Guide

Seoul National University

KR South Korea · Seoul

#1 in Korea; #23 in the world for graduate careers (CWUR).

Tuition
₩2 500 000 – ₩3 500 000 / semester
Founded
1946
Students
28,000
QS 2027
#38
IELTS from
6
Bachelor language
Korean

Average bachelor's tuition ≈ ₩6 million per year (2024 data)

Schools and programmes

  • Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Medicine
  • Social Sciences

Application deadlines (2027 intake)

  • — Autumn 2027 intake (typical). Usually March–May; spring intake — September–November
  • — GKS scholarship (typical). Announced usually in September

Documents required

  • International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
  • Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
  • Document translation + apostille — Sworn/notarized translation into the language of instruction
  • TOPIK 3–4+ or IELTS/TOEFL
  • Motivation letter / essay
  • Recommendation letters — Usually 1–2 from teachers
  • Bank statement (≈ $20 000)
  • D-2 visa
  • Photo for documents
  • Pay the application fee
  • Health insurance

Official links

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