University of Seoul: Statistics

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#1969 of 14,131 In the World
#581 of 5,830 In Asia
#34 of 193 In South Korea
#17 of 39 In Seoul
#380 of 1,696 For Transportation Engineering
Top50% For 90 other topics
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Quick Review

Enrollment
15,967
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
uos.ac.kr
Languages
Korean
Acceptance rate
36%*

* The University of Seoul is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to February (March - August, September- February)
Enrollment15,967

Research profile

University of Seoul has published 10,779 scientific papers with 190,565 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publications
10,779
Citations
190,565

University of Seoul majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
8,216 / 148,551
Physics
7,237 / 138,491
Chemistry
6,892 / 147,144
Biology
5,486 / 117,836
Quantum and Particle physics
5,480 / 103,998
Environmental Science
5,184 / 92,436
Materials Science
5,178 / 107,297
Organic Chemistry
4,497 / 104,734
Computer Science
4,243 / 56,940
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,138 / 47,930
Biochemistry
2,664 / 69,043
Geology
2,593 / 48,655
Electrical Engineering
2,541 / 37,134
Geography and Cartography
2,443 / 37,621
Metallurgical Engineering
2,341 / 53,936
Ecology
2,330 / 43,666
Optical Engineering
2,235 / 35,065
Mathematics
2,218 / 30,384
Chemical Engineering
2,199 / 61,721
Medicine
2,156 / 36,463
Nanotechnology
1,855 / 42,045
Statistics
1,776 / 24,897
Physical chemistry
1,676 / 38,397
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,582 / 18,224
Genetics
1,558 / 38,612
Telecommunications
1,554 / 17,536
Business
1,540 / 21,019
Philosophy
1,329 / 19,949
Environmental Management
1,255 / 30,134
History
1,237 / 20,882
Archaeology
1,216 / 20,749
Political Science
1,176 / 15,941
Law
1,137 / 15,804
Mechanical Engineering
1,113 / 13,780
Paleontology
1,093 / 18,013
Computer Networking
1,070 / 9,892
Economics
1,057 / 13,408
Machine Learning
1,045 / 15,643
Psychology
1,033 / 15,043
Condensed Matter Physics
993 / 18,850

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 2 6
1992 3 5
1993 8 12
1994 7 21
1995 13 25
1996 21 16
1997 34 39
1998 62 75
1999 85 136
2000 89 243
2001 96 424
2002 174 603
2003 153 693
2004 177 939
2005 255 1308
2006 285 1463
2007 338 1838
2008 313 2172
2009 362 2800
2010 398 3475
2011 443 4251
2012 411 4893
2013 429 5995
2014 499 6947
2015 594 8256
2016 572 9387
2017 562 10269
2018 569 12239
2019 622 14962
2020 752 18360
2021 747 22487
2022 775 25301
2023 826 27104
Academic rankings

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 University of Seoul.

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 Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Public Administration, Town Planning, Urban Studies
Master's Degree Administration, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, History, Horticulture, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Korean, Landscape Architecture, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Nanotechnology, Philosophy, Physics, Protective Services, Public Administration, Singing, Social Welfare, Sociology, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Taxation, Town Planning, Transport Engineering, Transport Management, Urban Studies
Doctor's Degree Administration, Architecture, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, History, Horticulture, Information Technology, Korean, Landscape Architecture, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Philosophy, Physics, Protective Services, Public Administration, Social Welfare, Sociology, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Taxation, Town Planning, Transport Engineering

Notable alumni

  1. Kim Hyo-yeon

    Kim Hyo-yeon
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1989-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    dancersingermodel
    Biography

    Kim Hyo-yeon, referred to as Hyoyeon or DJ Hyo, is a South Korean singer, dancer, DJ, and television personality. She debuted as a member of the girl group Girls' Generation in August 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of the most popular K-pop groups worldwide. She has since participated in other SM Entertainment projects, including Girls' Generation-Oh!GG and Got the Beat. Since 2016, she has also released singles as a solo artist.

  2. Jang Sung-kyu

    Jang Sung-kyu
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1983-.. (age 41)
    Occupations
    television presenter
    Biography

    Jang Sung-kyu is a South Korean host and television personality. He was formerly a news announcer for JTBC until March 2019. He is currently signed to JTBC Studios, a subsidiary company under JTBC, working as a freelancer and currently stars in YouTube variety show Workman.

  3. Lee Bong-ju

    Lee Bong-ju
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1970-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    athletics competitorlong-distance runner
    Biography

    Lee Bong-Ju is a South Korean marathoner.

  4. Gum Nanse

    Gum Nanse
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1947-.. (age 77)
    Occupations
    conductor
    Biography

    Gum Nanse is a South Korean conductor. In 1977, he was the first Korean to win the prize at the Herbert von Karajan Conductors' Competition in Berlin. He is currently general and artistic director of the Seongnam Philharmonic Orchestra. He is also the founder and artistic director of New World Philharmonic Orchestra. He has served as the principal of Seoul Arts High School from 2013 to 2019. Gum Nanse Music Center (GMC), a concert hall dedicated to chamber music under his name, has opened in April, 2021 in Busan.

  5. Park Han-ki

    Park Han-ki
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1960-.. (age 64)
    Occupations
    military officer
    Biography

    Park Han-ki is a South Korean general who served as the 41st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces from October 11, 2018, to September 23, 2020. Prior to his appointment, he held various positions in the Republic of Korea Army, such as the former commander of the 2nd Operational Command, the I Corps and the VIII Corps.

  6. Kim Chang-ho

    Kim Chang-ho
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1969-2018 (aged 49)
    Occupations
    mountaineer
    Biography

    Kim Chang-ho, was a South Korean mountaineer, and at the time of his death in 2018, was considered to be Korea's most prolific alpine and Himalayan climber, noted for his bold and lightweight alpine style ascents.

  7. Oh Yeong-hwan

    Oh Yeong-hwan
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1988-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    politicianfirefighteressayist
    Biography

    Oh Yeong-hwan is a South Korean firefighter, essayist, and politician. He first served as a military firefighter before being hired as a civilian firefighter in Seoul in 2010. There he worked at the Gwangjin Fire Station, the 119 Special Rescue Team, the Seongbuk Fire Station, and the National 119 Rescue Headquarters. After retiring from the fire service in 2019, he was named the 5th Democratic Party Recruitment Personnel in 2020.

University of Seoul faculties and divisions

College : Arts and Physical Education Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Music, Physical Education
College : Business Administration Business Administration
College : Engineering Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering
College : Humanities Asian Studies, Chinese, English, History, Korean, Literature, Philosophy
College : Natural Science Biological and Life Sciences, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics
College : Public Affairs and Economics Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Public Administration, Social Welfare, Taxation
College : Urban Science Administration, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Sociology, Structural Architecture, Town Planning, Transport Engineering, Urban Studies
Graduate School : Business Administration Business Administration
Graduate School : Design Design
Graduate School : Education Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education
Graduate School : Graduate Studies Administration, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, History, Horticulture, International Relations and Diplomacy, Korean, Landscape Architecture, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Nanotechnology, Philosophy, Physics, Protective Services, Public Administration, Singing, Social Welfare, Sociology, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning, Transport Engineering, Urban Studies
Graduate School : Law Law
Graduate School : Science and Technology Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Graduate School : Taxation Taxation
Graduate School : Urban Sciences Administration, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Landscape Architecture, Protective Services, Public Administration, Social Welfare, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning, Transport Management, Urban Studies
Graduate School : Urban Sciences Administration, Town Planning
Research Division : Humanities Arts and Humanities
Research Division : Industrial Management Industrial Management
Research Division : Industrial Technology Industrial Engineering
Research Division : Information and Technology Information Technology
Research Division : Law Law
Research Division : Natural Science Natural Sciences
Research Division : Quantum Information Processing and Systems Information Sciences, Systems Analysis
Research Division : Seoul Studies Regional Studies
Research Division : Taxation Taxation
Research Division : Urban Safety and Security Protective Services, Safety Engineering
Research Division : Urban Science Urban Studies
School : General Education Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Sports, Writing

General information

Alternative names UOS
서울시립대학교
Founded 1918
Accreditation Korean Council for University Education (KCUE)
Motto Truth, Creation, Public Service
Colors blue

Location and contacts

Address 163 Seoulsiripdaero, Dongdaemun-gu
Seoul, 02504
South Korea
City population 9,668,000

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