Seoul National University
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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 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: Jul 9 (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 | not 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 scholarships | Yes — 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 |
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| English proficiency | English requirements
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 pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Scholarships for first-year students
Glo-Harmony Scholarship
- 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 2026-11-12Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
- 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 2026-11-12Korean War Memorial Foundation Scholarship
- 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”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Living expenses: 500,000 KRW per month”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Overseas Koreans Scholarship
- 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 2026-11-12Global Talent Scholarship
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 2026-11-12SNU Tuition Scholarship
- 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.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| 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”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Computer 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 2026-11-12Economics 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”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Electrical 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”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Liberal 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 2026-11-12Political 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 |
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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 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 2026-11-12Personal 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.”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Teacher 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 2026-11-12Admission 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 2026-11-12School 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”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12College 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
- 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 2026-11-11Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's)
- 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 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — March intake | Jul 9Source (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 |
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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$2,200) (2026 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (10)
“Appendix 2 Tuition Table (2026 Academic Year)”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“College of Business Administration 2,442,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“College of Engineering 2,998,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“College of Fine Arts 3,653,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“College of Humanities 2,442,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Medicine (4 years) 5,038,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Statistics, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, 2,975,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Mathematical Sciences 2,450,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“College of Pharmacy 4,481,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“SNU College Liberal Studies 2,975,000”en.snu.ac.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ 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 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| 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).