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[SL8R]

I am looking into the possibility of doing my Phd in Seoul. At this stage I'm still unsure of what I'd like to write my thesis on but am thinking of something to do with comparaitive politics, North-East Asian Security or Asian Trade relations.

I have a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Diplomacy and Trade. Both were completed in Australia, and I did very well in both courses.

I work in Australia for the University of QLD but also sit on the Executive Council of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, and do have the opportunity to do my Phd here in Australia, but am thinking that doing it in Korea may keep me more interested.

I lived in Korea for a couple of years between 2003-2005 and my wife is Korean so moving there and adjusting to the lifestyle is not a problem.

I'd really like to hear from anyone who has done their Phd in Korea or has any information about doing a Phd in Korea.

At this stage I'm looking at Yonsei, SNU and Sungkyunkwan but am also interested in hearing about the smaller less well known schools.

Look forward to reading your replies.

[Yaya]

Do your research in Korea but get your Ph.D from an Aussie university.

[UknowsI]

[Konglishman]

[SL8R]

UKnowsI, are you writing your dissertation in English or Korean?

[UknowsI]

I guess 6 to 7 years is not that long, but for PhDs in engineering in northern Europe 4 years is pretty standard, and it can even be done in 3 years. I think it usually take longer for other fields though. Another difference is that I had to do lots of coursework. Had to take around 10 courses which slowed down the thesis work quite a lot, but I think the courses were useful for me anyway.

I'm writing my thesis in English. Nobody at my uni are allowed to write their PhD thesis in Korean, not even the Korean students.