Silla University is a private four-year university in Busan, South Korea, established in 1954 as Busan Women's Junior College. It became a four-year college and was renamed Silla University in 1997. The university's educational philosophy is based on “Philanthropy and Education”, with an emphasis on developing creative, competent people who pursue knowledge and truth, contribute to society, and promote the mutual prosperity of humanity.
Silla University currently offers undergraduate and graduate education across fields including aviation, education, health and welfare, humanities and social sciences, design, engineering, business, and global studies.
| Acronym | SU |
| Nickname | Sillarian |
| Motto / Slogan | Truth, Creation, Love |
| Colour | Blue |
| Mascot | Swift Horse |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Location | Sasang, Busan, South Korea |
| Address | Postal code : 46958, 140 Baegyang-daero(Blvd), 700beon-gil(Rd.), Sasang-Gu, Busan, Korea |
Silla University's mission is to develop competent persons who can persue truth, creatively improve their knowledge, create new culture, love mankind, serve society, and lead the future of our country. Furthermore, they will be able to contribute to the mutual prosperity of mankind by the passing on of the founder's ideology of philanthropy and education.
Founded in 1954 in the vibrant southern port city of Busan, Silla University takes pride in its distinguished legacy and academic tradition. Situated in Korea's second-largest city and adjacent to the country’s busiest harbor, the university enjoys a dynamic atmosphere shaped by global commerce and cultural exchange.
Nestled at the foot of a mountain and overlooking the sea, Silla University’s 1.8 million square meter campus offers a truly inspiring learning environment. With fresh mountain air and panoramic coastal views, students find the ideal balance between study and serenity. Supported by a dedicated faculty of distinguished scholars from across Korea, Silla University is recognized by the Korean University Education Conference for its exceptional research output and global competitiveness.
Established in 2002, the Silla Korean Language Institute (SKLI) is renowned as one of the premier Korean language institutes in the Yeongnam region. Offering excellent teaching methods, high student satisfaction, and an outstanding acceptance rate for the TOPIK exam, SKLI is the ideal place for students to build a strong foundation in the Korean language.
Silla University is widely recognized both domestically and internationally for its commitment to global education. Through long-standing partnerships with 230 universities in 28 countries, we offer a variety of international exchange and study abroad programs that expand students' academic and cultural horizons. Currently, our campus is home to approximately 1,700 international students from 32 countries, creating a multicultural and multilingual learning environment.
Entrance Application Fee: 50,000
1. Applicants must have graduated from high school.
2. Applicants for the undergraduate course are required to submit TOPIK Level 3 or above.
* Undergraduate students must acquire TOPIK Level 4 or above by the end of the bachelor's course to graduate
3.TOPIK Level 2 holders among applicants for Korean language track (excluding Silla Global College and Global College of Engineering) are required to complete 300 hours of Korean language training during the first semester. (1,950,000 KRW for Korean language training for first semester)
4.Among the applicants for the English Track (BA K-Culture, Automotive & Mechanical Engineering, Hotel & Tourism MA Marketing Dept.), Exemption from submitting a certificate of accredited English examination for those from countries who use English as their first language or legal official language (list of countries using English as their first language or legal official language are limited to country information specified on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
5.Applicants who submit a certificates which are graduated from a high school or university that conducts classes in English for the English track(BA K-Culture, Automotive & Mechanical Engineering, Hotel & Tourism MA Marketing Dept.) are exempted from submitting an accredited English Language certificate.
6. Applicants must fit one of the two following categories to be eligible to apply:
Foreigner: Student and student`s parents must hold a non-Korean nationality. Student must graduate from high school within or outside of Korea.
Foreigner who fully completed elementary to high school education course: Student who graduated from foreign elementary, middle and high school and has foreign nationality. Student who completed over 12 years whole education course in foreign elementary, middle and high school.
1. Entrance application form (download) *Download form from Office of International Affairs homepage (http://global.silla.ac.kr)
2. Study Plan(Free from)
3. Certificate of Final Academic Background- For Freshman Admission: High school graduation (or expected graduation) certificate with original Apostille or consular confirmation- For Transfer Admission: Certificate of enrollment or graduation (or expected graduation) from the previous university with original Apostille or consular confirmation.
4. Academic Transcript
- For Freshman Admission: Notarized translation of high school transcript
- For Transfer Admission: Notarized translation of transcript from the previously attended university
5. TOPIK LEVEL 2
Students who have completed at least level 3 of the social integration program of the Ministry of Justice or 61 points in pre-evaluation,
and those who have completed intermediate level 1 or higher of King Sejong Institute are exempted from submitting TOPIK certificates
6. -More than IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 530, CBT 197, IBT 71, CEFR B2, TEPS 600(NEW TEPS 326)
7. Copy of Passport
8. Documents for Verifying Parents’ Nationality Such as passports, identification cards (resident ID), or official documents issued by government authorities.
9. Documents for Verifying(Translate to English or Korean Language) Family Relationship Government-issued documents that confirm the relationship between the applicant and their parents.
10. Original Certificate of bank deposit balance (deposit balance should be at least USD 13,000 under name of applicant or parents with 1 month to apply)
11. 3 photos (4x5 cm, with a white background), original copies
12. Original Health Certificate (Issued by a hospital designated by the Korean Consulate in the applicant's home country, including a tuberculosis test.
13. Application fee 50,000KRW (Deposit to following account)
Note for application documents
1. Application is accepted only after all documents are submitted and application fee is paid.
2.Application fee is non-refundable and all sent documents shall not be returned to applicant (however, it is possible to have original
documents returned after confirmation).
3.If you are an applicant who apply with the expectation of graduating prior to entrance to Silla University, certificate of graduation and
diploma must be provided by the time of entrance.
4. All documents not written in Korean or English must be translated to Korean or English and be notarized.
5.Silla University holds the right to request additional documents to be provided by the applicant in the case further authentification is needed.
6.Be sure to accurately write all contact information (phone number, email, etc). Silla University may contact the applicant at any time
for various inquiries, making it the responsibility of the applicant to be able to promptly respond to any such inquiries.
7. At any point in the application process, any information provided by the applicant is found to be false, or to have submitted any falsified documents, the application or entrance will immediately be canceled.
2. Applicants for graduate are required to submit level 3 TOPIK or higher.
3. TOPIK Level 2 holders among applicants for Korean language track (excluding Silla Global College and Global College of Engineering) are required to complete 300 hours of Korean language training during the first semester. (1,950,000 KRW for Korean language training for first semester)
4. Among the applicants for the English Track (BA K-Culture, Automotive & Mechanical Engineering, Hotel & Tourism MA Marketing Dept.), Exemption from submitting a certificate of accredited English examination for those from countries who use English as their first language or legal official language (list of countries using English as their first language or legal official language are limited to country information specified on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
5. Applicants who submit a certificates which are graduated from a high school or university that conducts classes in English for the English track(BA K-Culture, Automotive & Mechanical Engineering, Hotel & Tourism MA Marketing Dept.) are exempted from submitting an accredited English Language certificate.
6. Applicants must fit one of the two following categories to be eligible to apply:
Foreigner: Student and student`s parents must hold a non-Korean nationality. Student must graduate from high school within or outside of Korea.
Foreigner who fully completed elementary to high school education course: Student who graduated from foreign elementary, middle and high school and has foreign nationality. Student who completed over 12 years whole education course in foreign elementary, middle and high school.
1. Entrance application form (download) *Download form from Office of International Affairs homepage (http://global.silla.ac.kr)
2. Study Plan
3. Certificate of Final Academic Background:
- For Master's program applicants: Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- For Doctoral program applicants: Master's Degree Certification.
4. Certificate of Final Academic Transcript:
- For Master's program applicants: Bachelor's Transcript
- For Doctoral program applicants: Master's Transcript
5. TOPIK LEVEL 2
Students who have completed at least level 3 of the social integration program of the Ministry of Justice or 61 points in pre-evaluation,
and those who have completed intermediate level 1 or higher of King Sejong Institute are exempted from submitting TOPIK certificates
6. -More than IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 530, CBT 197, IBT 71, CEFR B2, TEPS 600(NEW TEPS 326)
7. Copy of Passport
8. Documents for Verifying Parents’ Nationality Such as passports, identification cards (resident ID), or official documents issued by government authorities.
9. Documents for Verifying(Translate to English or Korean Language) Family Relationship Government-issued documents that confirm the relationship between the applicant and their parents.
10. Original Certificate of bank deposit balance (deposit balance should be at least USD 13,000 under name of applicant or parents with 1 month to apply)
11. 3 photos (4x5 cm, with a white background), original copies
12. Original Health Certificate (Issued by a hospital designated by the Korean Consulate in the applicant's home country, including a tuberculosis test.
13. Application fee 50,000KRW (Deposit to following account)
Note for application documents
1. Application is accepted only after all documents are submitted and application fee is paid.
2.Application fee is non-refundable and all sent documents shall not be returned to applicant (however, it is possible to have original
documents returned after confirmation).
3.If you are an applicant who apply with the expectation of graduating prior to entrance to Silla University, certificate of graduation and
diploma must be provided by the time of entrance.
4. All documents not written in Korean or English must be translated to Korean or English and be notarized.
5.Silla University holds the right to request additional documents to be provided by the applicant in the case further authentification is needed.
6.Be sure to accurately write all contact information (phone number, email, etc). Silla University may contact the applicant at any time
for various inquiries, making it the responsibility of the applicant to be able to promptly respond to any such inquiries.
7. At any point in the application process, any information provided by the applicant is found to be false, or to have submitted any falsified documents, the application or entrance will immediately be canceled.
Entrance Procedures
1. Applicant should submit all required entrance application documents by deadline to Office of International Affairs.
2. Admission qualification screening by Silla University.
3. Applicant will be notified of the screening results. Successful applicant has to deposit tuition fee to designated account.
4. After confirming deposit of tuition, Silla University send certificate of admission to applicant.
5. Applicant should apply for student visa to Korea embassy or consulate in applicant's country. (Guided by Korean Embassy)
6. Applicants should enter in korea within designated date by Silla University after getting student.
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +82-51-999-5514
Silla University was accredited “IEQAS”
(International Education Quality Assurance System) by the Ministry of Education since 201
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Ranked 26th in Asia for internationalization capacity (in the 2009 evaluation of major universities of 11 Asia nations by Britain special rating agency-QS and Chosun Ilbo).