Sangmyung University: Statistics

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#2954 of 14,131 In the World
#948 of 5,830 In Asia
#51 of 193 In South Korea
#22 of 39 In Seoul
#840 of 1,017 For Game Design and Development
Top50% For 49 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
47%
Enrollment
6,604
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.smu.ac.kr
Languages
Korean

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate47%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - August; September-December)
Enrollment6,604

We've calculated the 47% acceptance rate for Sangmyung University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Sangmyung University has published 5,228 scientific papers with 73,833 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Medicine, and Quantum and Particle physics.

Publications
5,228
Citations
73,833

Sangmyung University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
2,977 / 42,122
Computer Science
2,778 / 38,754
Biology
2,737 / 51,308
Chemistry
2,434 / 46,078
Physics
2,290 / 33,280
Environmental Science
2,238 / 31,274
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,169 / 25,385
Biochemistry
1,593 / 35,762
Medicine
1,495 / 28,653
Quantum and Particle physics
1,481 / 18,900
Organic Chemistry
1,436 / 25,668
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,379 / 15,356
Mathematics
1,306 / 13,902
Genetics
1,305 / 29,206
Materials Science
1,223 / 18,966
Psychology
1,181 / 15,278
Ecology
1,167 / 17,515
Philosophy
1,070 / 11,541
Geology
1,065 / 15,854
Business
1,050 / 9,678
Political Science
1,038 / 11,165
Law
1,010 / 11,070
Statistics
945 / 9,994
Geography and Cartography
918 / 11,017
Machine Learning
759 / 8,907
Sociology
748 / 8,674
Computer Vision
720 / 7,505
Art & Design
717 / 8,471
Electrical Engineering
699 / 8,632
Computer Networking
683 / 7,252
Chemical Engineering
673 / 11,983
Linguistics
628 / 6,897
Paleontology
611 / 10,848
History
610 / 7,416
Telecommunications
608 / 7,100
Optical Engineering
606 / 7,445
Cyber Security
606 / 8,173
Archaeology
572 / 7,266
Botany
560 / 9,195
Pathology
557 / 7,762

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 1 4
1993 0 4
1994 2 3
1995 2 2
1996 4 5
1997 10 7
1998 10 19
1999 15 33
2000 17 44
2001 24 78
2002 31 100
2003 35 126
2004 85 165
2005 74 262
2006 74 312
2007 61 414
2008 79 469
2009 120 666
2010 147 814
2011 209 1151
2012 272 1548
2013 326 1872
2014 317 2423
2015 286 2819
2016 239 3028
2017 253 3135
2018 246 3523
2019 301 4300
2020 364 6738
2021 422 8581
2022 454 9754
2023 393 10270
2024 324 10402
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Sangmyung University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (KRW)
Undergraduate 4,200,000
Graduate 5,500,000
International Undergraduate 5,500,000
International Graduate 6,500,000

The currency used is South Korean Won (KRW).

Sangmyung University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Sangmyung University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Master's Degree Art Education, Art Management, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Cooking and Catering, Dance, Design, East Asian Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Film, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Geography (Human), Health Administration, Home Economics, Home Economics Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Business, Library Science, Materials Engineering, Mathematics Education, Multimedia, Music, Music Education, Native Language Education, Nutrition, Pedagogy, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Private Law, Protective Services, Psychology, Public Administration, Real Estate, Safety Engineering, Science Education, Social Welfare, Social Work, Software Engineering, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Sports, Teacher Training, Writing
Doctor's Degree Art Management, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cooking and Catering, Dance, Design, Ecology, Economics, Education, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Geography (Human), Home Economics, Information Sciences, International Business, Library Science, Materials Engineering, Media Studies, Music, Native Language Education, Nutrition, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Private Law, Public Administration, Real Estate, Software Engineering, Technology, Welfare and Protective Services, Writing

Sangmyung University alumni

  1. Choi Won-young

    Choi Won-young
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1976-.. (age 49)
    Enrolled in Sangmyung University
    Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
    Occupations
    film actortelevision actordanceractor
    Biography

    Choi Won-young is a South Korean actor.

  2. Jeon Hye-jin

    Jeon Hye-jin
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1976-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    film actoractortelevision actor
    Biography

    Jeon Hye-jin is a South Korean actress. She starred in Lee Joon-ik's historical drama The Throne (2015), for which she won a Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.

  3. Go Soo

    Go Soo
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1978-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    stage actorfilm actortelevision actor
    Biography

    Go Soo, also known as Ko Soo, is a South Korean actor. He has appeared in television series such as Piano, Green Rose and Will It Snow for Christmas?, as well as the films White Night and The Front Line.

  4. Park Se-young

    Park Se-young
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1988-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    film actoractortelevision actor
    Biography

    Park Se-young is a South Korean actress. She rose to fame in 2012 with supporting roles in the television dramas Faith and School 2013. Park has since played leading roles in A Tale Of Two Sisters (2013) and Glorious Day (2014), as well as the film The Cat Funeral (2015).

All 22 notable alumni

Sangmyung University faculties and divisions

College : Art and Culture Dance, Design, Fine Arts, Multimedia, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Singing
College : Business Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Business
College : Education Education, Foreign Languages Education, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education
College : Graduate Studies Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Design, Education, Fine Arts, Psychology, Technology, Welfare and Protective Services
College : Humanities and Social Sciences East Asian Studies, Geography (Human), History, Information Sciences, Law, Library Science, Public Administration, Social Welfare
College : ICT Convergence Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Energy Engineering, Private Law, Software Engineering
College : Natural Sciences Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Clothing and Sewing, Consumer Studies, Cooking and Catering, Health Sciences, House Arts and Environment, Materials Engineering, Nutrition, Sports, Textile Technology
College : University-Industry Cooperation Cosmetology, Design, Fine Arts, Hotel and Restaurant, Military Science, Service Trades
Graduate School : General Studies Arts and Humanities
Research Division : Basic Sciences Natural Sciences
Research Division : Computer Networks Computer Networks
Research Division : Cultural Studies Cultural Studies
Research Division : Design Design
Research Division : Economic Policy Economic and Finance Policy
Research Division : Formative Art and Music Art Education, Music Education
Research Division : Language and Literature Literature, Modern Languages
Research Division : Natural Sciences Natural Sciences
Research Division : Photo-journalism Journalism, Photography
Research Division : Student Counselling Centre Educational and Student Counselling
Research Division : Technology Technology

General information

Alternative names SMU
상명대학교
Founded 1937
Accreditation Korean Council for University Education (KCUE)
Motto Jilli, jeongeui, sarang
Trust, Justice and Love
Colors blue, white

Location and contacts

Address 20, Hongimun 2-Gil Jongno-gu
Seoul, 03016
South Korea
City population 9,668,000

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