 2024] - [Refer to Community - Announcements].

※ The leave of absence and re-enrollment schedule may vary each semester, so please be sure to check the academic calendar and announcements.

The ratio varies slightly each year depending on the applicants, but on average, there are more than four full-time students who enter the master’s program directly from the undergraduate program.

Full-time students will assist professors with their research after admission and receive a stipend for research support each month, along with scholarships each semester. 

Therefore, if you have a strong commitment and passion for your studies, you can definitely be accepted even without prior experience, so we encourage you to apply.

Regardless of your major, you can apply for the master’s program if you have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent level of education (including those expected to obtain their degree in February of the admission year).

∎ Practical training for discovering and executing overseas projects (2-year [4-semester] program)

∎ Various scholarships provided, including in-house scholarships and entrusted scholarships

∎ Full-time students are given opportunities to participate in research activities and stipend-related tasks.

∎ Saturday classes offered (morning/afternoon)

∎ Curriculum offered for obtaining a public–private partnership (PPP) certification

∎ Operating institution for ODA Overseas Policy Consultant training program

∎ Building a human network with officials from contracting authorities in 56 countries

∎ Eligible to take English lectures for international master’s programs (daytime)

∎ Many students have been admitted from leading domestic companies, including government officials, public institutions, construction companies, and architectural firms.

New students can apply for a leave of absence for personal reasons only after completing one semester following their admission.

However, it is possible to take a leave of absence for military service due to compulsory duty and for illness (with a medical certificate attached).

You can submit the original degree certificate and transcript from the credit bank system.