Sangmyung University: Statistics

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#2967 of 14,131 In the World
#941 of 5,830 In Asia
#51 of 193 In South Korea
#22 of 39 In Seoul
#873 of 1,002 For Game Design and Development
Top50% For 45 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 4,163 scientific papers with 45,391 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
4,163
Citations
45,391

Sangmyung University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
2,485 / 28,385
Biology
2,233 / 30,276
Computer Science
2,204 / 20,336
Chemistry
2,028 / 27,687
Physics
1,929 / 22,413
Environmental Science
1,808 / 22,126
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,700 / 16,428
Biochemistry
1,357 / 20,434
Quantum and Particle physics
1,269 / 13,862
Organic Chemistry
1,246 / 19,183
Medicine
1,160 / 14,884
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,111 / 9,850
Genetics
1,083 / 15,287
Mathematics
1,065 / 8,730
Materials Science
1,057 / 14,709
Ecology
947 / 12,062
Psychology
942 / 10,260
Geology
884 / 11,620
Philosophy
848 / 7,331
Business
831 / 6,457
Political Science
815 / 7,160
Law
793 / 7,132
Statistics
775 / 6,091
Geography and Cartography
710 / 7,207
Machine Learning
628 / 5,600
Computer Vision
615 / 5,237
Sociology
602 / 5,581
Chemical Engineering
602 / 9,252
Electrical Engineering
592 / 6,222
Computer Networking
582 / 5,152
Art & Design
555 / 3,635
Cyber Security
529 / 5,520
Telecommunications
526 / 4,877
Optical Engineering
518 / 5,724
Paleontology
516 / 8,209
Linguistics
510 / 4,353
History
465 / 4,776
Economics
456 / 3,010
Archaeology
440 / 4,676
Physical chemistry
438 / 6,842

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 1 1
1992 1 1
1993 0 5
1994 2 3
1995 2 1
1996 4 5
1997 10 6
1998 10 16
1999 15 27
2000 17 40
2001 25 73
2002 28 81
2003 29 102
2004 82 139
2005 70 206
2006 73 279
2007 58 343
2008 70 377
2009 93 537
2010 114 664
2011 154 901
2012 212 1264
2013 277 1482
2014 246 1887
2015 248 2229
2016 207 2379
2017 219 2494
2018 207 2754
2019 283 3518
2020 293 4310
2021 361 5441
2022 386 6394
2023 326 6591
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 48)
    Occupations
    dancertelevision actorfilm actoractor
    Biography

    Choi Won-young is a South Korean actor.

  2. Park Se-young

    Park Se-young
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1988-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actortelevision 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).

  3. Kim Yo-han

    Kim Yo-han
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1999-.. (age 25)
    Occupations
    actorsinger
    Biography

    Kim Yo-han, also known by the mononym Yohan (Korean: 요한), is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the boy group WEi and a former member of boy group X1, finishing first on Produce X 101. He made his solo debut with the digital single "No More" on August 25, 2020. He debuted in acting through A Love So Beautiful.

  4. Go Soo

    Go Soo
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1978-.. (age 46)
    Occupations
    film actorstage 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.

All 20 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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