Soongsil University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1641 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #427 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #26 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #14 of 39 | In Seoul |
| #356 of 1,010 | For Web Design and Development |
| Top50% | For 92 other topics |
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 Rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to February (March - June; August-February) |
| Enrollment | 16,000 |
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 13,605 scientific papers with 208,518 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.
Soongsil University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10 | 8 |
| 1994 | 15 | 17 |
| 1995 | 27 | 28 |
| 1996 | 46 | 94 |
| 1997 | 63 | 100 |
| 1998 | 49 | 137 |
| 1999 | 92 | 216 |
| 2000 | 56 | 253 |
| 2001 | 73 | 279 |
| 2002 | 198 | 492 |
| 2003 | 157 | 650 |
| 2004 | 204 | 850 |
| 2005 | 251 | 1238 |
| 2006 | 338 | 1484 |
| 2007 | 377 | 1819 |
| 2008 | 352 | 2172 |
| 2009 | 372 | 2858 |
| 2010 | 395 | 3578 |
| 2011 | 478 | 4613 |
| 2012 | 528 | 5623 |
| 2013 | 611 | 6330 |
| 2014 | 544 | 7149 |
| 2015 | 668 | 7943 |
| 2016 | 650 | 8565 |
| 2017 | 580 | 9419 |
| 2018 | 552 | 10966 |
| 2019 | 609 | 12819 |
| 2020 | 755 | 14686 |
| 2021 | 949 | 17480 |
| 2022 | 1082 | 20243 |
| 2023 | 1028 | 23106 |
| 2024 | 817 | 24217 |
| 2025 | 780 | 22505 |
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
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Park Joo-ho
- 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.
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Park Ji-yoon
- Occupations
- television presenterannouncer
- Biography
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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.
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Park Won-sang
- Enrolled in Soongsil University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in German-language literature
- Occupations
- singerstage actortelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Park Won-sang is a South Korean actor.
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Hwang Sok-yong
- Occupations
- novelistwriterjournalist
- Biography
-
Hwang Sok-yong is a South Korean novelist.
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 |