Sun Moon University: Statistics

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#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
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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 Rate86%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - June; September- December)
Enrollment10,058
Full time employee425
Student:staff ratio24:1

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.

Publications
3,752
Citations
41,268

Sun Moon University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
2,595 / 28,459
Chemistry
2,558 / 33,870
Physics
2,277 / 26,681
Biology
2,247 / 29,566
Quantum and Particle physics
1,807 / 22,449
Organic Chemistry
1,797 / 25,102
Materials Science
1,754 / 22,575
Environmental Science
1,706 / 20,678
Computer Science
1,452 / 12,292
Biochemistry
1,150 / 17,984
Medicine
1,103 / 10,731
Geology
1,032 / 13,326
Optical Engineering
957 / 12,882
Metallurgical Engineering
953 / 13,551
Genetics
888 / 12,380
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
860 / 6,464
Nanotechnology
793 / 10,922
Electrical Engineering
770 / 7,614
Chemical Engineering
712 / 11,322
Paleontology
652 / 8,099
Mechanical Engineering
628 / 7,600
Mathematics
606 / 4,363
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
604 / 4,136
Physical chemistry
523 / 8,826
Geography and Cartography
517 / 5,292
Statistics
488 / 3,208
Psychology
482 / 3,472
Pathology
456 / 3,402
Ecology
452 / 4,711
Telecommunications
440 / 3,513
Philosophy
432 / 3,563
Condensed Matter Physics
429 / 5,358
Business
402 / 3,036
Political Science
368 / 2,719
Law
361 / 2,715
Computer Networking
348 / 2,213
Structural Engineering
343 / 3,457
Computer Vision
335 / 2,496
Nuclear Physics
297 / 3,011
Acoustical Engineering
296 / 3,592

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
Academic rankings

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

  1. Oh Jung-se

    Oh Jung-se
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1977-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actortelevision actor
    Biography

    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.

  2. Jo Hyeon-woo

    Jo Hyeon-woo
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1991-.. (age 33)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    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.

  3. Yoon Won-il

    Yoon Won-il
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1986-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Yoon Won-il is a South Korean football player who currently plays for Daejeon Citizen in the K League Challenge.

  4. Niranjan Parajuli

    Niranjan Parajuli
    Born in
    Nepal Flag Nepal
    Years
    1972-.. (age 52)
    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.

  5. Kang Sang-hee

    Kang Sang-hee
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1998-.. (age 26)
    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

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