Seoul National University
Seoul National University overview
Seoul National University is a prestigious institution with a lively intellectual community, where students and scholars work together to build a brighter future. The university was founded in 1946 and is South Korea's most prestigious school. As a national public research institution, SNU is part of Washington University's McDonnell International Scholars Academy in St. Louis.
The university keeps partnerships with more than 700 academic institutions across 40 countries, the World Bank, and the University of Pennsylvania. It is home to the largest university library in Korea, and it ranked 29th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2022. The university offers a variety of academic and research support programs, as well as Korean language programs for international students.
The university offers more than 80 undergraduate degree programs across its 16 colleges. For graduate and doctoral study, there is an institute with 99 programs across five fields of study.
About Seoul National University
Seoul National University is a prestigious institution with a lively intellectual community, where students and scholars work together to build a brighter future. The university was founded in 1946 and is South Korea's most prestigious school. As a national public research institution, SNU is part of Washington University's McDonnell International Scholars Academy in St. Louis.
The university keeps partnerships with more than 700 academic institutions across 40 countries, the World Bank, and the University of Pennsylvania. It is home to the largest university library in Korea, and it ranked 29th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2022. The university offers a variety of academic and research support programs, as well as Korean language programs for international students.
The university offers more than 80 undergraduate degree programs across its 16 colleges. For graduate and doctoral study, there is an institute with 99 programs across five fields of study.
Seoul National University faculties and programs
English Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
History
Philosophy
Aesthetics
Political Science
International Relations
Economics
Anthropology
Communication
Seoul National University scholarships and financial aid
The university provides scholarship opportunities to students it considers outstanding. Application deadlines vary by scholarship type. For more information, you can visit the university's scholarship page.
Seoul National University Exam Requirements
Submitting at least one of the exams below with the required score is a prerequisite for application. The score threshold may vary by program.
How to get into Seoul National University
If you are applying for undergraduate admission to Seoul National University, you are expected to meet the following requirements:
- Online application
- High school diploma with strong academic record
- Transcript documents
- Language proficiency documents (for Korean: TOPIK score reports at level 3 or above, or level 4 or above from language centers at Korean universities)
- Letters of recommendation (2)
- Application fee (70,000 KRW)
If you are applying for graduate admission to Seoul National University, you are expected to meet the following requirements:
- Online application
- University degree with strong academic record
- Transcript documents
- Language proficiency documents (for Korean: TOPIK score reports at level 3 or above, or level 4 or above from language centers at Korean universities)
- Letters of recommendation (2)
- Up-to-date CV
- Autobiography
- Application fee (70,000 KRW)
The Korean Language Education Center at Seoul National University runs a ten-week language training program for foreigners and overseas students. If you are admitted to the Korean Language Program, you may apply for a General Short-Term Visa (C-3) or a General Student Visa (D-4).
Some programs require SAT/ACT scores.
Application Deadlines
* These dates are subject to change. Get in touch with our Dream Uni advisors to learn the up-to-date deadlines and all the details about the Seoul National University application process.
Take a closer look at Seoul National University
The university is in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, and has four campuses: Gwanak Campus, Yeongeon Campus, Pyeongchang Campus, and Siheung Campus. The Gwanak campus holds more than 200 buildings. You can reach the campuses by subway and bus. Free campus shuttle services are also available. Shuttle buses with wheelchair lifts run as well, for students with disabilities. These buses are operated specifically to give better mobility to students with physical and/or visual impairments.
The university campuses hold a variety of workshops, cafes and restaurants, shopping stores, and recreational areas where you can socialize, relax, and learn. Classrooms and laboratories are equipped with modern technology. International students from around the world create a cosmopolitan environment, and the university's student clubs and events make for an enjoyable study-abroad experience.
Seoul National University Library, on the university campus, is one of the country's most prestigious libraries, with a main library and 9 branch libraries. Its collection includes 5.2 million volumes, more than 260,000 academic journals and e-journals, and more than 230,000 non-book materials. Free library shuttle services are available if you stay late into the evening.
The SNU Center for Campus Life and Culture provides advisory services to international students. In their early years, international students are more likely to meet various challenges than other students. The center offers various programs so these students receive adequate mental and emotional support while adjusting to university life.
Notable alumni of Seoul National University:
- Ban Ki-moon (South Korean politician and former Secretary-General of the United Nations)
- Chang Ha-joon (Economist)
- Kim Tae Hee (Actress)
- Lee Sang-yoon (Actor)
- Lee Ha-nee (Musician)
- Kim Young-sam (7th President of South Korea)
- Bang Si Hyuk (Musician)
- Hwang Dong-hyeok (Director)
- Lee Soon-jae (Actor)
- Ahn Cheol-soo (Politician and physician)
- Rhyu Si min (Minister of Health)
- Kim Eui-sung (Actor)
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Why Seoul National University?
Other Universities in South Korea
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST)
Pohang University of Science And Technology (POSTECH)
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
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