All Levels
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Full tuition + living allowance + airfare
Sungkyunkwan University
Seoul, South Korea
"East Asia's oldest university, sponsored by Samsung"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#108 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
About Sungkyunkwan University
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) traces its origins to the Sungkyunkwan royal Confucian academy founded in 1398 in Seoul, and became a modern university in 1895. It is a private research university sponsored by Samsung, with 4,706 faculty. It has two campuses: the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus in central Seoul and the Natural Sciences Campus in Suwon, which was established in 1978. It ranks 108th in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Rankings & Recognition
#108
Ranked #108 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#126 in QS 2026). Third in Korea after SNU and Yonsei in the JoongAng Daily ranking.
Accreditations & Memberships
Private research university
Samsung-sponsored university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Sungkyunkwan University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1398
Founded
23,104
Total Students
4,390
International Students
4,706
Faculty
Seoul and Suwon
Campuses
Popular Programs
Global Business Administration
Global Economics
Global Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Business Administration
Economics
Application Details
Application Route
Online via SKKU global admissions
Application Fee
N/A
UG Intake
Spring only (March)
Spring 2027 Window
12 - 21 Aug 2026
Exchange Deadline (Spring)
15 Oct
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS (Global track by Year 2)
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6.5 |
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TOEFL iBT (Global track by Year 2)
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80 |
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TOPIK (Korean track graduation)
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Level 5 |
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IELTS (Exchange)
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6.0 |
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TOEFL iBT (Exchange)
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80 |
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TOPIK (Exchange)
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Level 3 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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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
N/A
Avg Scholarship
GKS full scholarship
Career Outcomes
44%
Placement Ratio
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 4,706
International Staff — N/A
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
SKKU's Humanities and Social Sciences Campus is in central Seoul near Hyehwa Station. The Natural Sciences Campus is in Suwon, about 45 km south of Seoul, and houses natural science, engineering, medicine and sports departments.
Campus Details
2
campuses in Seoul and Suwon
4706
faculty
23104
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
On-campus dorms for students
Dining
Campus cafeterias
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance (mandatory)
Campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
23,104
International Students
4,390
Female Students
10,166
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (visiting)
approx. KRW 5.5M-8.3M / semester
Living Cost (no housing)
approx. USD 2,800 / semester
Health Insurance
Mandatory (monthly)
Intakes & Deadlines
SKKU recruits undergraduates for the Spring (March) intake only. The Spring 2027 international undergraduate window was 12 to 21 Aug 2026. Exchange nomination for spring closes on 15 Oct. Check the SKKU global admissions site for graduate dates.
Scholarships at Sungkyunkwan University
2 scholarships available
All Levels
SKKU International Student Tuition Waiver
approx. 25-100% of tuition by language score
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. Global track: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 80 by Year 2. Korean track: TOPIK.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's for Master's, master's for PhD. English or Korean proof set by each programme.
English Proficiency
IELTS (Global track by Year 2)
TOEFL iBT (Global track by Year 2)
TOPIK (Korean track graduation)
IELTS (Exchange)
TOEFL iBT (Exchange)
TOPIK (Exchange)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Study plan / personal statement
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (TOPIK / IELTS / TOEFL)
Bank balance certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the SKKU global admissions site.
2
Apply online
Register on the SKKU global admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the application fee if one applies.
4
Review
The university reviews your file; some programmes hold an interview.
5
Admission letter
Receive the admission letter and Certificate of Admission (COA).
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
SKKU's Humanities and Social Sciences Campus is in central Seoul near Hyehwa Station. The Natural Sciences Campus is in Suwon, about 45 km south of Seoul, and houses natural science, engineering, medicine and sports departments.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Global Economics
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Bachelor's
Global Biomedical Engineering
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Bachelor's
Computer Science and Engineering
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Bachelor's
Business Administration
Master's
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