Seoul Women's University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3736 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1264 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #69 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #25 of 39 | In Seoul |
| #1292 of 2,214 | For Gerontology |
| Top50% | For 19 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- All female
- Enrollment
- 8,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.swu.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean
- Acceptance rate
- 54%*
* Seoul Women's 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 February (March - August; September-February) |
| Enrollment | 8,000 |
Research profile
Seoul Women's University has published 2,356 scientific papers with 40,675 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Genetics, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, and Organic Chemistry.
Seoul Women's University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 9 |
| 1992 | 2 | 15 |
| 1993 | 2 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 | 12 |
| 1995 | 9 | 12 |
| 1996 | 17 | 16 |
| 1997 | 16 | 19 |
| 1998 | 18 | 34 |
| 1999 | 28 | 44 |
| 2000 | 17 | 59 |
| 2001 | 23 | 59 |
| 2002 | 36 | 106 |
| 2003 | 34 | 487 |
| 2004 | 46 | 179 |
| 2005 | 58 | 215 |
| 2006 | 46 | 321 |
| 2007 | 58 | 394 |
| 2008 | 69 | 439 |
| 2009 | 78 | 623 |
| 2010 | 83 | 856 |
| 2011 | 97 | 1066 |
| 2012 | 131 | 1333 |
| 2013 | 125 | 1597 |
| 2014 | 134 | 1925 |
| 2015 | 139 | 2189 |
| 2016 | 139 | 2442 |
| 2017 | 150 | 2605 |
| 2018 | 129 | 2770 |
| 2019 | 120 | 3300 |
| 2020 | 132 | 3797 |
| 2021 | 148 | 4146 |
| 2022 | 121 | 4449 |
| 2023 | 114 | 4434 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Seoul Women's 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 | 4,000,000 |
| Graduate | 6,000,000 |
| International Undergraduate | 5,000,000 |
| International Graduate | 7,000,000 |
Seoul Women's 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 Women's 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 Therapy, Business Administration, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Christian Religious Studies, Computer Education, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, English, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, History, Horticulture, Information Sciences, Korean, Library Science, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Media Studies, Multimedia, Native Language Education, Nutrition, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Public Administration, Science Education, Social Welfare, Social Work, Video |
|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree | Analytical Chemistry, Art Therapy, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Christian Religious Studies, Computer Science, Cooking and Catering, Dietetics, Ecology, Educational Psychology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, English, Environmental Studies, Fashion Design, Food Science, Food Technology, Horticulture, Immunology, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, Korean, Landscape Architecture, Linguistics, Literature, Microbiology, Multimedia, Nutrition, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Welfare, Social Work, Textile Design, Theology, Writing |
Notable alumni
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Han Ji-min
- Occupations
- film actoractor
- Biography
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Han Ji-min is a South Korean actress. After minor roles in All In (2003) and Dae Jang Geum (2003–2004), Han had her breakout role in revenge series Resurrection (2005). This was followed by leading roles in period dramas Capital Scandal (2007) and Yi San (2007–2008), contemporary dramas Cain and Abel (2009) and Padam Padam (2011–2012), romantic dramas Rooftop Prince (2012), Familiar Wife (2018) and The Light in Your Eyes (2019), as well as drama film Miss Baek (2018) for which she was named the Best Actress at the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards. Recently, Han starred in an omnibus-format series Our Blues (2022) and Behind Your Touch (2023).
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Lee Bo-young
- Occupations
- actorfilm actormodel
- Biography
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Lee Bo-young is a South Korean actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She is best known for starring in the television dramas My Daughter Seo-young (2012), I Can Hear Your Voice (2013), Whisper (2017), Mother (2018), When My Love Blooms (2020),Mine (2021), and Agency (2023) Lee was Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year in 2013.
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Yeom Hye-ran
- Occupations
- film actoractor
- Biography
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Yeom Hye-ran is a South Korean actress, with a portfolio of film, television, and theatre performances. Yeom began her career in theater in 1999 and made her screen debut in 2003. She has since played supporting roles in film and television, notably Dear My Friends, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016), I Can Speak, The Most Beautiful Goodbye (2017), Life (2018), When the Camellia Blooms, Innocent Witness (2019), Chocolate (2019–2020), The Uncanny Counter (2020–present), and The Glory (2022–2023).
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Go Youn-jung
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Go Youn-jung is a South Korean actress and model. She made her acting debut in the television series He Is Psychometric (2019) and gained recognition for her supporting role in the Netflix production Sweet Home (2020). She is also known for her work in the series Law School (2021), Alchemy of Souls (2022–2023), Moving (2023) and Death's Game (2023–2024), as well the film Hunt (2022).
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Kim Na-young
- Occupations
- comedian
- Biography
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Kim Na-young is a South Korean television personality, comedian, and Paris street fashion model. She was a cast member in the variety show We Got Married.
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Kim Ji-ho
- Occupations
- film actoractor
- Biography
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Kim Ji-Ho is a South Korean actress.
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Shin Yea-ji
- Years
- 1988-.. (age 36)
- Occupations
- figure skater
- Biography
-
Shin Yea-ji is a South Korean figure skating coach and choreographer and former competitive figure skater. She is the 2007 South Korean national silver medalist. She competed for two seasons on the Junior Grand Prix circuit, and placed fourth at the 2007 Winter Universiade. Her highest placement at an ISU Championship was 8th at the 2007 World Junior Championships.
Seoul Women's University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Childcare Education | Child Care and Development |
|---|---|
| Centre : IT Education | Computer Science |
| Centre : Language Education | Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese |
| College : Fine Arts | Ceramic Art, Communication Arts, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, Industrial Design |
| College : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Christian Religious Studies, English, French, German, History, Japanese, Korean, Literature |
| College : Information and Media | Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Information Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Multimedia, Software Engineering, Visual Arts |
| College : Natural Sciences | Architectural and Environmental Design, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Clothing and Sewing, Computer Science, Food Science, Food Technology, Horticulture, Mathematics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Sports, Sports Management |
| College : Social Sciences | Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Economics, Educational Psychology, Information Sciences, Library Science, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Welfare |
| Graduate School : Education | Education, Educational Sciences, Teacher Training |
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Industrial Engineering, Information Technology |
| Graduate School : Professional Therapeutic Technology | Art Therapy, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Graduate School : Social Welfare and Christian Studies | Christian Religious Studies, Social Welfare |
| Institute : Korea Ecology Education | Ecology |
General information
| Alternative names | SWU 서울여자대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Accreditation | Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 621 Hwarangro Nowon-gu Seoul, 01797 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,668,000 |