Seoul National University of Science and Technology (abbreviated SeoulTech) is a national university located in Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
Seoul National University of Science and Technology originated from Public Eoeudong Vocational Continuing School. Later the school was re-organized as Gyeongseong Public Industrial School, Gyeonggi Technical College, and Seoul National University of Technology before it was finally reborn as Seoul National University of Science and Technology in September 2010 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its foundation. The institution is also known as 'Seoultech'.
Today Seoultech is a large and comprehensive university consisting of six colleges, 23 departments, seven graduate schools and a student enrolment of 11,500 people in a spacious campus of 508,690 square meters (125.70 acres). This is the fifth-largest campus in the universities of Seoul. The campus, formerly occupied by the colleges of engineering of Seoul National University, is in Nowon-gu in the northern part of Seoul. Seoul National University of Science and Technology was ranked second in South Korea and 23rd in Asia in field of focused university in the 2015 by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and ranked 15th in South Korea in the field of Science and Engineering in 2015 by Korea Economic Daily
| Acronym | SEOULTECH |
| Nickname | SeoulGwagidae |
| Motto / Slogan | Our Dream, Your Future |
| Colour | Royal Blue |
| Mascot | Tech-dragon |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Location | Nowon, Seoul, South Korea |
| Address | Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232, Gongneung-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01811 |
SeoulTech aims to contribute to the future of the nation and humanity by researching and teaching academic theories and practical applications, while cultivating talented individuals with moral character, professional expertise, creativity, and practical capabilities.
A university shaping for humanity, Seoul Tech
CREATIVE EDUCATION:
Creative education for integrated imagination.
EDUCATION IN HUMANITIES:
Education in humanities to inspire ethical judgement.
PRACTICAL EDUCATION:
Practical education in majors to enhance competency in the workforce
Formerly the site of Seoul National University’s College of Engineering, the SeoulTech Gongneung campus boasts one of the top five largest university campuses in Seoul. The campus is loved for its park-type design in which nature and relaxation coexist amongst ponds, trees, and lawns. The campus green area spans approximately 510,000 square meters at the foot of Buram Mountain.
The competitiveness of SeoulTech is particularly prominent in the area of advanced science and technology research. In the Korea Research Foundation’s “2014 Research Productivity per Professor Evaluation,” SeoulTech ranked first in the nation. In the research category of the “2014 QS University Rankings: Asia,” the SeoulTech faculty ranked 25th in the entire nature for researcher peer evaluation ratings and sixth for the number of the papers per professor.
The SeoulTech Entrepreneurship Support Team has designed an integrated business administration and entrepreneurship program that creates a campus environment where more than 10% of students experience entrepreneurship projects. The program further encourages double majors, promotes entrepreneurial club activities, expands entrepreneurial opportunities, and supports entrepreneurial leaves and graduate degrees.
SeoulTech provides scholarships to 60.8% of its students through 19 campus and 36 off-campus scholarships, helping students focus on their studies. In 2015, annual scholarship payments reached 28.5 billion won. In 2014, its tuition-to-scholarship ratio was 59.7%, ranking sixth among Korean universities in JoongAng Daily’s national university evaluations.
Application fee : 120,000
An additional KRW 50,000 will be charged for applicants applying for a second-choice (optional) major
Nationality
Applicant and applicant's parents must hold citizenship of a country other than Korea
Academic Background
Applicants must have completed, or be expected to complete, high school or an equivalent level of education.
(Undergraduate course Transfer) Applicants who have completed or expect to complete at least two years of a bachelor program or who have completed or expect to complete 2-3 years at college.
Language Proficiency
Applicants must meet one of the following language requirements:
1. Achieved TOPIK Level 3 or higher (PBT or IBT)
2. Completed Level 4 or higher of the Korean Language Program at SeoulTech
3. Completed Level 4 or higher of the Korean Language Program of an IEQAS-certified university in Korea
4. Completed the Intermediate-Advanced Level 'Understanding Korea Course' under the Korean Homeland Education Program (K-HED) for overseas Koreans
5. Completed the intermediate level at a King Sejong Institute
6. Scored 61 points or higher on the pre-assessment of Korea Immigration and Integration Program(KIIP) under the Ministry of Justice, or completed Level 3 or higher of the program.
Freshman
Common documents:
- Online Application form
Additional documents:
- Apostilled or Embassy confirmed)High School graduation certificate and grade transcript
Personal Statement and Study Plan (optional)
Academic Records Consent Form (Form 2)
Transfer
Common documents:
Additional documents:
Submission of the bank balance certificate is required after the admission results are announced.
Required documents are subject to change. Please refer to the official admission guidelines for the most up-to-date details.
Nationality
(Foreigner of Korean descent)
As of the application start date, the applicant and both parents must hold foreign citizenship.
In the case of dual or multiple citizenship, applicants must have renounced Korean citizenship prior to the application start date.
Academic Background
Master, Combined
Applicants must have (or be expected to have) a bachelor’s degree
Doctoral
Applicants must have (or be expected to have) a Master’s degree
Language Proficiency
Exemptions and Exceptions
1. The following departments require the same language proficiency as stated in the common language requirements : Department of Data Science, Department of Industrial Design, Department of Visual Design, Department of Ceramic Arts&Design, Department of Business Administration, Department of TESOL, Department of Optometry, Department of AI Business, Department of Applied Artificial Intelligence, Department of AI and Public Policy, Department of Industrial Information System, Department of Media & Contents Policy, Department of IT Design Convergence, Department of Information Technology and Media Engineering
* Applicants of the Department of AI Business who have completed an undergraduate program in Korea are exempted from the language requirement.
2. The following departments require TOPIK Level 6: Department of Creative Writing, Department of Digital Culture Policy
Bachelor’s Degree (Expected) Graduation Certificate. Bachelor’s Degree Official Transcript
Doctoral
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +82-2-970-9206~7, +82-2-970-9206
Expand laboratory equipment
Establish plan and budget for expanding laboratory equipment
Operate laboratory material expense
Establish and assign budget for laboratory equipment
Create safe laboratory environment
- Execute safety education and field training for research personnel
- Insurance registration for research personnel
- Execute precision safety diagnosis and regular testing in laboratory rooms
- Improve safety of laboratory environment (acquire various safety management supplies)
The inauguration ceremony of the 13th President, Dong Hwan Kim, of Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech) took place on January 17 at 11 A.M. in th... read more
2025.03.01 Establishment of a Publishing Culture Center
2024.09.01 Coordination of duties among the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Administrative Offices (1st Administrative Office: College of Engineering, College of Creative Convergence; 2nd Administrative Office: College of Information and Communication, College of Energy and Biotechnology, College of Design, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Technology Management and Convergence; 3rd Administrative Office: College of Future Convergence, College of ... read more
January 1, 2020 Change of Vice President title (Vice President for Research and Industry-Academic Affairs ? Vice President for Research Planning)
Establishment of Future Strategy Headquarters as an affiliated facility under the Office of Planning Renaming of Human Resources Development Center to Employment Headquarters Renaming of Lifelong Education Center to Social Education Development Center.
August 28, 2009 37th Master's Degree Conferment Ceremony of the Graduate School of Industry
12th Master's and Doctoral Degree Conferment Ceremony of the Graduate School of Railway (Graduate School of Railway Technology (10th))
13th Master's Degree Conferment Ceremony of the Graduate School of Housing
11th Master's Degree Conferment Ceremony of the Graduate School of IT Design
10th Master's and Doctoral Degree Conferment Ceremony of the Graduate School of IT Policy
8th Master's Degree Conferment Ceremony of the Graduate School of Energy and Environment
February 29, 1984 Implementation of the grade-level system through the revision of school regulations.
Establishment of the Department of Environmental Engineering, Department of Industrial Safety Engineering, and Department of Mold Design. Establishment of the Industrial Technology Research Institute and Student Life Research Institute as affiliated institutions.