Seoul National University ／ ソウル国立大学
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| Number of students | 2 *Updated September 1, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme who have completed at least one semester. Graduate applicants must have completed at least one semester of their graduate programme and must have at least one semester of graduate-level grades on their transcript. |
| Period of study | September - June |
| Location | 1 Gwanangno, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Korea |
| University profile | Seoul National University (SNU) is and has been the indisputable leader of advanced education in Korea since its establishment in 1946. SNU has earned this reputation by maintaining the highest standards in both teaching and research. Kwanak Campus, the main campus of SNU, accommodates four graduate schools, eleven colleges, sixty-six research institutes, and other supporting facilities. Yeongeon Campus is the medical campus which includes the University Hospital as well as other research institutes and organizations related to medical sciences. About 16,000 undergraduate students and 11,000 graduate students enroll at SNU every year. The faculty, consisting of 2,000 professors and instructors from around the world, teach students and conduct research at SNU. |
| Undergraduate programs open to exchange students | https://oga.snu.ac.kr/students/incoming/exchange-program/ |
| Undergraduate programs NOT open to exchange students | https://oga.snu.ac.kr/students/incoming/exchange-program/ |
| Graduate programs open to exchange students | https://oga.snu.ac.kr/students/incoming/exchange-program/ |
| Graduate programs NOT open to exchange students | https://oga.snu.ac.kr/students/incoming/exchange-program/ |
| Minimum GPA (UG) | 2.5 |
| Minimum GPA (G) |
N/A |
| Language of instruction |
English, Korean |
| Minimum language proficiency (UG) | ・Students who wish to take classes in Korean: A sufficient command of Korean to follow lectures (TOPIK LEVEL 5 OR ABOVE highly recommended). Applicants for Dept. of Korean History/Psychology/Statistics/Pharmacy must provide a proof of TOPIK Level 5 or above. ・Students who wish to take classes in English: TOEFL iBT (old scale) 88 / TOEFL iBT (new scale) 4.5 or IELTS 6.0 |
| Minimum language proficiency (G) | Same as above. |
| Academic calendar | FALL SEMESTER: Classes begin: Early September Classes end: Mid-December SPRING SEMESTER: Classes begin: Early March Classes end: Mid-June https://en.snu.ac.kr/academics/resources/calendar |
| Important university website for exchange students | http://oia.snu.ac.kr/ https://oia.snu.ac.kr/exchange-program |
| Scholarship information |
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| Dormitory information | Exchange students can apply for on-campus housing, and there are two types of residence halls available on the main campus. More information: https://snudorm.snu.ac.kr/en/ |
| Other information | SNU Language Education Institute (LEI) offers credit-bearing Korean Language Programs (KLP) on a fee-paying, extracurricular basis. For exchange students taking KLP, SNU OIA will provide financial support to encourage international students to learn Korean language and culture. More information: https://lei.snu.ac.kr/mobile/en/klec/main/main.jsp |
| 塾生コメント |
▪選んだ理由は、韓国で最も知られている大学であると同時に政治学科で高い実績があるから。また、政治外交学部の中で外交学と政治学が分かれており、専門性が非常に高いといわれているので選んだ。 |
