Aim High.
People who refuse to settle, strive to become better versions of themselves, and continually challenge themselves to pursue big dreams and ambitious goals.
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Graduate application materials are reviewed each semester.
The People We Seek
Aim High. Grow Together. Make It Matter.
Grow Together.
People who contribute to the growth of those around them as well as their own, helping one another reach greater heights together.
Make It Matter.
People who look beyond personal success, use their knowledge and abilities to serve people and society, and seek to contribute to the common good and a better world.
GRADUATE APPLICATIONS
How to apply
Email the following documents to Professor Hongjo Kim. Applicants will receive a reply by email after their materials have been reviewed.
- A personal statement explaining your motivation for applying
- An academic transcript including your class rank
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
hongjo@yonsei.ac.kr
International applicants
Master’s applicants
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) first and to apply to the lab after securing GKS funding.
Ph.D. applicants
Ph.D. applicants are also encouraged to apply to the lab after being selected for GKS.
Ph.D. applicants without GKS funding
As of September 2026, a Yonsei University support program for international students is available for the next two years. Ph.D. applicants without GKS funding may therefore be considered based on their qualifications.
Recommendation letters for GKS applications
If a recommendation letter is needed during the application process, please email your CV, academic transcript, and personal statement.
Information as of September 2026