Seoul National University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #156 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #14 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #1 of 39 | In Seoul |
| #19 of 1,098 | For Marine Engineering |
| Top100 | For 83 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Enrollment
- 28,378
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- snu.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or teachers' college, or equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education in Korea, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to February (March - June; September-February) |
| Enrollment | 28,378 |
| Full time employee | 5,315 |
| Student:staff ratio | 5:1 |
We've calculated the 20% acceptance rate for Seoul National 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
Seoul National University is a world-class research university with 217,410 scientific papers published and 6,052,348 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Genetics, Quantum and Particle physics, and Biochemistry.
Seoul National University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 747 | 2175 |
| 1994 | 898 | 2659 |
| 1995 | 1149 | 3366 |
| 1996 | 1409 | 4386 |
| 1997 | 1728 | 5706 |
| 1998 | 2051 | 7658 |
| 1999 | 2309 | 10208 |
| 2000 | 2796 | 13971 |
| 2001 | 3028 | 18054 |
| 2002 | 4625 | 26948 |
| 2003 | 4480 | 33700 |
| 2004 | 4763 | 42741 |
| 2005 | 5286 | 55249 |
| 2006 | 5820 | 68351 |
| 2007 | 6158 | 80358 |
| 2008 | 6472 | 95698 |
| 2009 | 7030 | 112199 |
| 2010 | 7755 | 132039 |
| 2011 | 8305 | 158652 |
| 2012 | 8855 | 182981 |
| 2013 | 9010 | 212161 |
| 2014 | 9159 | 235867 |
| 2015 | 9510 | 255700 |
| 2016 | 9196 | 276750 |
| 2017 | 9572 | 298718 |
| 2018 | 9921 | 329209 |
| 2019 | 10714 | 376113 |
| 2020 | 11141 | 451516 |
| 2021 | 11022 | 516614 |
| 2022 | 10822 | 518968 |
| 2023 | 11435 | 541090 |
| 2024 | 10073 | 546275 |
| 2025 | 8021 | 488843 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Seoul National 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 | 4,216,000 |
| Graduate (Master's) | 5,534,000 |
| Graduate (Doctoral) | 6,852,000 |
All costs are in South Korean Won (KRW).
Seoul National 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 Seoul National 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 | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Aesthetics, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Applied Chemistry, Archaeology, Architecture, Archiving, Art Education, Art History, Art Management, Astronomy and Space Science, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Consumer Studies, Crop Production, Dentistry, Design, Earth Sciences, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Engineering Management, English, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Family Studies, Fashion Design, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, Forestry, French, Gender Studies, Genetics, Geography (Human), German, Handicrafts, History, Home Economics Education, Horticulture, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Engineering, International Relations and Diplomacy, Korean, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Marine Engineering, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Meteorology, Microbiology, Music, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Musicology, Native Language Education, Naval Architecture, Neurosciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Oncology, Painting and Drawing, Performing Arts, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Psychology, Religious Studies, Rural Planning, Russian, Science Education, Sculpture, Singing, Social Welfare, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Statistics, Teacher Training, Textile Design, Town Planning, Veterinary Science, Vocational Education, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Aesthetics, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Applied Chemistry, Archaeology, Architecture, Archiving, Art Education, Art History, Art Management, Astronomy and Space Science, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Consumer Studies, Crop Production, Dentistry, Design, Earth Sciences, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Engineering Management, English, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Family Studies, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, Forestry, French, Gender Studies, Genetics, Geography (Human), German, Handicrafts, History, Home Economics Education, Horticulture, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Engineering, International Relations and Diplomacy, Korean, Landscape Architecture, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Marine Engineering, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Meteorology, Microbiology, Music, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Musicology, Native Language, Native Language Education, Naval Architecture, Neurosciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Oncology, Performing Arts, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Religious Studies, Rural Planning, Russian, Science Education, Singing, Social Welfare, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Statistics, Teacher Training, Textile Design, Town Planning, Veterinary Science, Vocational Education, Zoology |
Seoul National University alumni
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Kim Tae-hee
- Occupations
- modeltelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Kim Tae-hee is a South Korean actress. Considered one of South Korea's most beautiful actresses, she is best known for her roles in television series such as Stairway to Heaven (2003–2004), Love Story in Harvard (2004–2005), Iris (2009), My Princess (2011), Yong-pal (2015), and Hi Bye, Mama! (2020).
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Yoon Suk Yeol
- Enrolled in Seoul National University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Laws
- Occupations
- prosecutorlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Yoon Suk Yeol is a South Korean politician and attorney who served as the 13th president of South Korea from 2022 until his removal from office in 2025. A member of the People Power Party during his presidency, he was the shortest-serving directly elected president in the country's democratic history since 1987. Yoon previously served as the prosecutor general of South Korea from 2019 to 2021.
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Ban Ki-moon
- Occupations
- diplomatwriterpolitician
- Biography
-
Ban Ki-moon is a South Korean politician and diplomat who served as the eighth secretary-general of the United Nations between 2007 and 2016. Prior to his appointment as secretary-general, Ban was the South Korean minister of foreign affairs and trade between 2004 and 2006. Ban was initially considered to be a long shot for the office of Secretary-General of the United Nations; he began to campaign for the office in February 2006. As the foreign minister of South Korea, he was able to travel to all the countries on the United Nations Security Council, a manoeuvre that subsequently turned him into the campaign's front-runner.
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Lee Sang-yoon
- Enrolled in Seoul National University
- Studied physics
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Lee Sang-yoon is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his starring roles in Seoyoung, My Daughter (2012), Angel Eyes (2014), Liar Game (2014), On the Way to the Airport (2016), Whisper (2017), About Time (2018), VIP (2019), and One the Woman (2021).
Seoul National University faculties and divisions
| College : Agriculture and Life Sciences | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Food Science, Forestry, Rural Planning |
|---|---|
| College : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| College : Education | Education, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Science Education |
| College : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Nuclear Engineering, Structural Architecture |
| College : Fine Arts | Design, Fine Arts, Handicrafts, Painting and Drawing, Sculpture |
| College : Human Ecology | Child Care and Development, Clothing and Sewing, Consumer Studies, Cooking and Catering, Nutrition |
| College : Humanities | Aesthetics, Archaeology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Chinese, English, French, German, History, Korean, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Russian, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Spanish |
| College : Law | Law |
| College : Medicine | Medicine |
| College : Music | Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Singing |
| College : Natural Sciences | Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics |
| College : Nursing | Nursing |
| College : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| College : Social Sciences | Anthropology, Communication Studies, Economics, Geography (Human), International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Sociology |
| College : Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Science |
| Graduate School : Business | Business Administration |
| Graduate School : Convergence Science and Technology | Artificial Intelligence, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Pharmacology |
| Graduate School : Environmental Studies | Environmental Studies |
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Fine Arts, Medicine, Music, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Graduate School : International Agriculture Technology | Agricultural Engineering |
| Graduate School : International Studies | International Studies |
| Graduate School : Public Administration | Public Administration |
| Graduate School : Public Health | Public Health |
| Institute : Asian Institute for Energy | Energy Engineering |
| Institute : Big Data | Data Processing |
| Institute : Greenbio Science Technology | Biological and Life Sciences, Environmental Studies |
| Institute : Peace and Unification Studies | International Relations and Diplomacy, Peace and Disarmament |
| Institute : Research in Finance and Economics | Economics, Finance |
| Research Division : Bio-MAX/N-Bio | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Research Division : Environment and Sustainability | Environmental Studies |
| School : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Medicine | Medicine |
General information
| Alternative names | SNU 서울대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Accreditation | Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
| Motto | Veritas Lux Mea The Truth is My Light |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu Seoul, 151-742 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,668,000 |