Sejong University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1103 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #250 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #15 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #10 of 39 | In Seoul |
| #225 of 1,015 | For Game Design and Development |
| Top50% | For 128 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 13,350
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- sejong.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean;English
- Acceptance rate
- 29%*
* Sejong University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - August; September-December) |
| Enrollment | 13,350 |
| Full time employee | 470 |
| Student:staff ratio | 28:1 |
Research profile
Sejong University is a world-class research university with 26,903 scientific papers published and 780,697 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Sejong University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 | 10 |
| 1996 | 22 | 36 |
| 1997 | 25 | 53 |
| 1998 | 33 | 53 |
| 1999 | 57 | 97 |
| 2000 | 122 | 177 |
| 2001 | 124 | 279 |
| 2002 | 268 | 629 |
| 2003 | 392 | 1106 |
| 2004 | 501 | 1699 |
| 2005 | 452 | 2337 |
| 2006 | 498 | 3049 |
| 2007 | 489 | 3854 |
| 2008 | 555 | 4942 |
| 2009 | 545 | 6086 |
| 2010 | 627 | 7023 |
| 2011 | 736 | 8612 |
| 2012 | 812 | 10680 |
| 2013 | 783 | 13027 |
| 2014 | 879 | 15469 |
| 2015 | 887 | 17189 |
| 2016 | 1048 | 20564 |
| 2017 | 1229 | 23963 |
| 2018 | 1408 | 31065 |
| 2019 | 1763 | 42588 |
| 2020 | 2098 | 60639 |
| 2021 | 2360 | 81612 |
| 2022 | 2380 | 97435 |
| 2023 | 2477 | 114313 |
| 2024 | 2154 | 121542 |
| 2025 | 1375 | 109704 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 6.7m. per annum (KRW) |
|---|
Sejong 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 Sejong 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architectural and Environmental Design, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cooking and Catering, Dance, Design, Earth Sciences, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fashion Design, Film, Food Science, Food Technology, Hotel Management, Information Technology, Journalism, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Molecular Biology, Music, Nanotechnology, Painting and Drawing, Physical Education, Physics, Public Administration, Service Trades, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree | Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architectural and Environmental Design, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cooking and Catering, Dance, Design, Earth Sciences, Economics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fashion Design, Film, Food Science, Food Technology, Hotel Management, Information Technology, Journalism, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Music, Nanotechnology, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Physics, Public Administration, Service Trades, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Town Planning, Visual Arts |
Sejong University alumni
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Song Hye-kyo
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actor
- Biography
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Song Hye-kyo is a South Korean actress. She gained international fame through her leading roles in the television dramas Autumn in My Heart (2000), All In (2003), Full House (2004), That Winter, the Wind Blows (2013), Descendants of the Sun (2016), Encounter (2018–2019), and The Glory (2022–2023). Her film work includes Hwang Jin Yi (2007), The Grandmaster (2013), My Brilliant Life (2014), and Dark Nuns (2025).
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G-Dragon
- Occupations
- songwritermodelsingerrecord producer
- Biography
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Kwon Ji-yong, best known as G-Dragon (지드래곤), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Dubbed the "King of K-pop", he rose to prominence as the leader of the South Korean boy band BigBang, which went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands in the world.
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Yoo Yeon-seok
- Enrolled in Sejong University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- television presenterfilm actorYouTuberstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Ahn Yeon-seok, better known by the stage name Yoo Yeon-seok, is a South Korean actor. After making his acting debut in 2003 with a small role in Oldboy, he resumed his acting career in 2008. His notable works include the films Re-encounter (2011), Architecture 101 (2012), A Werewolf Boy (2012), Whistle Blower (2014), and Love, Lies (2016), as well as the television series Reply 1994 (2013), Dr. Romantic (2016), Mr. Sunshine (2018), Hospital Playlist (2020–2021), and When the Phone Rings (2024).
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Shin Hae-sun
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Shin Hye-sun is a South Korean actress. She debuted in the television series School 2013. In 2017, Shin played her first leading role and became well known in the weekend drama, My Golden Life, which garnered more than 8 million viewers. She is also best known for her other leading roles in Korean dramas such as Still 17 (2018), Angel's Last Mission: Love (2019), Stranger (2017–2020), Mr. Queen (2020–2021), See You in My 19th Life (2023), and Welcome to Samdal-ri (2023–2024).
Sejong University faculties and divisions
| College : Arts and Physical Education | Dance, Fashion Design, Film, Industrial Design, Music, Painting and Drawing, Physical Education, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| College : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Management, Marketing |
| College : Electronics and Information Engineering | Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Film, Information Management, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Optical Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Visual Arts |
| College : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Military Science, Mining Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Engineering, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping |
| College : Hospitality and Tourism Management | Food Science, Food Technology, Hotel Management, Tourism |
| College : Liberal Arts | Arts and Humanities, Education, English, History, Japanese, Korean, Literature |
| College : Life Sciences | Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources |
| College : Natural Sciences | Astronomy and Space Science, Chemistry, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics |
| College : Social Science | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Communication Arts, Economics, International Business, Public Administration, Social Sciences |
| Department/Division : Interdisciplinary Studies | Administrative Law, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Fiscal Law, Human Rights, International Law, Labour Law, Law |
| Faculty : Liberal Arts | Arts and Humanities |
| Graduate School : Business | Business Administration |
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Social Sciences, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | SJU 세종대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1940 |
| Accreditation | Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
| Colors | sejong red |
Location and contacts
| Address | 209, Neungdong-ro Gwangjin-gu Seoul, 05006 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,668,000 |