Soongsil University: Statistics

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#1710 of 14,131 In the World
#497 of 5,830 In Asia
#28 of 193 In South Korea
#14 of 39 In Seoul
#361 of 1,001 For Web Design and Development
Top50% For 90 other topics
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Quick Review

Religion
Christian
Acceptance rate
36%
Enrollment
16,000
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
ssu.ac.kr
Languages
Korean

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate36%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to February (March - June; August-February)
Enrollment16,000

We've calculated the 36% acceptance rate for Soongsil 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

Soongsil University has published 12,992 scientific papers with 190,947 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, Environmental Science, and Mathematics.

Publications
12,992
Citations
190,947

Soongsil University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
9,325 / 137,771
Physics
7,959 / 129,049
Computer Science
7,003 / 80,448
Chemistry
6,026 / 118,820
Quantum and Particle physics
5,929 / 100,339
Biology
5,449 / 109,914
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
4,673 / 49,584
Materials Science
4,374 / 86,170
Environmental Science
4,287 / 71,156
Mathematics
4,152 / 44,699
Electrical Engineering
3,490 / 50,459
Organic Chemistry
3,296 / 78,996
Statistics
3,262 / 36,736
Medicine
3,250 / 46,704
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3,052 / 33,154
Telecommunications
2,803 / 26,212
Optical Engineering
2,658 / 38,157
Computer Networking
2,533 / 22,397
Biochemistry
2,403 / 59,403
Business
2,361 / 24,607
Psychology
2,159 / 25,423
Geology
2,015 / 38,875
Philosophy
1,968 / 20,759
Geography and Cartography
1,945 / 27,217
Genetics
1,936 / 38,369
Political Science
1,857 / 19,421
Law
1,814 / 18,482
Pathology
1,745 / 23,535
Chemical Engineering
1,705 / 47,110
Nanotechnology
1,647 / 43,283
Sociology
1,605 / 18,933
Computer Vision
1,559 / 13,300
Mechanical Engineering
1,542 / 19,168
Ecology
1,507 / 29,705
Physical chemistry
1,482 / 39,639
Electronic Engineering
1,466 / 16,344
Cyber Security
1,430 / 13,339
Machine Learning
1,400 / 19,707
Metallurgical Engineering
1,304 / 26,851
Management
1,240 / 14,289

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 9 11
1993 10 8
1994 14 17
1995 26 28
1996 46 92
1997 63 98
1998 49 137
1999 92 213
2000 56 250
2001 73 279
2002 198 492
2003 157 650
2004 204 851
2005 251 1234
2006 338 1484
2007 377 1821
2008 352 2172
2009 372 2858
2010 395 3579
2011 478 4613
2012 528 5621
2013 611 6329
2014 544 7147
2015 668 7941
2016 650 8565
2017 580 9418
2018 552 10965
2019 608 12822
2020 755 14687
2021 949 17478
2022 1082 20242
2023 1028 23092
2024 806 23900
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Soongsil 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 4,200,000
Graduate 5,500,000
International Undergraduate 5,500,000
International Graduate 6,500,000

Soongsil 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 Soongsil 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
Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Law, Literature, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Administration
Master's Degree Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Advertising and Publicity, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Christian Religious Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continuing Education, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, French, German, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Technology, Interior Design, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Journalism, Korean, Law, Literature, Management, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Multimedia, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Social Welfare, Sociology, Sports, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Writing
Doctor's Degree Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Science, Continuing Education, Economics, Information Technology, International Business, Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy, Public Administration, Social Welfare, Structural Architecture

Soongsil University alumni

  1. Park Joo-ho

    Park Joo-ho
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1987-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Park Joo-ho is a South Korean former football player who usually played defender. A versatile player, he primarily played left-back but also in the midfield as a defensive or wide midfielder.

  2. Park Ji-yoon

    Park Ji-yoon
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1979-.. (age 46)
    Occupations
    television presenter
    Biography

    Park Ji-yoon is a South Korean former announcer and host. She is currently a host of the variety show Gourmet Road and has been a cast member of JTBC's Crime Scene since 2014. Park Ji-yoon married her former fellow KBS presenter Choi Dong-suk on September 11, 2009. She announced their divorce through her agency, JDB Entertainment, on October 31, 2023, after 14 years of marriage.

  3. Park Won-sang

    Park Won-sang
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1970-.. (age 55)
    Enrolled in Soongsil University
    Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in German-language literature
    Occupations
    film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
    Biography

    Park Won-sang is a South Korean actor.

  4. Choi Jin-cheul

    Choi Jin-cheul
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1971-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    association football playerassociation football manager
    Biography

    Choi Jin-cheul is a South Korean football manager and former player.

All 20 notable alumni

Soongsil University faculties and divisions

College : Business Administration Business Administration
College : Business and Economics Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Small Business
College : Engineering Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Technology
College : Humanities Arts and Humanities, Chinese, English, French, German, History, Korean, Literature, Philosophy
College : Information Technology Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Information Sciences, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
College : Law Law
College : Natural Sciences Chemistry, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics
College : Social Sciences International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Work
Department/Division : Creative Arts Film, Writing
Department/Division : Sport for all Studies Sports
Graduate School : Business Administration Business Administration
Graduate School : Christian Studies Christian Religious Studies
Graduate School : Education Education
Graduate School : Graduate Studies Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Advertising and Publicity, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Christian Religious Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continuing Education, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, French, German, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Technology, Interior Design, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Journalism, Korean, Law, Literature, Management, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Multimedia, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Social Welfare, Sociology, Sports, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Writing
Graduate School : Information Sciences Information Sciences
Graduate School : Small Business Small Business
Institute : Business and Economic Strategies Business Administration, Finance
Institute : Economics and International Commerce Economics, International Business
Institute : Future Technology Technology
Institute : High-Tech IT Convergence Information Technology
Institute : Humanities Arts and Humanities
Institute : Korean Christian Culture Research Cultural Studies
Institute : Legal Studies Law
Institute : Natural Sciences Industrial Engineering
Institute : Social Sciences Social Studies

General information

Alternative names SSU
숭실대학교
Founded 1897
Accreditation Korean Council for University Education (KCUE)
Motto Truth and Service

Location and contacts

Address 1-1 Sangdo 5-dong Dongjak-ku
Seoul, 156-743
South Korea
City population 9,668,000

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