All Levels
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Full tuition + living allowance + airfare
Seoul National University
Seoul, South Korea
"Korea's top national university in Seoul"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#38 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
About Seoul National University
Seoul National University (SNU) was founded in 1946 by the merger of ten higher education institutions and is Korea's leading national university. It has 16 colleges offering 83 undergraduate programmes and a graduate school with 99 programmes. SNU has three campuses: the main Gwanak campus in southern Seoul, a medical campus in north-east Seoul and a campus in Pyeongchang. It has exchange partnerships with over 700 institutions in 40 countries.
Rankings & Recognition
#38
Ranked #38 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#38 in QS 2026) and #56 in THE 2027. First in Korea for QS academic reputation (18th worldwide).
Accreditations & Memberships
Public national university
Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Seoul National University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
99.70#20
Employer Reputation
99.10#24
Faculty Student Ratio
85.60#130
Citations per Faculty
81.20#130
International Faculty Ratio
13.20#150
International Student Ratio
27.50#801
International Student Diversity
33.50#622
International Research Network
77.60#571
Employment Outcomes
100.00#100
Sustainability
90.80#57
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Key Facts
1946
Founded
26,783
Total Students
16%
International Students
15.3
Students per Staff
16
Colleges
83
UG Programmes
Popular Programs
Computer Science and Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Business Administration
Modern Languages and Linguistics
Application Details
Application Route
Online via SNU admissions
UG Application Fee
approx. KRW 70,000
Grad Application Fee
approx. KRW 90,000
Spring 2027 Window
6 - 9 Jul 2026
UG Intake
Spring (March)
Admission Fee
approx. KRW 169,000 (once)
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
TOEFL iBT
|
80 |
|
IELTS Academic
|
6.0 |
|
TEPS
|
551 (New TEPS 269) |
|
TOPIK (Korean programmes)
|
Level 3 |
|
TOEFL ITP
|
Not accepted |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
—
I-20 Processing
D-2 student visa
Post-Study Work
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
Green Card Pathway
F-2 residency (points-based)
Financials
Application Fee
approx. KRW 70,000
Avg Scholarship
GKS full scholarship
Career Outcomes
100%
Placement Ratio
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — N/A
International Staff — N/A
—
Notable Alumni
Ban Ki-moon (former UN Secretary-General)
Kim Beom-su (Kakao founder)
Campus & Location
SNU's main Gwanak campus is in southern Seoul. The medical campus is in the north-east of the city and a third campus is in Pyeongchang, about 126 km away.
Campus Details
3
campuses in Seoul and Pyeongchang
16
colleges
26783
students
Campus Forecast
Four seasons
Cold dry winters
Hot humid summers
Jan avg about -2 C
Aug avg about 26 C
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Dorm rooms (mostly doubles with bathrooms)
Studio apartments
Dining
Campus cafeterias
Snack bars
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance (mandatory)
Campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports activities
Art gallery
Concerts and recitals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
26,783
International Students
16%
Students per Staff
15.3
Cost Deep-Dive
Avg UG Tuition (2024)
approx. KRW 6,034,163 / year
Admission Fee (once)
approx. KRW 169,000
Health Insurance
Mandatory (monthly)
Intakes & Deadlines
SNU opens international admissions for Spring (March) and Fall (September) entry. The Spring 2027 online application window for undergraduate and graduate applicants was 6 to 9 July 2026 (10:00-17:00 KST). Check the SNU admissions site for the next window.
Scholarships at Seoul National University
2 scholarships available
Undergraduate
SNU Global Talent Special Admission
Partial to full tuition support
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma. Proof of English (TOEFL iBT 80 / IELTS 6.0) or Korean (TOPIK 3).
Postgraduate
Bachelor's for Master's, master's for PhD. TOEFL iBT 80 / IELTS 6.0 or TOPIK 3; some programmes need higher.
English Proficiency
TOEFL iBT
IELTS Academic
TEPS
551 (New TEPS 269)TOPIK (Korean programmes)
TOEFL ITP
Not acceptedRequired Documents
Passport copy
Application form
High-school diploma or degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Study plan
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (TOPIK / IELTS / TOEFL / TEPS)
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the SNU admissions site.
2
Apply online
Submit one application in the open window on the SNU admissions portal.
3
Pay fee
Pay the non-refundable application fee. You cannot change programme after payment.
4
Review
SNU reviews your documents, study plan and language proof.
5
Admission & tuition
Pay the one-time admission fee and the first tuition instalment.
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for a D-2 student visa, then register with the university and the immigration office within 90 days of arrival.
Campus & Location
SNU's main Gwanak campus is in southern Seoul. The medical campus is in the north-east of the city and a third campus is in Pyeongchang, about 126 km away.
Bachelor's
3
Seoul National University
📍 Seoul
Bachelor's
Computer Science and Engineering
Seoul National University
📍 Seoul
Bachelor's
Mechanical Engineering
Seoul National University
📍 Seoul
Bachelor's
Business Administration
Master's
2
Seoul National University
📍 Seoul
Master's
International Studies
Seoul National University
📍 Seoul
PhD
1
Seoul National University
📍 Seoul
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