Sejong University (SJU)

About

Sejong University is a prestigious private research university located in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1940, it is recognized for its strengths in artificial intelligence, engineering, business, hospitality and tourism, natural sciences, and the arts. The university provides a student-centered learning environment, promotes interdisciplinary research, and collaborates with industries and international institutions to address global challenges. Through innovation, entrepreneurship, and global partnerships, Sejong University equips students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

1. College of Liberal Arts
2. College of Social Science
3. College of Business & Economics
4. College of Hotel and Tourism
5. College of Natural Sciences
6. College of Life Sciences
7. ?College of AI Convergence
8. College of Engineering
9. College of the Arts and Physical Education

Reasons to Study at Sejong University

1. Sejong University Demonstrates Research Excellence and Global Competitiveness

   Sejong University has once again affirmed its standing as a global institution by achieving outstanding results in research excellence and internationalization in the QS World University Rankings 2027, released by the global higher education analytics organization Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

2. Sejong University Combines fitness, Cultural Heritage in Course for int'l Students

   Sejong University’s Daeyang Global College is offering a hands-on course for international undergraduate and exchange students during the first semester of the 2026 academic year, blending physical activities with learning Korean culture. Students run and engage in outdoor activities amid a green urban setting, allowing them to encounter Korean leisure and lifestyle culture naturally.

3. Strong Research and Innovation

   The university invests heavily in research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Students have opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research projects, work with experienced faculty, access advanced laboratories and research facilities, and engage in innovation and technology development.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

Admission requirements vary by program. View the program page for requirements.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Admission requirements vary by program. View the program page for requirements.

How To Apply For Admission

STEP 01: Online Application

STEP 02: Document Screening

STEP 03: (if applicable) Interview

STEP 04: Admission Results

STEP 05: Invoice Provided

STEP 06: Tuition Payment

STEP 07: Issuance of Admission Letter

STEP 08: Semester Begins

• You must complete the online application before submitting the documents.
• · Once you have completed the online application, submit the required documents to SJU One Stop Service Center by post or in person by the indicated deadline.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +82-2-3408-3973

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  Graduating Students

Campus Tour

Facilities

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Accreditations

Sejong University College of Engineering (College of Electronics and Information Engineering / College of Engineering) introduces an engineering education accreditation program based on freshmen in 2007. Students who complete the engineering accreditation program must access the school’s engineering education accreditation system.

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Chung-Hun Lee

  Dean International Affairs (2013-present) Associate professor Department of Hotel & Tourism Management, Sejong University
  • (2014-2019) Department Head, Department of Hotel & Tourism Management, Sejong University... read more

  r>• (2011-2012) Assistant professor, Tourism and Events Management, George Mason University

  Determinants of customer complaint behavior in a restaurant context: The role of culture, price level, and customer loyalty
  • Toward understanding consumer processing of negative online word-of-mouth communication:
  • The roles of opinion consensus and organizational response strategies
  • Personalisation-privacy paradox: The effects of personalisation and privacy assurance on customer responses to travel Web sites
  • Hotel overbooking: The effect of overcompensation on customers‘ reactions to denied service
  • Customer uncertainty dimensions and online information search in the context of hotel booking channel

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  Jeonghun Han

  Director

Notable Alumni

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  Yoo Yeon-seok Actor
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  Han Ji-hye Actress
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  Ahn Pan-seok Television Director, Film Director
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  Seola Singer and Actress

History

This institution was first founded as the Kyung Sung Humanities Institute(3 Year Higher Education Institute located in Gwanghui-dong, Seongdong-gu)

1999

Sejong University's library was designated as the first WTO depository library in Korea

2002

The Ministry of Education and Human Resources designated Sejong University as a university for outstanding educational reform in 2002

2014

Sejong University entered the top 150 universities for the 2014 QS-Chosun Daily Ranking for Asian Universities

2015

Sejong University ranked 14th in the 2015 THE World Uni... read more