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About SNU
Seoul National University (SNU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Seoul, South Korea. As a part of Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), SNU is actively building the academic environment in South Korea.
QS International Ranking of best universities placed the institution among the top-30 in the world. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-60.
SNU does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor and master programs.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Life Sciences & Medicine | 28 |
Social Sciences & Management | 34 |
Engineering & Technology | 36 |
Natural Sciences | 36 |
Agriculture & Forestry | 40 |
Accounting & Finance | 41 |
Arts & Humanities | 59 |

SNU tuition fees
The academic calendar at SNU is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. The tuition fee at SNU for foreign students varies depending on the program and starts from 3,733 USD per year. The university provides tuition assistance to some students through financial aid programs. They are available to both locals and foreigners. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
Study programs at SNU
Arts & Humanities
Craft
Design
Instrumental Music
Korean Music
Landscape Architecture
Journalism & Media
Media Art
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Communication
Computer Science & IT
Computational Sciences
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Information Science and Culture Technology Studies
Education & Training
Child Development and Family Studies
Education
Applied Sciences & Professions
Child Development and Family Studies
Consumer Science
Food Science and Biotechnology
Forest Environmental Science
Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design
Humanities
Anthropology
Craft
Liberal Studies
Oriental Painting
Painting
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Biology
Applied Life Chemistry
Biological Sciences
Biomaterials Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
Medicine
Animal Science and Biotechnology
Applied Biology
Applied Life Chemistry
Biological Sciences
Biomaterials Engineering
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
Child Development and Family Studies
Communication
Consumer Science
Economics
Physical Sciences
Agricultural and Resource Economics
Environmental Materials Science
Forest Environmental Science
Global Environmental Management
Statistics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agricultural and Resource Economics
Crop Science and Biotechnology
Environmental Materials Science
Forest Environmental Science
Rural Systems Engineering
Economics & Business Management
Agricultural and Resource Economics
Economics
Statistics
Agriculture & Forestry
Agricultural and Resource Economics
Animal Science and Biotechnology
Applied Life Chemistry
Biosystems Engineering
Crop Science and Biotechnology
Engineering & Technology
Aerospace Engineering
Biomaterials Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Other
Sociology
Computer Science & IT
Computational Science and Technology
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
History, Philosophy & Theology
Korean Music
Vocal Music
Education & Training
Child Development and Family Studies
Education
Vocational Education and Workforce Development
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Communication
Arts & Humanities
Art Management
Craft
Design
Instrumental Music
Korean Music
Applied Sciences & Professions
Biosystems Engineering
Child Development and Family Studies
Consumer Science
Food Science and Biotechnology
Food and Nutrition
Economics & Business Management
Art Management
Economics
Master of Business Administration
Statistics
Technology Management Economics and Policy Program
Agriculture & Forestry
Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural and Forest Meteorology
Animal Science and Biotechnology
Applied Life Chemistry
Crop Science and Biotechnology
Physical Sciences
Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural and Forest Meteorology
Environmental Materials Science
Environmental Planning
Geography
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Child Development and Family Studies
Communication
Consumer Science
Medicine
Agricultural Biotechnology
Animal Science and Biotechnology
Bioengineering
Biological Sciences
Biomaterials Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural and Forest Meteorology
Applied Life Chemistry
Environmental Materials Science
Environmental Planning
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Agricultural Biotechnology
Animal Science and Biotechnology
Applied Life Chemistry
Bioengineering
Biological Sciences
Law
Law
Humanities
Art Management
Communication
Craft
Oriental Painting
Painting
Accounting & Finance
Master of Business Administration
Engineering & Technology
Aerospace Engineering
Bioengineering
Biomaterials Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
Chemical Convergence for Energy and Environment
Other
Sociology

Bachelor degree at SNU
Admission to a bachelor's program is based on the results of entrance exams, but GPA also plays an important role. Your score must not be lower than 2. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 80. The IELTS score is not lower than 5.5.
Master's degree at SNU
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. It is impossible to enter SNU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 5.5. TOEFL — 79 or higher.
SNU campus
The campus of SNU is located in Seoul. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis. The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at SNU. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.

What to do after graduation
In order to stay in South Korea for another 6 months after graduation, you can apply for a job seeker visa. Graduates of SNU are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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