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Seoul National University

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Seoul, South Korea
=62nd in World University Rankings 2025
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About Seoul National University

Basic information and contact details for Seoul National University

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Seoul National University was first founded in 1946, following a merger of no fewer than 10 higher education institutions in the South Korean capital. It is often rated highly when compared to other South Korean universities.

SNU is primarily based on three campuses, two of which are in Seoul and the third in Gangwon-do, in the country’s north-east. The main campus, located in Gwanak-gu, is home to a huge number of university buildings, many of which are new-build, such as a main library which maintains over 4 million separate works. The university also provides accommodation and dining facilities for a huge number of students, the main campus dorms alone house over 5,000 people. This main campus also plays host to two museums, one of which is dedicated to the university and the second to art, as well as numerous student societies and SNU’s official newspaper.

In terms of academic offerings, the university operates 16 academic colleges providing a huge variety of subjects to study, owing to the universities multi-institution heritage. In total, more than 80 undergraduate programmes are available for potential students, master’s and doctoral programmes number close to 100.

For international students, SNU has more than 800 academic exchange programmes with a huge number of international universities, and support for international students is readily available. In addition, students already at the university have numerous opportunities to go in the other direction, and study abroad.

Some famous alumni of SNU include UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, South Korean president Kim Young-Sam and prime minister Lee Hyun-Jae.

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
20406080100
Overall 73.5
Teaching 73.7
Research Environment 74.3
Research Quality 76.2
Industry 100
International Outlook 44.9
60657075201620172018201920202021202220232024202560.564.264.967.56869.77070.873.473.5

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Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Seoul National University

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International student percentage
16% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
14.2 (1)
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Student total
25644 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Seoul National University

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Physical Sciences70th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science49th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences101–125th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Life Sciences63rd

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Clinical and Health44th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Business and Economics=75th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities151–175th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Education65th

  • Education

Engineering40th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering