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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).

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Quick summary

Cost per yeartuition KRW 2,442,000 per term (≈ US$1,800) (varies by programme)
Money from the collegeMerit 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 admissionHigh 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 deadlinesEarliest: Jul 9 (Main round)
Where and how students liveSeoul · 18 km from GMP airport
HousingFirst-year housing: Available (apply)
Working while studyingnot yet determined
After graduationnot yet determined

Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.

Financial aid & requirements for international students

Merit scholarshipsYes — international students can receive merit scholarships (reference)
Sources (1)
“Selected number of admitted students will receive the Global Talent Scholarship, which covers the tuition fee and living costs partially.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
English proficiencyEnglish requirements
  • TOEFL iBT (new 1–6 scale): 4
  • TOEFL iBT (old 0–120 scale): 80
  • IELTS overall: 6
Sources (2)
“[English] TOEFL iBT 80 (a score of 4.0 for tests taken on or after January 21, 2026)”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“[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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Conditional admission / English pathwayNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Degree programmes taught in EnglishNot yet determined — check the college site ↗

Scholarships for first-year students

Glo-Harmony Scholarship

OtherEligibility not stated
Full tuition
  • Amount: Full tuition
Sources (3)
“International students from developing countries in the DAC list of ODA Recipients”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Full tuition exemption and 600,000 KRW per month of living expenses”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Subsidized period: maximum of 8 semesters”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

OtherInternational students onlySeparate application
Full tuition
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: Full tuition
  • How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“International applicants who wish to apply for undergraduate programs of SNU.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Full tuition fee: tuition exemption for 8 semesters”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Monthly Allowance: 1,200,000 KRW per month”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Korean War Memorial Foundation Scholarship

OtherEligibility not stated
Full tuition
  • Amount: Full tuition
Sources (3)
“Direct descendants of foreign war veterans who participated in Korean War”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Tuition fee: full tuition exemption”
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“Living expenses: 500,000 KRW per month”
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Overseas Koreans Scholarship

OtherEligibility not statedSeparate application
Full tuition
  • Amount: Full tuition
  • How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“Overseas Korean students who wish to take undergraduate degrees at SNU”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Full tuition exemption for a maximum of 8 semesters (Only when conditions are met)”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Living expenses: 900,000 KRW per month for 8 semesters (maximum)”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Global Talent Scholarship

OtherEligibility not stated
Amount not published
Sources (2)
“Selected number of admitted students will receive the Global Talent Scholarship, which covers the tuition fee and living costs partially.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The recipients will be announced along with the final admission decisions.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

SNU Tuition Scholarship

OtherEligibility not statedRenewable
Amount not published
  • Renewal: Renewable
Sources (3)
“You can be awarded this scholarship beginning from the second semester of the first year of entrance.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“If you are an undergraduate student, you can get the scholarship up to 8 times”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“You MUST receive at least a 3.0 GPA to keep the scholarship.”
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Programmes

Bachelor's programme
Business Administration
Source (2)
“Applicants must apply to a specific program (College and/or Department) during the application period.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“College of Business Administration”
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Computer Science and Engineering
Source (2)
“Applicants must apply to a specific program (College and/or Department) during the application period.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Computer Science and Engineering”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Economics
Source (2)
“Applicants must apply to a specific program (College and/or Department) during the application period.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Economics”
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
Source (2)
“Applicants must apply to a specific program (College and/or Department) during the application period.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Electrical and Computer Engineering”
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Liberal Studies
Source (2)
“Applicants must apply to a specific program (College and/or Department) during the application period.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“SNU College Liberal Studies”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Political Science and International Relations
Source (2)
“Applicants must apply to a specific program (College and/or Department) during the application period.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Political Science and International Relations”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualification
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) ↗
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Intakes (start months) for first-year entry
March, September
Source (2)
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“2027 Spring Undergraduate Admissions Guide for International Students”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Application fee
KRW 70,000 one-time (≈ US$52)
Source (2)
“The application fee is KRW 70,000 for Undergraduate, KRW 90,000 for Graduate program.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Interview
Optional
Source (2)
“Applicants will be notified of interviews when deemed necessary.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“For International Admissions II, online interviews will only be conducted at the following colleges.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Application requirement
Passport copy: Required
Source (2)
“Required Documents for International Admissions I (Online Submission)”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Submit a copy of an unexpired passport.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Personal statement / main essay: Required
Source (2)
“Required Documents for International Admissions I (Online Submission)”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Personal Statement ∙ Fill out on the online application website.”
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Teacher recommendation: Required (reference)
Source (2)
“Required Documents for International Admissions I (Online Submission)”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Optional
Source (2)
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Standardized tests: ACT, A-LEVEL, AP, IGCSE, IB, NCEA, SAT etc.”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
School transcript / academic records: Required
Source (2)
“Required Documents for International Admissions I (Online Submission)”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Applicants must submit high school transcripts”
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College of Fine Arts, College of Music: Portfolio / audition: Required
Source (3)
“Required for applicants of the following departments ONLY:”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“College of Fine Arts, College of Music”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Applicants must submit his/her portfolios directly to the department”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

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

Government of South Korea (National Institute for International Education, NIIED)
Full cost of attendance
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: Full cost of attendance
  • How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (9)
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Airfare, Korean language training fees, tuition, and monthly allowances”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Monthly Allowance — Korean language program: 13,560,000 KRW per year. Degree program: 14,400,000 KRW per year.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Tuition: NIIED: up to 5 million KRW per semester; University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Nationality: Applicants and both of their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Online application through the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Apply according to each university's own submission method (e.g., in person, by mail, etc.)”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Application Period: September 15, 2026 (Tue.), 11:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed.), 18:00”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11

Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's)

Government of South Korea (National Institute for International Education, NIIED)
Amount not published
  • Who can receive it: Students from Japan
  • Number of awards: 20
Sources (4)
“Selection and Support for Bachelor's and Associate Degree Scholarship Students”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Japanese nationals under 25 years of age who have graduated from high school”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Tuition Fees, Language Training Expenses, Academic Allowance, Round-trip Airfare”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Up to 20 students annually”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11

Deadlines (2027 entry)

Application — March intakeJul 9
Source (2)
“Online Application Monday, July 6, 2026, 10:00 - Thursday, July 9, 2026, 17:00”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“2027 Spring Undergraduate Admissions Guide for International Students”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.

Costs for international students

TuitionCollege 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)
Housing and mealsNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Living costs (college estimate)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Student health insuranceNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Sources (10)
“Appendix 2 Tuition Table (2026 Academic Year)”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“College of Business Administration 2,442,000”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“College of Engineering 2,998,000”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“College of Fine Arts 3,653,000”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“College of Humanities 2,442,000”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Medicine (4 years) 5,038,000”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Statistics, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, 2,975,000”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Mathematical Sciences 2,450,000”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“College of Pharmacy 4,481,000”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“SNU College Liberal Studies 2,975,000”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.

Where students live

First-year on-campus housing
Available (apply)
Source (1)
“Freshmen should apply online at the SNU Gwanak Residence Halls website”
en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Work and after graduation

Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Post-study work visa (name and length)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗

Location

City / stateSeoul
Nearest major airportSeoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), about 18 km in a straight line
MapView on OpenStreetMap ↗

Location from Wikidata Q39913 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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