Seoul National University

Seoul National University (서울대학교), commonly referred to SNU, is Korea’s first and premier national university, offering a comprehensive suite of undergraduate and graduate programs spanning humanities, social sciences, engineering, natural sciences, business, and more. Through interdisciplinary programs, pioneering research, and global partnerships, SNU drives innovation and leadership across academia, industry, and public service worldwide.

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Features

World‑Class Education and Academic Excellence


Seoul National University maintains a rigorous standard of teaching and scholarship; the majority of its faculty hold doctoral degrees from top global institutions, and its admission selects from among the highest‑performing students.

Distinguished Alumni Network & Leadership Impact


SNU has produced many of Korea’s top leaders across government, business, law, academia and international organizations, including former heads of state, high‑ranking officials, industrial leaders, and prominent scholars. Its alumni network remains one of the strongest and most influential in the country.

Extensive Global Partnerships and International Collaboration


SNU maintains academic exchange agreements with around 860 universities and research institutes worldwide. It participates in global networks and dual‑degree collaborations, which broadens opportunities for research, education, and cross‑cultural exchange.

High‑Impact, Cutting‑Edge Research and Innovation


SNU is among Korea’s leading institutions in research output, citations, and scientific impact, especially strong in natural sciences, engineering, and interdisciplinary research. Its research institutes produce globally recognized work, contributing significantly to academic and technological advancement.

Rankings

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National Rank (Korea)

17

2026 QS Asia Rank

38

2026 QS World Rank

Programs at Seoul National University

Bachelor’s degrees at Seoul National University

Seoul National University delivers a wide array of top‑tier undergraduate programs in fields such as engineering, natural sciences, and interdisciplinary liberal studies. Its programs emphasize rigorous academics, research‑oriented curricula, and a strong foundation for innovation, global collaboration, and societal contribution.
 

Popular Majors

Business and Economics

Computer Science

Humanities & Social Sciences

Location Track Field College Department Major
Seoul Korean Fine Arts Fine Arts Craft Craft
Seoul Korean Fine Arts Fine Arts Design Design
Seoul Korean Fine Arts Fine Arts Oriental Painting Oriental Painting
Seoul Korean Fine Arts Fine Arts Painting Painting
Seoul Korean Fine Arts Fine Arts Sculpture Sculpture
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Humanities Aesthetics
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Humanities Archaeology and Art History
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Humanities Asian Languages and Civilizations
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Humanities Chinese Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Humanities English Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Humanities French Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Humanities German Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Humanities Hispanic Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Humanities History
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Humanities Korean Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Humanities Linguistics
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Humanities Philosophy
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Humanities Religious Studies
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Humanities Russian Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Music Music Composition Composition
Seoul Korean Music Music Korean Music Korean Music
Seoul Korean Music Music Musicology Musicology
Seoul Korean Music Music Orchestral Instruments Orchestral Instruments
Seoul Korean Music Music Piano Piano
Seoul Korean Music Music Vocal Music Vocal Music
Location Track Field College Department Major
Seoul Korean Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration
Seoul Korean Education Education Biology Education Biology Education
Seoul Korean Education Education Chemistry Education Chemistry Education
Seoul Korean Education Education Earth Science Education Earth Science Education
Seoul Korean Education Education Education Education
Seoul Korean Education Education English Language Education English Language Education
Seoul Korean Education Education Ethics Education Ethics Education
Seoul Korean Education Education French Language Education French Language Education
Seoul Korean Education Education Geography Education Geography Education
Seoul Korean Education Education German Language Education German Language Education
Seoul Korean Education Education History Education History Education
Seoul Korean Education Education Korean Language Education Korean Language Education
Seoul Korean Education Education Mathematics Education Mathematics Education
Seoul Korean Education Education Physical Education Physical Education
Seoul Korean Education Education Physics Education Physics Education
Seoul Korean Education Education Social Studies Education Social Studies Education
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Anthropology Anthropology
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Communication Communication
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Economics Economics
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Geography Geography
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Political Science and International Relations Political Science and International Relations
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Psychology Psychology
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Social Welfare Social Welfare
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Sociology Sociology
Location Track Field College Department Major
Seoul Korean Agriculture and Life Sciences Agriculture and Life Sciences Agricultural Economics and Rural Development Agricultural and Resource Economics
Seoul Korean Agriculture and Life Sciences Agriculture and Life Sciences Agricultural Economics and Rural Development Regional Information Studies
Seoul Korean Agriculture and Life Sciences Agriculture and Life Sciences Applied Biology and Chemistry Applied Life Chemistry, Applied Biology
Seoul Korean Agriculture and Life Sciences Agriculture and Life Sciences Biosystems and Biomaterials Science and Engineering Biomaterials Engineering
Seoul Korean Agriculture and Life Sciences Agriculture and Life Sciences Biosystems and Biomaterials Science and Engineering Biosystems Engineering
Seoul Korean Agriculture and Life Sciences Agriculture and Life Sciences Food and Animal Biotechnology Food Science and Biotechnology, Animal Science and Biotechnology
Seoul Korean Agriculture and Life Sciences Agriculture and Life Sciences Forest Sciences Forest Environmental Science, Environmental Materials Science
Seoul Korean Agriculture and Life Sciences Agriculture and Life Sciences Landscape Architecture and Rural Systems Engineering Landscape Architecture
Seoul Korean Agriculture and Life Sciences Agriculture and Life Sciences Landscape Architecture and Rural Systems Engineering Rural Systems Engineering
Seoul Korean Agriculture and Life Sciences Agriculture and Life Sciences Plant Science Crop Science and Biotechnology
Seoul Korean Agriculture and Life Sciences Agriculture and Life Sciences Plant Science Horticultural Science and Biotechnology
Seoul Korean Agriculture and Life Sciences Agriculture and Life Sciences Plant Science Vocational Education and Workforce Development
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Engineering
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Architecture and Architectural Engineering Architecture and Architectural Engineering
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Chemical and Biological Engineering Chemical and Biological Engineering
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Civil, Urban and Environmental Engineering Civil, Urban and Environmental Engineering
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Computer Science and Engineering
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Energy Resources Engineering Energy Resources Engineering
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Materials Science and Engineering
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Nuclear Engineering Nuclear Engineering
Seoul Korean Human Ecology Human Ecology Consumer and Child Studies Child Development and Family Studies
Seoul Korean Human Ecology Human Ecology Consumer and Child Studies Consumer Science
Seoul Korean Human Ecology Human Ecology Fashion and Textiles Fashion and Textiles
Seoul Korean Human Ecology Human Ecology Food and Nutrition Food and Nutrition
Seoul Korean Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences
Seoul Korean Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Chemistry Chemistry
Seoul Korean Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Earth and Environmental Sciences Earth and Environmental Sciences
Seoul Korean Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Mathematical Sciences Mathematical Sciences
Seoul Korean Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Physics and Astronomy Astronomy Major
Seoul Korean Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Physics and Astronomy Physics Major
Seoul Korean Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Statistics Statistics
Location Track Field College Department Major
Seoul Korean Medicine Medicine Pre-Medical Program Pre-Medical Program
Seoul Korean Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing
Seoul Korean Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program
Location Track Field College Department Major
Seoul Korean SNU College SNU College Liberal Studies Liberal Studies

Course length

With a D-2 student visa: 4 to 5 years

Application Periods

Spring Intake: Jul 7 (10:00 )- Jul 10, 2025 (17:00)

Admission Eligibility

  1. A non-Korean national whose parents are BOTH non-Korean nationals
  2. A student who has completed, or is expected to complete primary and secondary education at the time of application (Vocational schools are included).

Student Visas

Students enrolled in degree programs at Korean universities may be eligible for a D-2 student visa. Visa eligibility and requirements are determined solely by Korean immigration and the university.

Scholarship Information

  1. Overseas Koreans Scholarship.

Please note that scholarship availability, eligibility, and application procedures differ by institution.

Tuition and Fees

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Pricing

Application Fee

KRW 70,000

The application fee is not refundable.

Bachelors Degree

KRW 2,975,000 ~ 5,038,000 per semester

The prices provided above are for reference purposes only. Every term may have a different and additional fees so you will see the exact fees on the invoice.

Keep in mind that one semester typically consists of 16 to 20 weeks.

Korean Language Course

Seoul National University’s Korean Language Education Center has offered intensive Korean language and culture courses to international students since 1969. With more than 50 years of experience, the program is taught by SNU professors, full-time lecturers, and Korean language education specialists on the Gwanak campus of South Korea’s first national university.

Course Length

Without a student visa: 3 months
With a student visa: 6 – 24 months

Admission Eligibility

Foreigners or overseas Koreans with a high school diploma or higher.

Intakes

Spring (March)
Summer (June)
Fall (September)
Winter (December)

Schedule (Monday–Friday)

Morning: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Afternoon: 1:30 PM – 5:20 PM

*Students can freely choose either the morning or afternoon class when registering.

Student Visas

D-4 visa sponsorship is available for students who enroll for 6 months or more.

Tuition and Fees

The total cost includes the application fee (KRW 100,000) and tuition. The application fee is non-refundable.

Additional costs are listed below:

  • Textbook: Approximately KRW 50,000 – KRW 100,000 per term.
  • School health insurance (optional): Approximately KRW 100,000, covering your study period up to a maximum of 12 months.
  • For more information about the dormitory and its fees, please contact your coordinator.
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Pricing

3 months

KRW 1,900,000 in total

6 months

KRW 3,700,000 in total

9 months

KRW 5,500,000 in total

12 months 

KRW 7,300,000 in total

18 months

KRW 10,900,000 in total

24 months

KRW 14,500,000 in total

Study length is flexible. Students may choose any of the options above.

Campuses & Location

Gwanak

The Gwanak area, home to Seoul National University, is a spacious and green district at the base of Gwanaksan Mountain, offering a calm academic environment distinct from central Seoul. The area is primarily residential, with student-focused facilities and local services.

Seoul National University Station, named after the university, and Nakseongdae Station (Line 2), are connected to the campus by shuttle buses, providing access to major areas of Seoul.

Yeongeon Campus

The Yeongeon Campus is located in Daehakro, central Seoul, and is home to SNU’s College of Medicine, Dental College, and affiliated hospitals. The area is known for its medical, cultural, and academic institutions, offering a more urban campus setting.

Hyehwa Station (Line 4) and nearby bus routes provide convenient access across Seoul.

Pyeongchang Campus

The Pyeongchang Campus is situated in Gangwon Province and focuses on agriculture, life sciences, and environmental research. Surrounded by natural landscapes, it provides a research-oriented environment distinct from SNU’s urban campuses.

The campus is accessible via intercity transportation from Seoul to Pyeongchang and nearby areas.

Siheung Campus​

The Siheung Campus, located in Gyeonggi Province, serves as a hub for research, graduate education, and industry collaboration. It features modern facilities and emphasizes interdisciplinary and future-oriented studies.

Siheung is connected to the Seoul metropolitan area through subway lines and express transportation links.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants with a GED, homeschooling, or alternative degrees are not eligible for admission. Please contact us for further details.

Yes. Applicants are required to submit proof of language proficiency.
Applicants who have completed the entire curriculum of secondary education in English as the primary language of instruction must submit an official academic transcript and a letter of confirmation about English being the medium of instruction issued by the school.

The minimum accepted scores are as follows:
• IELTS Academic 6.9
• TOEFL iBT 80
• TEPS 269

Yes. Applicants must have a TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) or IBT TOPIK Level 3 or higher.

Seoul National University has a single application round, which takes three to four months to finalize.

Tuition is paid on a per-semester basis.

Unless otherwise stated as “copy,” all documents must be original. If a document cannot be reissued or the original is unavailable, a notarized copy may be accepted.
Please note that if any submitted materials contain false information, admission will be revoked immediately, and readmission will not be permitted.

Yes. Dormitory applications are accepted on a monthly basis. Prices vary by room type, ranging from KRW 279,600 to KRW 566,200 including the one-time deposit fee. Please contact us for more details!

In addition to accepting the GKS (Global Korea Scholarship), Seoul National University offers its own scholarship for overseas Koreans applying to undergraduate programs. Contact us for more information.

Generally, interviews are not part of the application process; however, they may be required by individual colleges or departments.

The campus offers a wide range of facilities, including multiple libraries, various sports facilities such as a golf center, swimming pool, and tennis courts, a cafeteria with vegetarian options, and numerous on-campus services to support student life.

Yes. Seoul National University is the alma mater of many notable figures, including actress Kim Tae-hee (Hi Bye, Mama!), writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk (Squid Game), and Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong.

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