Seoul National University
Seoul · 공식 웹사이트 ↗
Seoul National University is in Seoul, South Korea; its bachelor's degrees are taught in Korean. Tuition for international students: KRW 2,442,000–KRW 5,038,000 (≈ US$1,800–3,800) per term (2026 figure). Standard entry requirements: High school diploma (or equivalent). Language: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80, TOPIK 3. Applying: intake: March, September; application fee KRW 70,000. Scholarships: 6 from the university; government scholarships: Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees, Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's).
✓ 38 facts from 6 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition KRW 2,442,000 per term (≈ US$1,800) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Government scholarships for this country: Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees, Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's). |
| Chances of admission | High school diploma (or equivalent). Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6, TOEFL (1–6) 4, TOEFL 80. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 7월 9일 (Main round) |
| Where and how students live | Seoul · 18 km from GMP airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | After graduating, students can change to the Job-Seeking (D-10-1) visa to look for work in Korea; it is extended in 6-month increments up to a maximum of 2 years. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
국제 학생을 위한 재정 지원 및 요건
| 성적 우수 장학금 | 예 — 국제 학생도 성적 우수 장학금을 받을 수 있음 (reference)출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Selected number of admitted students will receive the Global Talent Scholarship, which covers the tuition fee and living costs partially.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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| 영어 능력 | 영어 요건
출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “[English] TOEFL iBT 80 (a score of 4.0 for tests taken on or after January 21, 2026)”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“[English] TOEFL iBT 80 (a score of 4.0 for tests taken on or after January 21, 2026) OR IELTS Academic Band Score 6.0 OR TEPS 269”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
신입생 대상 장학금
Glo-Harmony Scholarship
- Amount: 등록금 전액
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“International students from developing countries in the DAC list of ODA Recipients”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Full tuition exemption and 600,000 KRW per month of living expenses”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Subsidized period: maximum of 8 semesters”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 등록금 전액
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
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“International applicants who wish to apply for undergraduate programs of SNU.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Full tuition fee: tuition exemption for 8 semesters”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Monthly Allowance: 1,200,000 KRW per month”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Applicants submit applications for this program to Korean embassies in their countries → The embassies make the first selection → The National Institute for International Education makes the final selection”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Korean War Memorial Foundation Scholarship
- Amount: 등록금 전액
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“Direct descendants of foreign war veterans who participated in Korean War”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Tuition fee: full tuition exemption”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Living expenses: 500,000 KRW per month”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Overseas Koreans Scholarship
- Amount: 등록금 전액
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
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“Overseas Korean students who wish to take undergraduate degrees at SNU”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Full tuition exemption for a maximum of 8 semesters (Only when conditions are met)”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Living expenses: 900,000 KRW per month for 8 semesters (maximum)”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Applicants submit applications (apply online and print) and other documents to Korean embassies in their countries → The embassies make the first selection → The Overseas Koreans Foundation make the second selection”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Global Talent Scholarship
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“Selected number of admitted students will receive the Global Talent Scholarship, which covers the tuition fee and living costs partially.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“The recipients will be announced along with the final admission decisions.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인SNU Tuition Scholarship
- Renewal: 갱신 가능
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“You can be awarded this scholarship beginning from the second semester of the first year of entrance.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“If you are an undergraduate student, you can get the scholarship up to 8 times”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“You MUST receive at least a 3.0 GPA to keep the scholarship.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Business Administration 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Applicants must apply to a specific program (College and/or Department) during the application period.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“College of Business Administration”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Computer Science and Engineering 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Applicants must apply to a specific program (College and/or Department) during the application period.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Computer Science and Engineering”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Economics 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Applicants must apply to a specific program (College and/or Department) during the application period.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Economics”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Electrical and Computer Engineering 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Applicants must apply to a specific program (College and/or Department) during the application period.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Electrical and Computer Engineering”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Liberal Studies 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Applicants must apply to a specific program (College and/or Department) during the application period.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“SNU College Liberal Studies”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Political Science and International Relations 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Applicants must apply to a specific program (College and/or Department) during the application period.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Political Science and International Relations”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | March, September 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “The academic year at SNU begins in the spring, yet the university offers international admissions for both the spring and fall semesters.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“2027 Spring Undergraduate Admissions Guide for International Students”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Application fee | KRW 70,000 one-time (≈ US$52) 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “The application fee is KRW 70,000 for Undergraduate, KRW 90,000 for Graduate program.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Upon payment of the application fee (KRW 70,000), an application number will be assigned, and the online application will be considered complete.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Interview | Optional 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Applicants will be notified of interviews when deemed necessary.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“For International Admissions II, online interviews will only be conducted at the following colleges.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Application requirement | Passport copy: Required 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Required Documents for International Admissions I (Online Submission)”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Submit a copy of an unexpired passport.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Personal statement / main essay: Required 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Required Documents for International Admissions I (Online Submission)”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Personal Statement ∙ Fill out on the online application website.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Teacher recommendation: Required (reference) 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Required Documents for International Admissions I (Online Submission)”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Once the application fee is paid, an email request for a recommendation letter will be automatically sent to the recommender along with the guidelines.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Optional 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “If you choose to submit standardized test results and other indicators of academic achievement as supplementary material, you should first upload a scanned version of the paper transcript or score report during the online application period”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Standardized tests: ACT, A-LEVEL, AP, IGCSE, IB, NCEA, SAT etc.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인School transcript / academic records: Required 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Required Documents for International Admissions I (Online Submission)”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Applicants must submit high school transcripts”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인College of Fine Arts, College of Music: Portfolio / audition: Required 출처 (3)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Required for applicants of the following departments ONLY:”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“College of Fine Arts, College of Music”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Applicants must submit his/her portfolios directly to the department”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
Government scholarships for studying in South Korea
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 총 학비 전액
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
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“This is a government-invited scholarship degree program aimed at fostering global talent and establishing international networks by inviting outstanding students from around the world.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Airfare, Korean language training fees, tuition, and monthly allowances”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Monthly Allowance: All-inclusive subsidy of living expenses, accommodation, health insurance, Korean proficiency grants, TOPIK application fee, settlement allowance, and degree completion grants”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Monthly Allowance — Korean language program: 13,560,000 KRW per year. Degree program: 14,400,000 KRW per year.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Tuition: NIIED: up to 5 million KRW per semester; University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Nationality: Applicants and both of their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Online application through the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Apply according to each university's own submission method (e.g., in person, by mail, etc.)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Application Period: September 15, 2026 (Tue.), 11:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed.), 18:00”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's)
- Who can receive it: Students from 일본
- Number of awards: 20
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“Selection and Support for Bachelor's and Associate Degree Scholarship Students”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Japanese nationals under 25 years of age who have graduated from high school”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Tuition Fees, Language Training Expenses, Academic Allowance, Round-trip Airfare”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Up to 20 students annually”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — March intake | 7월 9일출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Online Application Monday, July 6, 2026, 10:00 - Thursday, July 9, 2026, 17:00”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“2027 Spring Undergraduate Admissions Guide for International Students”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | College of Business Administration: KRW 2,442,000 per term (≈ US$1,800) (2026 figure) College of Engineering: KRW 2,998,000 per term (≈ US$2,200) (2026 figure) College of Fine Arts: KRW 3,653,000 per term (≈ US$2,700) (2026 figure) College of Humanities: KRW 2,442,000 per term (≈ US$1,800) (2026 figure) College of Medicine (Medicine): KRW 5,038,000 per term (≈ US$3,800) (2026 figure) College of Natural Sciences: KRW 2,975,000 per term (≈ US$2,200) (2026 figure) College of Natural Sciences (Mathematical Sciences): KRW 2,450,000 per term (≈ US$1,800) (2026 figure) College of Pharmacy: KRW 4,481,000 per term (≈ US$3,400) (2026 figure) SNU College (Liberal Studies): KRW 2,975,000 per term (≈ US$2,200) (2026 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | International students are automatically enrolled in National Health Insurance (NHIS) with no separate application; for D-2 students enrolment takes effect on the date of foreigner registration after initial entry, and students receive the same benefits as Korean nationals. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
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“Appendix 2 Tuition Table (2026 Academic Year)”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“College of Business Administration 2,442,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“College of Engineering 2,998,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“College of Fine Arts 3,653,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“College of Humanities 2,442,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Medicine (4 years) 5,038,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Statistics, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, 2,975,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Mathematical Sciences 2,450,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“College of Pharmacy 4,481,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“SNU College Liberal Studies 2,975,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“International students are automatically enrolled in the National Health Insurance without any additional application process.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Study Abroad (D-2), Primary/Secondary School Student (D-4-3) | Upon initial entry → Date of foreigner registration”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“International students enjoy the same benefits as Korean nationals, including hospital visits and health check-ups.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Freshmen should apply online at the SNU Gwanak Residence Halls website”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 25 (reference) government rule 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Bachelor's degree | 1st–2nd Year | Immediately available | | X | 10 Hours | | 10 Hours | | | | | | O | 25 Hours | Unlimited time allowed | 30 Hours”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | After graduating, students can change to the Job-Seeking (D-10-1) visa to look for work in Korea; it is extended in 6-month increments up to a maximum of 2 years. government rule 출처 (3)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “This visa allows international students who have completed their studies in Korea or foreigners seeking new employment to legally stay in Korea. It must be changed to a job-seeking visa (D-10-1), which is issued to foreigners wishing to work in Korea.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Can be extended in 6-month increments, up to a maximum of 2 years.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“International students who have obtained (or are expected to obtain) a Bachelor's Degree or higher from a domestic university or have completed (or are expected to complete) a research program at an academic or research institution.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인 |
위치
| City / state | Seoul |
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| Nearest major airport | Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), about 18 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q39913 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).