Address: 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08862, Korea
Website: http://admission.snu.ac.kr(Korean), http://en.snu.ac.kr/apply/info(English)
Ⅰ. Academic Programs (Graduate)
College Department Field of Study
Master's Doctoral Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Humanities
Korean Language and Literature O O
Chinese Language and Literature O O
English Language and Literature O O
French Language and Literature O O
German Language and Literature O O
Russian Language and Literature O O
Hispanic Language and Literature O O
Linguistics O O
Korean History O O
Asian History O O
Western History O O
Philosophy(Eastern Philosophy Major) O O
Philosophy(Western Philosophy Major) O O
Religious Studies O O
Aesthetics O O
Archaeology and Art History(Archaeology Major) O O
Archaeology and Art History(Art History Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Classical Studies Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Cognitive Science Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Comparative Literature Major) O O Interdisciplinary Programs(Archival Science Major) O Interdisciplinary Programs(Performing Arts Studies Major) O O
College of Social Sciences
Department of Political Science and International Relations(Political
Science Major) O O
Department of Political Science and International
Relations(International Relations Major) O O
Economics O O
Sociology O O
Anthropology O O
Psychology O O
Geography O O
Social Welfare O O
Communication O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Gender Studies Major) O O
College Department Field of Study Master's Doctoral Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Business Administration
Business Administration O O
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Agricultural Economics & Rural Development(Agricultural and
Resource Economics Major) O O
Agricultural Economics & Rural Development(Regional Information
Major) O O
College of Law Law O O
College of Education
Education O
Education(Foundations of Education Major) O
Education(Education Technology Major) O
Education(Educational Counseling Major) O
Education(Education Administration Major) O
Education(Life-Long Education Major) O
Korean Language Education(Korean as a Foreign Language
Education Major) O O
Foreign Language Education(English Language Major) O O
Foreign Language Education(German Language Major) O O
Foreign Language Education(French Language Major) O O
Social Studies Education(Social Studies Major) O O
Social Studies Education(History Major) O O
Social Studies Education(Geography Major) O O
Ethics Education O O
*Physical Education(Sports Science Major) O O
*Physical Education(Human Exercise Major) O O
*Physical Education(Global Sports Management Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Music Education Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Fine Arts Education Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Home Economics Education Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Special Education Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Environment Education Major) O O Interdisciplinary Programs(Early Childhood Education Major) O O Interdisciplinary Programs(Global Education Cooperation Major) O O College of
Human Ecology
Consumer Science O O
Child Development and Family Studies O O
Graduate School of Public Administration
Public Administration(Public Administration Major) O O
Public Administration(Public Policy Major) O O
Graduate School of Environmental Studies
Environmental Planning(Environmental Planning Major) O
Graduate School of International Studies
International Studies O
International Studies(International Commerce Major) O International Studies(International Cooperation Major) O International Studies(International Area Studies Major) O
International Studies(Korean Studies Major) O
College Department Field of Study
Master's Doctoral Natural Sciences
College of Natural Sciences
Mathematical Sciences O O
Statistics O O
Physics & Astronomy(Physics Major) O O
Physics & Astronomy(Astronomy Major) O O
Chemistry O O
Biological Sciences O O
Earth and Environmental Sciences O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(History and Philosophy of Science
Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Genetic Engineering Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Neuroscience Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Bioinformatics Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Computational Science and Technology
Major) O O
College of Nursing
*Nursing(Maternal-child and Psychiatric Nursing) O O
*Nursing(Adult Nursing) O O
*Nursing(Community and Nursing care Systems) O O
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Plant Science(Crop Science and Biotechnology Major) O O
Plant Science(Horticultural Science and Biotechnology Major) O O
Forest Sciences(Forest Environmental Science Major) O O
Forest Sciences(Environmental Materials Science Major) O O
Agricultural Biotechnology O O
Landscape Architecture & Rural Systems Engineering(Landscape
Architecture Major) O
Landscape Architecture & Rural Systems Engineering(Rural
Systems Engineering Major) O O
Biosystems and Biomaterials Science & Engineering(Biosystems
Engineering Major) O O
Biosystems and Biomaterials Science & Engineering(Biomaterials
Engineering Major) O O
Agricultural & Vocational Education O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Agricultural and Forest Meteorology
Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Agricultural Genomics) O O
Graduate School of International Agricultural Technology
Department of International Agricultural Technology O
College of Education
Mathematics Education O O
Science Education(Physics Major) O O
Science Education(Chemistry Major) O O
Science Education(Biology Major) O O
Science Education(Earth Sciences Major) O O
College of Human Ecology
Food and Nutrition O O
Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design O O
College of
Pharmacy Pharmacy O O
College Department Field of Study Master's Doctoral Natural Sciences
Graduate School of Public Health
*Department of Public Health Sciences(Division of Public Health) O O
*Department of Public Health Sciences(Division of Health Care
Management and Policy) O O
*Department of Environmental Health(Division of Environmental
Health) O O
Graduate School of E n v ir o n me n t a l Studies
*Environmental Planning(City and Regional Planning) O
*Environmental Planning(Transportation Studies) O
*Environmental Planning(Environmental Management) O
Department of Landscape Architecture O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Landscape Architecture) O
Engineering College of
Engineering
Architecture O O
Energy Systems Engineering O O
Electrical and Computer Engineering O O
Computer Science and Engineering O O
Materials Science and Engineering O O
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering(Mechanical Engineering Major) O O Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering(Aerospace Engineering Major) O O
Civil and Environmental Engineering O O
Chemical and Biological Engineering O O
Industrial Engineering O O
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Bioengineering Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Urban Design Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Technology Management Economics and
Policy Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Offshore Plant Engineering) O Graduate
School of Convergence Science and Technology
Department of Transdisciplinary Studies(Nano Science and
Technology) O O
Department of Transdisciplinary Studies(Digital Contents Information
Studies) O O
Department of Transdisciplinary Studies(Intelligent Systems) O O Department of Transdisciplinary Studies(Biomedical Radiation
Sciences) O O
Medical Sciences College of
Medicine
Department of Biomedical Sciences O O
*Medicine(Anatomy Major) O O
*Medicine(Pathology Major) O O
*Medicine(Pharmacology Major) O O
*Medicine(Microbiology Major) O O
*Medicine(Preventive Medicine Major) O O
*Medicine(Parasitology Major) O O
College Department Field of Study
Master's Doctoral Medical Sciences
College of Medicine
*Medicine(History of Medicine and Medical Humanities Major) O O
*Medicine(Forensic Medicine Major) O O
*Medicine(Health Policy and Management Major) O O
*Medicine(Biomedical Engineering Major) O O
*Medicine(Medical Education Major) O O
*Medicine(Internal Medicine Major) O O
*Medicine(General Surgery Major) O O
*Medicine(Pediatrics Major) O O
*Medicine(Obstetrics & Gynecology Major) O O
*Medicine(Psychiatry Major) O O
*Medicine(Orthopedic Surgery Major) O O
*Medicine(Urology Major) O O
*Medicine(Otolaryngology Major) O O
*Medicine(Thoracic Surgery Major) O O
*Medicine(Neurosurgery Major) O O
*Medicine(Ophthalmology Major) O O
*Medicine(Dermatology Major) O O
*Medicine(Radiology Major) O O
*Medicine(Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Major) O O
*Medicine(Plastic Surgery Major) O O
*Medicine(Radiation Oncology Major) O O
*Medicine(Laboratory Medicine Major) O O
*Medicine(Rehabilitation Medicine Major) O O
*Medicine(Nuclear Medicine Major) O O
*Medicine(Family Medicine Major) O O
*Medicine(Emergency Medicine Major) O O
*Medicine(Department of Translational Medicine) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Tumor Biology Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Clinical Pharmacology Major) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Medical Informatics) O O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Stem cell Biology) O O
College of Dentistry
*Dental Science(Head and neck anatomy and imaging science) O O
*Dental Science(Preventive & Social Dentistry) O O
*Dental Science(Dental Biomaterials Science) O O
*Dental Science(Cell and Developmental Biology) O O
*Dental Science(Program in Neuroscience) O O
*Dental Science(Dental Regenerative Biotechnology) O O
*Dental Science(Immunology and Molecular Microbiology in Dentistry) O O
*Dental Science(Healthcare Management and Informatics) O O
*Dental Science(Cancer and Developmental Biology) O O
*Dental Science(Molecular Genetics) O O
*Dental Science(Oral Pathology) O O
*Dental Science(Prosthodontics) O O
College Department Field of Study Master's Doctoral Medical Sciences
College of Dentistry
*Dental Science(Conservative Dentistry) O O
*Dental Science(Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) O O
*Dental Science(Pediatric Dentistry) O O
*Dental Science(Periodontology) O
*Dental Science(Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology) O O
*Dental Science(Oral Medicine and Oral Diagnosis) O O
*Dental Science(Orthodontics) O O
*Dental Science(Dental Anesthesiology) O O
College of Veterinary Medicine
*Veterinary Medicine(Veterinary Biomedical Sciences) O O
*Veterinary Medicine(Veterinary Pathobiology and Preventive
Medicine) O O
*Veterinary Medicine(Veterinary Clinical Sciences) O O
The Arts College of
Music
*Music(Vocal Music Major) O O
*Music(Composition Major) O
*Music(Theory Major) O
*Music(Conducting Major) O
*Music(Piano Major) O O
*Music(String Major) O O
*Music(Woodwind/Brass Major) O O
*Music(Korean Instrumental Music Major) O
*Music(Korean Music Theory Major) O
*Music(Korean Music Composition Major) O
*Music(Korean Vocal Music Major) O
*Music(Korean instrumental music·Korean vocal music major) O
*Music(Composition·Korean music composition·Conducting major) O
*Music(Musicology Major) O
College of Fine Arts
*Crafts and Design(Ceramics Major) O
*Crafts and Design(Metalsmithing Major) O
*Crafts and Design(Visual Communication Design Major) O
*Crafts and Design(Industrial Design Major) O
*Crafts and Design(Crafts Major) O
*Crafts and Design(Design Major) O
*Crafts and Design(Design History and Culture Major) O O
*Fine Arts(Oriental Painting Major) O
*Fine Arts(Painting/Printmaking Major) O
*Fine Arts(Sculpture Major) O
Oriental Painting O
*Painting(Painting Major) O
*Painting(Printmaking Major) O
Sculpture O
Interdisciplinary Programs(Arts Management) O O
l ‘*’ means a Dept., Major, Interdisciplinary program will recruit by specific fields.
l Reorganization in the SNU academic affairs can result in the following: change in the name, integration, division, closure of a field of study (major).
Ⅱ. KGSP Application [University Quota]
Order Deadline Notes
1. Documents submission for Graduate Program
Feb. 1st(Mon.), 2016~
Mar. 3rd(Thur.) by 17:00
※ Required documents should arrive at the SNU Office of Admissions during this designated period.
2. Recommendation to NIIED April 8th(Fri.), 2016
※ Admitted students will be notified of individual result by email.
3. Final Selection by NIIED
(only for Univ recommendation) May. 3rd(Tues.) 2016 ※ NIIED Homepage Notice (http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr)
4. Contact Information Seoul National University, Office of Admissions Tel: +82-2-880-6971, email: sck590@snu.ac.kr
※ The scheduled dates above are subject to change.
Ⅲ. Applicant Eligibility
1. An applicant himself/ herself and his/her parents must be citizens of a foreign country.
* An applicant who has Korean citizenship is not eligible to apply
2. Applicants should be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for a long period of time.
※Applicants must pass "Official Health examination“(Health examination form will be provided) 3. Should be under 40 years of age as of September 1, 2016 (Born post September 1, 1976) 4. Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree as of August 31, 2016.
※If applicant fails to obtain the necessary degree by August 31, 2016, his/her eligibility will be rescinded.
※For Master's program: students who hold a Bachelor's degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than Bachelor's degree
※For Doctoral program: students who hold a Master's degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than Master's degree.
※Those who attended or graduated from a University in Korea for their undergraduate/graduate studies(included exchange programs) are not eligible to apply.
※If you are an expected graduate, you must submit the certificate of expected graduation for the application process and submit the official certificate of graduation by the date of your entrance to Korea on September 1, 2016.
5. Possess a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 (letter grade of B) or at least 80% on a percentage scale or those who can be considered to have credentials equivalent to aforementioned.
※ If the official grade cannot be calculated on a percentage scale or into a GPA, applicant must submit a certificate of ranking issued by their school (confirming their rank in the top 20%) for the same.
6. If an applicant possesses a score report of Korean Proficiency (TOPIK, KLPT) or English Proficiency (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, TEPS), the applicable score report may be submitted.
Ⅳ. Required Documentation
※ One set of original documents listed below
※ If the document is not drafted in Korean or English, that document must be accompanied by an official translation in Korean or English.
Requirements MA Doctoral
1. Personal data (Form 1) ○ ○
2. Self Introduction (Form 2) ○ ○
3. Study Plan (Form 3) ○ ○
4. Letter of Recommendation (Form 4) ○ ○
5. Pledge (Form 5) ○ ○
6. Personal Medical Assessment (Form 6) ○ ○
7. Notarized Certificate of a Bachelor's Degree /
Undergraduate School Graduation Certificate ○ ○
8. Official Undergraduate Studies Transcript ○ ○
9. Notarized Certificate of a Master's Degree / Graduate
School Graduation Certificate - ○
10. Official Graduate Studies Transcripts - ○
11. Copy of the applicant's passport(or documents
indicating nationality) ○ ○
12. Certificate of TOPIK score, if available (original copy) △ △ 13. Certificate of TOEFL or IELTS score (original copy)
directly sent from ETS/IELTS △ △
14. Published papers, if available (one or two) △ △
15. Awards, if available (one or two) △ △
16. Certificate of Citizenship of Parents(or documents
indicating nationality) ○ ○
17. Official documents indicating parent-child relationship
(ex. birth certificate, house hold register) ○ ○
18. Adoption documents (*only for overseas Korean
adoptee) △ △
Ⅴ. Application Procedure
Admission decisions are based on the candidate's academic achievements and potential, as well as his or her personal accomplishments.
The admissions committee reviews a number of factors including records of past studies (such as GPA), study plan, personal statement, and letters of recommendation. Other records of achievement and specific qualifications such as language proficiency are also taken into consideration. Candidate's application is reviewed in the context of the level of studies completed, quality of achievement and characteristics of institutions attended. Finally, the appropriateness of the applicant's academic goals and suitability of preparation for the proposed program of studies are assessed.
Interviews, examinations, and/or additional documents may be required from the applicant, based on the policy of the particular college or department. Applicants will be notified via individual email should an interview or a separate exam be necessary.
Ⅵ. Campus Life 1. Housing
- Housing on campus, composed of 2,600 units in 28 buildings, can accommodate up to 4,500 students.
2. Library
- Seoul National University's Central Library has been improved since it was built in 1946. It is well equipped with modern facilities and a wide range of resources. As well as the Central Library, students can access other individual libraries located at and operated by corresponding colleges.
3. Club Membership
- There are more than 100 different clubs registered and actively running, covering various areas of interests including sports, culture, performing arts, academic fields, religion and etc.
4. SISA(SNU International Student Association)/IGSA(Int'l Graduate Student Association)
- A community organized for international students
5. Academic Support
- To support international students, there are a number of programs offered;
Korean language/culture classes, courses taught in English, classes available online, workshop/tutoring sessions for thesis writing and counseling programs for study and research.
6. Supporting other things
- As well as the academic support, International Office provides other supports
and services to make students’ life easier and more convenient. Career Development Center offers career counseling and job consulting. Moreover, students can be benefited from mentor-mentee program, SNU buddy program, counseling program and culture programs as well as easy access to various restaurants, cafeteria, and medical services.
Ⅶ. Important Notes
1. Those who attended or graduated from a University in Korea for their undergraduate/graduate studies(including exchange student) are not eligible to apply.
2. Applicant may apply through only a single recommending institution, which includes diplomatic office, university, adoption organization. If applicant applies via more than one recommending institution, (i.e. two different universities or from a university and from diplomatic office) he/she will be eliminated from the selection list.
3. Documents submitted to the recommending institution for the application process will not be returned.
4. If the information submitted in the application package is unclear or if any part of application material is missing, his/her application will not be subject to evaluation. If such issues are found after the admission has been offered, the admission will be rescinded.
5. Personal Medical Assessment cannot contain any false information. If any conditions which can affect long term international study are found during the health examination conducted after the offered admission, the admission decision will be rescinded.
6. Submit 1~2 copies of the dissertation/thesis for the record of the same
7. For record of awards, submit photocopies of the awards notarized/certified by the issuing institution.
8. Once the applicant is offered admission, he/she cannot change the school or desired program of their choice.
9. All submitted documents must be originals. If the document is not drafted in Korean or English, it must be accompanied by a certified Korean or English translation.
10. If submitting a photocopy of the required document, applicant must obtain a form of certification/notary from the issuing institution confirming the validity of the copy as being the same as the original.
11. Specific information regarding the grades/points awarded or recommendation rankings will not be disclosed.
12. If additional information are required during the evaluation process, additional documents may be requested for verification purposes.
13. Applicant is responsible for any disadvantage resulting from error, omission or incorrect input of requested information. Please pay careful attention while completing the application form to avoid any issues. Once the application has been submitted, changes (including the application information or desired program of their choice) cannot be made.
14. Desired program of study cannot be changed even after the enrollment.