Sookmyung Women's University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2154 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #595 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #38 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #19 of 39 | In Seoul |
| #696 of 1,026 | For Cosmetology |
| Top50% | For 63 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Enrollment
- 12,869
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.sookmyung.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 12,869 |
| Full time employee | 459 |
| Student:staff ratio | 28:1 |
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 7,261 scientific papers with 147,656 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.
Sookmyung Women's University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 129 | 840 |
| 2006 | 177 | 965 |
| 2007 | 165 | 1168 |
| 2008 | 195 | 1572 |
| 2009 | 199 | 1879 |
| 2010 | 215 | 2391 |
| 2011 | 295 | 3069 |
| 2012 | 265 | 3641 |
| 2013 | 325 | 4169 |
| 2014 | 325 | 4795 |
| 2015 | 324 | 5033 |
| 2016 | 403 | 5468 |
| 2017 | 390 | 6231 |
| 2018 | 384 | 7613 |
| 2019 | 395 | 9328 |
| 2020 | 439 | 11855 |
| 2021 | 469 | 14238 |
| 2022 | 438 | 15436 |
| 2023 | 403 | 16354 |
| 2024 | 381 | 16668 |
| 2025 | 328 | 14988 |
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
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Kim Keon Hee
- Enrolled in Sookmyung Women's University
- In 1999 graduated with master's degree
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
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Kim Keon Hee is a South Korean businesswoman who served as the first lady of South Korea from 2022 to 2025, as the wife of Yoon Suk Yeol, the 13th president of South Korea. From 2009 to 2022, she was the chief executive officer and president of the art exhibition company Covana Contents that closed down shortly after her husband took office.
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Se-ri Pak
- 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.
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Bae Hyun-jin
- Occupations
- announcerreporter
- 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.
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Moon Hee-kyung
- Enrolled in Sookmyung Women's University
- Studied French literature
- Occupations
- television actorsingeractorfilm actor
- 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.
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 |