Soongsil University: Statistics

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#1681 of 14,131 In the World
#483 of 5,830 In Asia
#29 of 193 In South Korea
#15 of 39 In Seoul
#325 of 1,006 For Web Design and Development
Top50% For 85 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 10,970 scientific papers with 137,486 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
10,970
Citations
137,486

Soongsil University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
8,181 / 106,472
Physics
6,916 / 99,633
Computer Science
6,034 / 57,258
Chemistry
5,268 / 94,082
Quantum and Particle physics
5,182 / 77,444
Biology
4,750 / 87,576
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,957 / 32,719
Materials Science
3,886 / 71,842
Environmental Science
3,684 / 52,421
Mathematics
3,604 / 30,853
Electrical Engineering
3,151 / 40,931
Organic Chemistry
2,952 / 66,204
Statistics
2,816 / 25,437
Medicine
2,642 / 33,023
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2,626 / 23,234
Telecommunications
2,507 / 18,588
Optical Engineering
2,359 / 29,573
Computer Networking
2,264 / 15,317
Biochemistry
2,140 / 47,171
Business
2,027 / 16,801
Psychology
1,771 / 17,150
Geology
1,743 / 29,689
Genetics
1,711 / 30,045
Philosophy
1,668 / 14,102
Geography and Cartography
1,651 / 18,968
Political Science
1,564 / 12,470
Chemical Engineering
1,545 / 39,661
Law
1,531 / 11,966
Nanotechnology
1,496 / 37,751
Pathology
1,401 / 16,844
Physical chemistry
1,393 / 35,702
Computer Vision
1,384 / 9,845
Ecology
1,360 / 23,171
Mechanical Engineering
1,352 / 14,343
Electronic Engineering
1,328 / 11,932
Sociology
1,317 / 12,221
Cyber Security
1,254 / 8,916
Machine Learning
1,208 / 13,957
Metallurgical Engineering
1,195 / 23,058
Management
1,079 / 10,043

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 2 5
1992 9 9
1993 10 8
1994 13 15
1995 23 23
1996 44 62
1997 57 66
1998 46 108
1999 85 148
2000 54 176
2001 65 204
2002 194 349
2003 142 497
2004 184 658
2005 231 859
2006 313 1080
2007 362 1316
2008 335 1692
2009 337 2291
2010 351 2898
2011 418 3795
2012 449 4704
2013 512 5465
2014 448 6033
2015 590 6759
2016 583 7202
2017 519 7602
2018 503 8711
2019 535 10646
2020 666 11641
2021 861 14285
2022 1000 16857
2023 936 18896
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 37)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Park Joo-ho is a South Korean former football player who usually played as a 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 45)
    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 54)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actortelevision actor
    Biography

    Park Won-sang is a South Korean actor.

  4. Han Kook-young

    Han Kook-young
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1990-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Han Kook-young is a South Korean football player who plays for Gangwon FC.

All 17 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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