Sogang University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1256 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #331 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #19 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #12 of 39 | In Seoul |
| #352 of 2,119 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top50% | For 115 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Enrollment
- 9,227
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- sogang.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean
- Acceptance rate
- 37%*
* Sogang 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 or equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 9,227 |
| Full time employee | 755 |
| Student:staff ratio | 12:1 |
Research profile
Sogang University is a world-class research university with 14,969 scientific papers published and 236,845 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Materials Science, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Sogang University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 32 | 70 |
| 1992 | 41 | 56 |
| 1993 | 49 | 63 |
| 1994 | 84 | 131 |
| 1995 | 85 | 219 |
| 1996 | 124 | 235 |
| 1997 | 129 | 312 |
| 1998 | 170 | 518 |
| 1999 | 170 | 554 |
| 2000 | 195 | 702 |
| 2001 | 216 | 904 |
| 2002 | 345 | 1341 |
| 2003 | 296 | 1482 |
| 2004 | 329 | 1934 |
| 2005 | 301 | 2315 |
| 2006 | 336 | 2956 |
| 2007 | 402 | 3436 |
| 2008 | 517 | 4087 |
| 2009 | 581 | 5027 |
| 2010 | 582 | 5906 |
| 2011 | 750 | 7257 |
| 2012 | 787 | 8717 |
| 2013 | 792 | 9910 |
| 2014 | 730 | 11115 |
| 2015 | 822 | 12403 |
| 2016 | 741 | 12807 |
| 2017 | 718 | 13571 |
| 2018 | 683 | 15496 |
| 2019 | 724 | 17455 |
| 2020 | 752 | 19945 |
| 2021 | 734 | 23178 |
| 2022 | 768 | 24659 |
| 2023 | 754 | 24469 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Undergraduate, 3,629,000-4,742,000 per semester; Graduate, 4,635,000-9,130,000 per semester (KRW) |
|---|
Sogang 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 Sogang 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 | Advertising and Publicity, American Studies, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, East Asian Studies, Economics, Electronic Engineering, English, Film, French, Gender Studies, German, History, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Journalism, Korean, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Protective Services, Psychology, Public Relations, Religious Studies, Sociology, Southeast Asian Studies, Theatre, Theology |
|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree | Advertising and Publicity, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, East Asian Studies, Economics, Electronic Engineering, English, Film, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, History, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Journalism, Korean, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Protective Services, Psychology, Public Relations, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theatre, Theology |
Sogang University alumni
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Park Geun-hye
- Enrolled in Sogang University
- In 1974 graduated with bachelor's degree in electronic engineering
- Occupations
- international forum participantpolitician
- Biography
-
Park Geun-hye is a South Korean politician who served as the 11th (18th election) president of South Korea from 2013 to 2017, when she was impeached and convicted on related corruption charges.
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Park Eun-bin
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorfilm actoractorchild actor
- Biography
-
Park Eun-bin is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a child model in 1996, and made her small screen debut as a child actress in 1998's White Nights 3.98. She is known for her lead roles in the television series Hello, My Twenties! (2016–2017), Hot Stove League (2019–2020), Do You Like Brahms? (2020), The King's Affection (2021), Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022) and Castaway Diva (2023).
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Park Chan-wook
- Occupations
- film criticdirectorscreenwriterfilm producerfilm director
- Biography
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Park Chan-wook is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, producer, and former film critic. He is considered one of the most prominent filmmakers of South Korean cinema as well as 21st-century world cinema. His films have gained notoriety for their cinematography and framing, black humor and often brutal subject matter.
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Nam Ji-hyun
- Occupations
- actorfilm actormodel
- Biography
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Nam Ji-hyun is a South Korean actress who successfully transitioned from being one of the industry's premiere child artists to an acclaimed lead, well-loved for her roles in Queen Seondeok, Suspicious Partner, 100 Days My Prince, and 365: Repeat the Year.
Sogang University faculties and divisions
| Graduate School : Business | Business Administration |
|---|---|
| Graduate School : Economics | Economics |
| Graduate School : Education | Education |
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electronic Engineering, English, French, Gender Studies, German, History, Korean, Literature, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Southeast Asian Studies |
| Graduate School : Information Technology | Information Technology |
| Graduate School : International Studies | East Asian Studies, Finance, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies |
| Graduate School : Law | Law |
| Graduate School : Mass Communication | Mass Communication |
| Graduate School : Media Communications | Mass Communication, Media Studies |
| Graduate School : MOT (Management of Technology) | Management, Technology |
| Graduate School : Public Policy | Public Administration |
| Graduate School : Theology | Theology |
| School : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| School : Communication | Mass Communication |
| School : Economics | Economics |
| School : Engineering | Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology |
| School : Humanities and International Cultures | American Studies, Asian Studies, Chinese, East Asian Studies, English, English Studies, French Studies, German, Germanic Studies, History, Japanese, Korean, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies |
| School : Integrated Knowledge | East Asian Studies, Fine Arts, International Studies, Technology |
| School : Interdisciplinary Programmes | Biotechnology, Economics, Educational Sciences, Gender Studies, Leadership, Media Studies, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Religion, Science Education, Theology |
| School : Natural Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| School : Social Sciences | Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | 서강대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education; Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
| Motto | Be proud of Sogang, as Sogang is proud of you |
| Colors | cardinal red |
Location and contacts
| Address | 35 Baekbeom-ro Mapo-gu Seoul, 04107 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,668,000 |