Sejong University: Statistics

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#1086 of 14,131 In the World
#265 of 5,830 In Asia
#16 of 193 In South Korea
#10 of 39 In Seoul
#289 of 1,002 For Game Design and Development
Top50% For 119 other topics
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Quick Review

Enrollment
13,350
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
sejong.ac.kr
Languages
Korean;English
Acceptance rate
33%*

* 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 RequirementsGraduation from high school and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - August; September-December)
Enrollment13,350
Full time employee470
Student:staff ratio28:1

Research profile

Sejong University is a world-class research university with 21,739 scientific papers published and 466,041 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publications
21,739
Citations
466,041

Sejong University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
15,998 / 346,313
Physics
13,942 / 301,293
Chemistry
13,071 / 293,635
Biology
11,408 / 262,132
Quantum and Particle physics
10,485 / 230,955
Environmental Science
10,443 / 250,927
Computer Science
10,406 / 199,786
Materials Science
8,930 / 198,068
Organic Chemistry
8,421 / 200,653
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
6,558 / 141,633
Biochemistry
5,507 / 123,201
Geology
5,493 / 129,692
Mathematics
5,396 / 107,434
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,967 / 92,209
Geography and Cartography
4,941 / 118,674
Electrical Engineering
4,937 / 95,041
Medicine
4,771 / 113,620
Optical Engineering
4,384 / 88,848
Statistics
4,334 / 88,659
Ecology
4,287 / 122,775
Chemical Engineering
3,883 / 100,096
Genetics
3,879 / 81,042
Metallurgical Engineering
3,818 / 91,220
Telecommunications
3,539 / 57,736
Nanotechnology
3,400 / 82,083
Business
3,330 / 78,714
Machine Learning
3,280 / 80,446
Philosophy
3,273 / 69,608
Physical chemistry
3,244 / 85,385
Psychology
3,194 / 83,395
Political Science
2,836 / 75,525
Computer Vision
2,819 / 53,772
Computer Networking
2,803 / 43,245
Law
2,796 / 74,809
Paleontology
2,643 / 57,702
History
2,523 / 59,075
Archaeology
2,463 / 58,200
Mechanical Engineering
2,092 / 37,916
Astrophysics and Astronomy
1,922 / 47,778
Pathology
1,899 / 43,431

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 5 2
1992 5 3
1993 4 3
1994 4 7
1995 8 9
1996 16 28
1997 25 41
1998 29 46
1999 51 89
2000 114 137
2001 115 231
2002 247 525
2003 340 913
2004 449 1344
2005 436 1862
2006 450 2555
2007 471 3239
2008 478 4164
2009 481 5093
2010 515 5910
2011 616 6884
2012 678 8350
2013 650 10275
2014 740 11970
2015 832 13635
2016 959 15788
2017 1140 18468
2018 1291 24668
2019 1628 34326
2020 1893 47845
2021 2236 65954
2022 2279 81478
2023 2273 90421
Academic rankings

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

  1. Song Hye-kyo

    Song Hye-kyo
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1981-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    film actormodeltelevision actor
    Biography

    Song Hye-kyo is a South Korean actress. She gained international popularity 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) and The Glory (2022). Her film work includes Hwang Jin Yi (2007), The Grandmaster (2013), My Brilliant Life (2014), and The Queens (2015).

  2. G-Dragon

    G-Dragon
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1988-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    modelsongwriterrecord producersinger
    Biography

    Kwon Ji-yong, best known as G-Dragon (지드래곤), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion designer, known as the "King of K-pop". G-Dragon is the recipient of numerous awards, including seven Mnet Asian Music Awards, six Melon Music Awards, two Korean Music Awards, two Golden Disc Awards, two MBC Entertainment Awards, among several other awards. Additionally, he is the first and only solo artist to receive the Mnet Asian Music Award for Artist of the Year in 2013.

  3. Shin Hae-sun

    Shin Hae-sun
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1989-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    film actoractor
    Biography

    Shin Hye-sun is a South Korean actress. She made her debut 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), The Hymn of Death (2018), Angel's Last Mission: Love (2019), Mr. Queen (2020–2021), See You in My 19th Life (2023), and Welcome to Samdal-ri (2023–2024).

  4. Yoo Yeon-seok

    Yoo Yeon-seok
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1984-.. (age 40)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actortelevision actor
    Biography

    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), Perfect Proposal (2015), Mood of the Day (2016) as well as the television series Reply 1994 (2013), Warm and Cozy (2015), Dr. Romantic (2016), Mr. Sunshine (2018), and Hospital Playlist (2020).

All 37 notable alumni

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

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