#31 QS World Ranking#151 THE RankingSouth KoreaPublic
QS World Rank#31
Acceptance rate25%
Typical GPATop 0.1% of CSAT scores
Tuition / year$500,000
Overview
About Seoul National University
Korea's most prestigious institution ('Seoul National' = pinnacle of Korean education); CSAT (수능) scores determine entry; massive prestige for Korean employers; government/chaebol pipeline
International environmentLimited international UG; ~5% intl; GSIS (Graduate School of International Studies) in English
Teaching styleLecture-heavy; exam-intensive; hierarchical Korean academic culture
Academics
Subjects and fit
Strongest subjects
Medicine
Law
Business (SNU Business School)
Engineering
Sciences
Humanities
Best for
Korean career-focused students
KGSP holders
Korean studies academics
Getting in
Admission requirements
GPA: Top 0.1% of CSAT scores (domestic); intl: GPA 3.7+
Acceptance rate: ~25% domestic; intl: separate quota
Deadline: UG: Nov (CSAT-based) | GSIS: Mar/Sep | Graduate: various
On campus
Campus and location
On-campus dormitory available; Seoul housing expensive; priority for distance students
Money
Costs and scholarships
Tuition (USD)5,000,000 KRW/sem ≈ ~$7,500/yr (UG); Graduate similar
Living cost (USD)9,000–14,000 USD
ScholarshipsKorean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP, full-ride for intl); KOICA Scholarship
SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF) at Seoul National University 2026 (Fully Funded)
regional
Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.
South KoreaThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)!
While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at Seoul National University .
Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
Industry connectionsSamsung, LG, Hyundai, POSCO, Korean government, McKinsey Korea, Goldman Sachs Korea
InternshipsInternships via SNU Career Development; chaebol recruitment pipeline
EmployabilityTop Korean employer pipeline; Samsung/LG actively recruit SNU grads; government ministry feeder
The honest view
Why students choose Seoul National University
Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP, full-ride for intl); KOICA Scholarship
Employability: Top Korean employer pipeline; Samsung/LG actively recruit SNU grads; government ministry feeder
Worth knowing
Korean language essential for career; intense academic pressure (hierarchy); limited English UG
GlowBal's insider note
VERIFIED: KGSP (Korean Government Scholarship Program) is one of Asia's best full-scholarship programs. INSIGHT: SNU is the most prestigious brand for Korean chaebols and government almost a prerequisite for top positions.
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