Sogang University

Sogang University or 서강대학교 - private higher education institution in South Korea. The studies at Sogang University began in 1960. It has an urban campus located in Seoul.

University ranking. Sogang University is undoubtedly a dream of many applicants, as it is in the top 20 universities of South Korea. Sogang University is considered to be one of the most prestigious universities on the planet, securing the place in the top 5% of the world’s best universities. Its expertise lay in the fields of: «Arts and Humanities», «Engineering and Technology», «Natural Science», «Social Sciences and Management». In addition to the good academic standing the university is also respected by the employers all around the world.

Application process and the cost of tuition. The applicant must pass examinations as a part of the admission process. Academic year of the university consists of two semesters. A year of bachelor studies will cost you around 7,000 USD. Sogang University is considered to be a pricey option when it comes to obtaining a master’s degree - 7,000 USD per year of study. Also the university allows students to participate in scholarship programs, that can dramatically reduce the cost of their tuition. More information could be found on the official website of the university http://www.sogang.ac.kr.

The composition of the university. Sogang University is average in size with a capacity of 10 thousand students. Foreign applicants are not excluded from the admission process. The university has about 4% of foreign students. The teaching staff is 941 specialists. A variety of international student exchange programs are available at Sogang University.

Infrastructure of Sogang University. The library is available to all of the students. The university also provides dormitories for those who need them. It is one of the members of International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), and Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA).

Sogang University - Official Description

Sogang University was established by the Society of Jesus to provide an education based on Catholic belief and inspired by the Jesuit educational philosophy, in conformity with the Korean tradition of education. Sogang University's goal is to educate the whole human person on foundations of love and faith, encouraging all its members to be intent on the pursuit of learning in a sincere quest for truth, resolved to practice justice and respect the human dignity and worth of every person. Through this education, we aim to cultivate people of talent who will devote their lives to the development of a humanistic culture and the union of all mankind.

Bachelor - Sogang University

Located in the heart of Seoul, Sogang University was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1960. Since its foundation, Sogang has grown into one of the most prestigious universities in Korea. Sogang seeks scholastic excellence by providing world-class education through its outstanding faculty, state-of-the-art research, quality educational programs and rigorous academic management system based on the Jesuit education philosophy.