Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

About

Sungkyunkwan University is a national university with 628 years of glorious history and shining tradition and is a representative symbol of a leading university which leads the new era. At the same time, the university has led the development of higher education in Korea by challenging and innovating with a mind for sharing and coexistence. We strive to newly form our own brand worthy of our name which actively embraces global social issues through pioneering of global management.

 

Acronym	SKKU
Motto / Slogan	Humanity, Righteousness, Propriety, Wisdom
Colour	Blue, Lime Green, Orange, Dark Green
Founded	1398
Location	Jongno, Seoul, South Korea
Address	25-2 Sungkyunkwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03063, Republic of Korea

Reasons to Study at Sungkyunkwan University

1. Prestigious History and Reputation

   Established in 1398, making it the oldest university in East Asia. One of South Korea's leading private research universities and is recognized globally for academic excellence, research, and innovation.

2. Strong Research and Innovation

   SKKU is a leading research university with modern laboratories and research centers. Students have opportunities to participate in research in areas including Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductors, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Energy and Environmental Science, and Data Science.

3. International Learning Environment

   SKKU welcomes students from around the world and offers: English-taught degree programs, Student exchange opportunities, Partnerships with leading universities worldwide, Dedicated support services for international students, and Cultural exchange and mentoring programs.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

Entry requirements vary by program. View the requirements on the program page. 

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Entry requirements vary by program. View the requirements on the program page. 

Nationality (one of the following requirements)

• Applicant with foreign citizenship whose parents also hold foreign citizenships
• Applicant including overseas Korean who completed the entire education outside Korea (elementary, junior high, high school, and undergraduate/graduate level)
  ? If you meet both requirements ? and ? above, please apply through ? and submit the required documents
• North Korean refugees with a “North Korean Refugee Registration Certificate”

2. Degree

• Applicant for Master’s / Combined Master’s & Ph. D.
  • -Bachelor’s degree holder or expected graduate to be conferred with a Bachelor’s degree
  • -Applicant with academic qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree
• Applicant for Ph. D.
  • -Master’s degree holder or expected graduate to be conferred with a Master’s degree
  • -Applicant with academic qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree
• Applicant with degrees from overseas universities
  • -the university should be confirmed through “International Association of Universities’ Worldwide Database of Higher Education Institutions, Systems and Credentials (IAU WHED)” in collaboration with UNESCO. If the university is not listed, or its English name is not identical with the one on the list, a certificate issued by a Korean embassy should be submitted confirming that the university is accredited by the government. (Applicant who fails to submit the documents will be disqualified; please contact the office if assistance is needed) (https://whed.net/home.php)

3. Language Proficiency? Please refer to each department’s requirement

• Korean Proficiency Required Departments
  • -TOPIK score report submission
• English Proficiency Required Departments : submission of one of the certificates below

? Additional English test scores may be requested by the Korean embassy (consular) when applying for visa

• -Official English test score of TOEFL IBT 71, IELTS 5.5 or above (score should be valid within 2 years at the time of application)
  ? Please refer to the detailed requirement of each department
• -“[Form 6] Certificate of English Proficiency” signed by the dean of the department
• -Document proving that the applicant completed higher education in English

How To Apply For Admission

Submit your application through the Online Application.

• Online Application (application documents should be scanned then uploaded)
  ? Document submission via postal may be requested if needed (email submission is not acceptable)
  (e.g. portfolio, awards, employment certificate, etc. (please refer to each department’s requirement)
• Address : (03063) Office of Graduate School Affairs, #10206, 2nd Floor, 600th Anniversary Hall, Sungkyunkwan University, 25-2, Sungkyunkwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
• Modification of the applying department or application withdrawal is not allowed once the online application is submitted.
  (edits and file re-uploads are available by the end of the submission period)

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected],[email protected]
Phone : +82-2-760-0016, +82-2-760-0014

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Facilities

• Sports: Operating under the College of Sports Science, there are several student sports clubs including a baseball club, floor ball club, tennis club, basketball club, soccer club, volleyball club, and cricket club. There is a full-size soccer field, basketball court, tennis courts, athletics track, and baseball fields on the Natural Sciences Campus.

 

• ICT: Students can make requests or inquiries using SKKU's IT Call Center. The IT Call Center offers fast and accurate responses internet, PC, phone, etc.

 

• Dormitory/Accommodation: Myeongryunhaksa can accommodate about 1,432 domestic and international undergraduate students living at the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus in Seoul. It consists of Korean student dormitories (E-House, G-House, and K-House) and international student dormitories (C-House, I-House, and M-House).

 

• Healthcare Center: To promote health and well-being of our students and faculty, the University’s Health Center offers services in early detection of diseases, treatment and treatment placement, health counseling, student health checkup and etc.

Accreditations

IEQAS Certification: Accredited by the International Education Quality Assurance System administered by the South Korean Ministry of Education, recognizing high standards in international student management and education infrastructure.

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