Sookmyung Women's University: Statistics

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#2289 of 14,131 In the World
#702 of 5,830 In Asia
#39 of 193 In South Korea
#19 of 39 In Seoul
#691 of 1,035 For Cosmetology
Top50% For 63 other topics
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Quick Review

Gender
All female
Acceptance rate
33%
Enrollment
12,869
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Korean

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate33%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - July; August-December)
Enrollment12,869
Full time employee459
Student:staff ratio28:1

We've calculated the 33% acceptance rate for Sookmyung Women's 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

Sookmyung Women's University has published 7,004 scientific papers with 136,099 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Genetics, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publications
7,004
Citations
136,099

Sookmyung Women's University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
4,794 / 112,010
Chemistry
4,545 / 105,397
Biochemistry
3,329 / 84,938
Engineering
3,278 / 63,351
Medicine
3,189 / 72,287
Genetics
2,853 / 74,989
Physics
2,748 / 50,799
Organic Chemistry
2,631 / 57,946
Computer Science
2,561 / 43,934
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,083 / 34,014
Environmental Science
2,015 / 33,181
Quantum and Particle physics
1,930 / 35,498
Materials Science
1,727 / 37,258
Mathematics
1,384 / 18,175
Pathology
1,310 / 29,894
Psychology
1,299 / 26,766
Philosophy
1,098 / 14,262
Statistics
1,050 / 14,872
Business
1,040 / 14,476
Political Science
1,031 / 15,167
Law
999 / 14,696
Geology
989 / 17,099
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
986 / 12,282
Oncology and Cancer research
958 / 26,669
Nanotechnology
820 / 20,498
Immunology
801 / 22,048
Sociology
797 / 14,012
Geography and Cartography
795 / 11,461
Paleontology
739 / 13,149
Chemical Engineering
716 / 17,852
Optical Engineering
713 / 14,148
Machine Learning
704 / 9,737
Metallurgical Engineering
700 / 14,487
Economics
697 / 8,398
Ecology
684 / 11,136
Electrical Engineering
657 / 10,213
Linguistics
600 / 7,387
Pharmacology
585 / 15,316
Physical chemistry
578 / 14,553
Art & Design
572 / 5,496

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 9 8
1993 8 7
1994 17 16
1995 13 25
1996 30 40
1997 44 70
1998 31 82
1999 42 119
2000 52 148
2001 69 205
2002 91 331
2003 106 412
2004 117 586
2005 128 840
2006 177 965
2007 165 1168
2008 195 1572
2009 199 1879
2010 215 2393
2011 295 3069
2012 265 3639
2013 324 4169
2014 326 4797
2015 324 5034
2016 403 5472
2017 390 6231
2018 384 7617
2019 395 9336
2020 439 11867
2021 469 14241
2022 438 15437
2023 403 16351
2024 378 16507
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Sookmyung 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 per semester (KRW)
Undergraduate 4,200,000
Graduate (Master's) 5,500,000
Graduate (Doctoral) 6,500,000

Sookmyung 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 Sookmyung 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 Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Master's Degree Accountancy, Administration, Advertising and Publicity, Analytical Chemistry, Architectural and Environmental Design, Archiving, Art Education, Art History, Art Management, Art Therapy, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Clothing and Sewing, Computer Science, Consumer Studies, Continuing Education, Cosmetology, Criminology, Dance, Economic History, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, English, Family Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, History, Home Economics Education, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Design, Industrial Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, Interior Design, International Business, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Korean, Landscape Architecture, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Native Language Education, Nutrition, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy of Education, Physical Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Psychology, Public Relations, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Robotics, Science Education, Singing, Social Psychology, Sports Management, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Design, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation, Visual Arts, Welfare and Protective Services
Doctor's Degree Accountancy, Administration, Advertising and Publicity, Analytical Chemistry, Architectural and Environmental Design, Archiving, Art Education, Art History, Art Management, Art Therapy, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Clothing and Sewing, Computer Science, Continuing Education, Cosmetology, Dance, Design, East Asian Studies, Economic History, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Engineering, English, Family Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, History, Home Economics Education, Human Resources, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Design, Industrial Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, Interior Design, International Business, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Korean, Landscape Architecture, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Native Language Education, Nutrition, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy of Education, Physical Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Psychology, Public Relations, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Science Education, Singing, Sports Management, Statistics, Textile Design, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation, Visual Arts, Welfare and Protective Services

Sookmyung Women's University alumni

  1. Kim Keon-hee

    Kim Keon-hee
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1972-.. (age 53)
    Enrolled in Sookmyung Women's University
    In 1999 graduated with master's degree
    Occupations
    entrepreneur
    Biography

    Kim Keon-hee is a South Korean businesswoman who has served as the first lady of South Korea since 2022 as the wife of Yoon Suk Yeol. Since 2009, she has been the chief executive officer and president of the art exhibition company Covana Contents.

  2. Se-ri Pak

    Se-ri Pak
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1977-.. (age 48)
    Occupations
    golfer
    Biography

    Pak Se-ri or Se-ri Pak is a South Korean former professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour from 1998 to 2016. She was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2007.

  3. Bae Hyun-jin

    Bae Hyun-jin
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1983-.. (age 42)
    Occupations
    reporter
    Biography

    Bae Hyun-jin is a South Korean broadcaster and politician. Prior to entering politics, she was the anchor for Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), based in Seoul, South Korea. She is a member of the People Power Party.

  4. Moon Hee-kyung

    Moon Hee-kyung
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1965-.. (age 60)
    Enrolled in Sookmyung Women's University
    Studied French literature
    Occupations
    film actortelevision actorsingeractor
    Biography

    Moon Hee-kyung is a South Korean actress. Moon made her acting debut in musical theatre in 1995. She has also played supporting roles in films and television series, notably Skeletons in the Closet (also known as Shim's Family) in 2007.

All 13 notable alumni

Sookmyung Women's University faculties and divisions

Centre : Asia-Pacific Women's Information Network Computer Networks
College : Communication and Media Mass Communication, Media Studies
College : Economics and Business Administration Business and Commerce, Consumer Studies, Economics
College : Engineering Engineering
College : English English
College : Fine Arts Architectural and Environmental Design, Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Painting and Drawing
College : General Education Education
College : Human Ecology Child Care and Development, Clothing and Sewing, Family Studies, Food Science, Home Economics, Nutrition, Textile Design, Textile Technology
College : Law Law
College : Liberal Arts Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Cultural Studies, Education, Educational Psychology, English, French, German, History, Information Sciences, Japanese, Korean, Library Science, Tourism
College : Music Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Singing
College : Pharmacy Pharmacy
College : Science Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dance, Information Sciences, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Multimedia, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Physics, Statistics
College : Social Sciences Social Sciences
Graduate School : Clinical Pharmacy Health Sciences, Pharmacy
Graduate School : Computer-assisted Language Learning (TESOL) English
Graduate School : Distance Learning Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Cosmetology, Education, Preschool Education, Technology
Graduate School : Education Art Education, Education, Home Economics, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Social Sciences
Graduate School : Graduate Studies Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Social Sciences
Graduate School : Human Resources Development for Women Human Resources
Graduate School : International Services International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Social Studies
Graduate School : Life Style Design Advertising and Publicity, Ceramic Art, Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Packaging Technology, Textile Design
Graduate School : Music Therapy Art Therapy, Rehabilitation and Therapy
Graduate School : Public Policy and Industry Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Welfare
Graduate School : Social Education Humanities and Social Science Education
Graduate School : Traditional Culture and Arts Art History, Cultural Studies, Dance, Music
Laboratory : Women's Health Health Sciences
Research Division : Asian Women Social Sciences, Women's Studies
Research Division : Child Study Child Care and Development, Paediatrics
Research Division : Design Industrial Design
Research Division : Drug Information Toxicology
Research Division : Economics and Business Administration Business Administration, Economics
Research Division : English Language and Cultural Studies English, English Studies
Research Division : General Education Education
Research Division : Humanities Arts and Humanities
Research Division : ICT Convergence Information Technology
Research Division : Korean Language and Culture East Asian Studies, Korean
Research Division : Law Law
Research Division : Natural Sciences Natural Sciences
Research Division : Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacy
Research Division : Security Studies Protective Services
School : Business Business Administration

General information

Alternative names 숙명여자대학교
Founded 1948
Accreditation Korean Council for University Education (KCUE)
Motto Modesty, Wisdom and Justice

Location and contacts

Address 53-12 Chungpa-dong 2 ka Yongsan-gu
Seoul, 140-742
South Korea
City population 9,668,000

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