Sun Moon University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3556 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1187 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #62 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #3 of 3 | In Asan |
| #1401 of 3,091 | For Condensed Matter Physics |
| Top50% | For 23 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Enrollment
- 10,058
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- sunmoon.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 86% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - June; September- December) |
| Enrollment | 10,058 |
| Full time employee | 425 |
| Student:staff ratio | 24:1 |
We've calculated the 86% acceptance rate for Sun Moon 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
Sun Moon University has published 3,752 scientific papers with 41,268 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Biochemistry.
Sun Moon University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 11 | 4 |
| 1995 | 19 | 2 |
| 1996 | 25 | 12 |
| 1997 | 35 | 28 |
| 1998 | 50 | 51 |
| 1999 | 82 | 128 |
| 2000 | 71 | 154 |
| 2001 | 60 | 194 |
| 2002 | 60 | 272 |
| 2003 | 83 | 314 |
| 2004 | 106 | 385 |
| 2005 | 115 | 435 |
| 2006 | 119 | 496 |
| 2007 | 121 | 585 |
| 2008 | 91 | 646 |
| 2009 | 130 | 770 |
| 2010 | 132 | 848 |
| 2011 | 159 | 987 |
| 2012 | 157 | 1079 |
| 2013 | 154 | 1390 |
| 2014 | 190 | 1697 |
| 2015 | 221 | 1960 |
| 2016 | 240 | 2217 |
| 2017 | 172 | 2336 |
| 2018 | 157 | 2789 |
| 2019 | 171 | 3172 |
| 2020 | 167 | 3715 |
| 2021 | 206 | 4281 |
| 2022 | 212 | 4752 |
| 2023 | 220 | 4912 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 3m. per semester (KRW) |
|---|
Sun Moon 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 Sun Moon 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 | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Master's Degree | Administration, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture and Planning, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Chiropractic, Civil Engineering, Comparative Literature, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Cosmetology, Educational and Student Counselling, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, English, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Geological Engineering, History, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, International Economics, Japanese, Korean, Law, Literature, Management, Marine Biology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Missionary Studies, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Organic Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Russian, Social Welfare, Social Work, Solid State Physics, Spanish, Structural Architecture, Telecommunications Engineering, Theology, Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree | Administration, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Architecture and Planning, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Educational and Student Counselling, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Geological Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, Korean, Law, Literature, Marine Biology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Solid State Physics, Structural Architecture, Telecommunications Engineering, Theology |
Notable alumni
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Oh Jung-se
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Oh Jung-se is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series Missing 9 (2017), When the Camellia Blooms (2019), Hot Stove League (2019), and It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020), as well as the film Swing Kids (2018). He won the Best Supporting Actor – Television at the Baeksang Arts Awards for two years in row in 2020 and 2021.
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Jo Hyeon-woo
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Jo Hyeon-woo is a South Korean footballer who plays as goalkeeper for K League 1 club Ulsan HD and the South Korea national team.
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Yoon Won-il
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Yoon Won-il is a South Korean football player who currently plays for Daejeon Citizen in the K League Challenge.
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Niranjan Parajuli
- Enrolled in Sun Moon University
- 2000-2004 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy
- Occupations
- chemistuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Niranjan Parajuli is a Nepali chemist, biochemist and biotechnologist, who was President of Nepal Chemical Society (2019-2021) and Professor of Chemistry at the Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Parajuli is also an advocate for change in the Nepali education system, writing op-eds for national dailies, particularly focusing on higher education. EduRank has sorted Professor Parajuli as a notable alumnus of Tribhuvan University.
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Kang Sang-hee
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Kang Sang-hee is a South Korean footballer currently playing as a defender.
Sun Moon University faculties and divisions
| College : Engineering | Architecture, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Telecommunications Engineering |
|---|---|
| College : General Studies | Arabic, Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Computer Education, Continuing Education, English, French, Information Technology, Japanese, Modern Languages, Teacher Training |
| College : Health Sciences | Biomedicine, Dental Hygiene, Food Science, Health Sciences, Marine Biology, Medical Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Protective Services, Sports |
| College : Humanities and Foreign Languages | Asian Studies, Chinese, Cultural Studies, East Asian Studies, Eastern European Studies, English, Graphic Design, History, Japanese, Korean, Latin American Studies, Literature, Russian, Spanish |
| College : International Peace Studies | Asian Studies, East Asian Studies, International Business, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Korean, Leisure Studies, Tourism |
| College : Social Sciences | Advertising and Publicity, Business Administration, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Management, Information Technology, Journalism, Law, Mass Communication, Police Studies, Public Administration, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Social Welfare |
| College : Theology and Pure Love | Child Care and Development, Theology |
| Graduate School : Education | East Asian Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Environmental Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Teacher Training |
| Graduate School : General Graduate Studies | Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Korean, Law, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Physical Education, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Graduate School : Integrated Medical Sciences | Cosmetology, Esoteric Practices, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy |
| Graduate School : Interpretation and Translation | Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
| Graduate School : Public Administration | Administration, Fire Science, Government, Police Studies, Protective Services, Public Administration, Real Estate |
| Graduate School : Social Welfare | Family Studies, Psychology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Psychology, Social Welfare |
| Graduate School : Theology | Missionary Studies, Religion, Theology |
General information
| Alternative names | SMU 선문대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development; Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 70 221-beongil, Sunmoon-ro Tangjeong-myeon Asan-si, Chungnam-do, 31460 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 320,000 |