Seoul National University of Science and Technology
서울과학기술대학교
- Seoul
- National/public
- University
- Govt-certified: degree & Korean language
- English-taught programmes
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 35% of int'l students
- Students from 61 countries
- Scholarships for int'l students
- Int'l tuition from ₩2.6M/semester
In the 2025 review, Korea's Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice certified this school for degree programmes and the Korean language programme. Visa applications from its admitted students are screened on the standard admission letter alone; applicants from countries the Ministry of Justice lists separately still submit proof of funds.
Certification period: March 2026 to February 2030, reviewed every year.
Source: Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice, 2025 Education Internationalization Quality Assurance results (announced 12 February 2026). Official list
School name, region and type are sourced from 대학알리미 (Higher Education in Korea), the government's official university disclosure portal — 2025 academic year data, synced 2026-09-21.
Tuition
| Field | College / programme, as in the guide | Per semester |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities · Social sciences | 인문사회대학 (행정학과·영어영문학과 등과 동일 행) | ₩2,599,230 |
| Business & economics | 기술경영융합대학 경영학과 경영학전공 | ₩2,599,230 |
| Engineering | 공과대학, 에너지바이오대학, 정보통신대학 | ₩3,047,230 |
| Natural sciences | 에너지바이오대학 (식품생명공학과·정밀화학과 등) | ₩3,047,230 |
| Arts & sport | 조형대학 (및 공과대학 건축학부 건축학전공) | ₩3,097,280 |
| Other | 창의융합대학 | ₩3,288,410 |
| Other | 국제대학 글로벌자유전공학부 (1-2학기) | ₩2,599,230 |
Application fee: ₩120,000
Amounts are from the university's own international admission guide or tuition page. The first-semester bill is often a little higher (entrance and admin fees), and amounts can change each year — confirm in the current guide.
For comparison, the average for Korean students at this campus is ₩5,494,477 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
1,190 international students from 61 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
- Bachelor's516 · 43%
- Language institute339 · 28%
- Master's160 · 13%
- Exchange106 · 9%
- PhD68 · 6%
- Associate degree1 · 0%
- Vietnam388
- Mongolia297
- Myanmar (Burma)153
- Malaysia46
- France42
- China29
- Indonesia19
- Uzbekistan19
- Germany18
- Ghana15
Source: Korea's Ministry of Justice (법무부) records of international students, published on data.go.kr. Countries with fewer than 5 students here are not shown individually, so that no student can be identified.
Dropout and enrolment
University disclosures on 대학알리미 (Korean Council for University Education), 2025.
Dormitories for international students
- Single room
- ₩469,800 / month
- Double room
- ₩278,300 / month
- Triple room
- ₩264,900 / month
- Quad or larger
- ₩217,000 / month
Average monthly fee across the university's halls, 2025 disclosure (Korea Foundation for the Promotion of Private School, 대학재정알리미). It applies to all students; halls reserved for international students may charge differently.
- Fee
- Approx. 600~1600 USD(per semester)
- Places
- 1,532 places
As entered by the university on Study in Korea (Ministry of Education, NIIED open data, 2026-09). Text is shown as written. Many fees give no currency or period, so check the amount and what it covers with the university.
What a month here costs
Rent from real contracts in this university's district, the dorm fee, and Study in Korea's estimates for the rest. Change any number to fit your plans.
Where the numbers come from
- Rent: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport real-transaction data (officetels, multi-family homes, and detached and multi-household houses)
- Dorm: university finance disclosure (대학재정알리미)
- Food, transport and other: Study in Korea (June 2024)
- Minimum wage: Ministry of Employment and Labor (2026)
An estimate for planning, not a quote. Check prices with the university and the landlord.
Research output (Leiden Ranking)
Most useful if you plan a master's or PhD. The CWTS Leiden Ranking counts research papers only (no reputation surveys); ranks are among 2,831 universities in the 2025 Open Edition, all sciences, fractional counting. It says little about undergraduate teaching or language programmes. CWTS Leiden Ranking →
Nearest metro stations
서울특별시 노원구 공릉로 232
- 하계HagyeLine 7860 m · about 16 min walk (estimate)
- 공릉(서울과학기술대)Gongneung (Seoul National Univ. of Science & Technology)Line 7890 m · about 17 min walk (estimate)
- 월계역Wolgye경원선1.6 km · about 29 min walk (estimate)
Show map with nearby stations and bus stops
Bus stops and routes change often, so we do not list them. Open the campus in a map app and tap "Transit" for current bus and metro routes.
Distances are straight-line from the campus coordinates to the station coordinates, so the walk is longer in practice. Sources: Ministry of Education campus coordinates, Korea Rail Network Authority station data (2026-06-30).
International office and how to apply
Who to contact, application dates, requirements, scholarships and support, read from the university's own pages and admission guide.
- Dormitory
- Korean language institute
- Programmes taught in English
- Visa and registration support
- Buddy programme
- Counselling
- Student insurance
- Career support
- Airport pickup
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | 1차 | Sep 7, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 (until 17:00) | Nov 12, 2026 | Closed |
| New admission | 2차 | Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026 (until 17:00) | Dec 31, 2026 | Opens in 17 days |
| Transfer | 1차 | Sep 7, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 (until 17:00) | Nov 12, 2026 | Closed |
| Transfer | 2차 | Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026 (until 17:00) | Dec 31, 2026 | Opens in 17 days |
| Graduate school | 단일 모집 | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 (until 17:00) | – | 7 days left |
| Korean language course | 2027 봄학기 | Nov 2, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 | Opens in 10 days |
- Email:
- oia@seoultech.ac.kr; admission@seoultech.ac.kr (admissions)
- Phone:
- +82-2-970-9206~7 (Fax +82-2-970-9229)
- Address:
- (01811) 서울특별시 노원구 공릉로 232 서울과학기술대학교 국제교류처 국제관(38번 건물) 1층
- Other channels:
- KakaoTalk https://pf.kakao.com/_zaLWK · Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seoultech_internationalaffairs/ · International Student Support Team +82-2-970-9212 (team manager); ARC/visa/part-time work coordinator +82-2-970-9217 · Language Education Team (Korean programme) korean@seoultech.ac.kr, kr_admission@seoultech.ac.kr
Common to undergraduate new admission and transfer admission (excluding exempt departments): Applicants must hold a TOPIK Level 3 or higher score or have completed an equivalent Korean language course.
Department of Creative Writing, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (undergraduate new admission and transfer admission): Only applicants who hold TOPIK Level 6 may apply to the Department of Creative Writing.
ITM major, School of Industrial Engineering (undergraduate new admission and transfer admission): Applicants must have both TOPIK Level 3 or higher and an English score (TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0 or higher).
MSDE department (English track, undergraduate new admission and transfer admission): TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS Band 6.0 or higher is required.
ITM major, School of Industrial Engineering: TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS Band 6.0 or higher is required, together with TOPIK Level 3 or higher.
IMS course of the Business Administration major in the Department of Business Administration; Department of Global IT Convergence: TOEFL iBT 71 or IELTS Band 5.5 or higher is required.
- Checklist of required documents
- Application form
- Academic background verification consent form
- Graduation certificate and transcript from high school (new admission) or previous university (transfer admission) (with apostille or consular confirmation)
- Language test score certificate
- Copy of Alien Registration Card (for applicants residing in Korea)
- Copies of the applicant's and parents' passports
- Certificate confirming parents' nationality
- Documents proving the relationship between the applicant and parents
- Financial confirmation and bank balance certificate of KRW 20,000,000 or more (successful applicants)
- Admission Merit Scholarship for New/Transfer Students (Undergraduate)50% of tuitionTOPIK Level 4 + document/interview screening grade B: 50% of tuition; TOPIK Level 5: 70%; TOPIK Level 6: 100%; English track (MSDE/ITM) TOEFL iBT 100 or higher + screening grade A: 100% of tuition and full dormitory fees. Program fees are excludedApplies to: Applies to the first semester only
- Academic Excellence Scholarship for Enrolled Students (Undergraduate)Years 1-4 with a GPA of 3.5 or higher: 30% of tuition; 3.8 or higher: 50%; Year 4 with 4.0 or higher: full tuition plus full dormitory fees (language score such as TOPIK Level 4 or higher required)
- Scholarship for International Graduate Students50% to 100% of tuition at admission (based on a combined review of language ability and undergraduate grades); 75% tuition reduction on average by departmentApplies to: Master: 4 semesters + 1 extra; Doctoral: 4 + 2 extra; Combined: 7 + 2 extra (maintain: 6+ credits, GPA 3.5+, no grade below C0)
- SeoulTech Alliance Scholarship (Graduate School)100% of tuitionBachelor's degree or higher from selected partner universities (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Myanmar, Vietnam); full tuition plus full boarding for first year; maintain GPA 3.5 and 6+ creditsApplies to: Master 4+1 semesters; Doctoral 5+1; Combined 7+2
- Key Partner Countries Scholarship (ODA countries; Undergraduate freshman, Master, PhD)100% of tuition500,000 KRWCitizens of Korean ODA-recipient countries; GPA >= 4.0/4.5 or top 10%; Korean Track TOPIK 5+ or English Track IELTS 6.5+; limited quota; undergrad must keep 12 credits and GPA 3.5, graduate 6 credits and GPA 4.0Applies to: Undergraduate 8 semesters; master and PhD 4 semesters (regular semesters only)
Six residence halls are operated, including Seongnim Hall (where international students live) (housing.seoultech.ac.kr). New students select the dormitory on the admission application and submit a separate dormitory application after being accepted; due to capacity limits, not everyone is assigned. Seongnim 02-970-9358, 9360; Dormitory office 02-970-9145.
As of academic year 2024: undergraduate Seongnim Hall men's building single room KRW 1,120,350 / double room KRW 882,000 / quad room KRW 726,600; women's building double room KRW 896,700; graduate International Building single room KRW 1,942,500 / double room KRW 1,351,350 / quad room KRW 1,025,850 (per semester, excluding vacations)
How to apply: Submit a separate dormitory application after acceptance (through the International Affairs Office); enrolled students use the SUIS room application system. Dormitory fees for the first semester can only be paid in cash (virtual account); from later semesters, installment payment is available (enrolled students)
Four 10-week terms (spring, summer, fall, winter), levels 1-6, in-person Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00 or 14:00-18:00. Application fee KRW 50,000; new students register at least 2 terms; D-4 visa document set (bank balance KRW 10,000,000); airport pickup and level test/OT each term; completion of Level 4 or higher counts as admission language proof. Contact korean@seoultech.ac.kr / kr_admission@seoultech.ac.kr, +82-2-970-9206~7.
↗MSDE Department (Years 1-4 taught in English, dual degree with Northumbria University, UK), ITM major (Years 2-4 taught in English), Department of IT Convergence Engineering (English track). English Track undergraduate: MSDE, ITM, Business Administration, Global IT Convergence; English requirement TOEFL iBT 71 / IELTS 5.5 (varies by department; exempt for English-official countries); ITM needs TOPIK 3.
After tuition payment and document check, SeoulTech issues the Certificate of Admission for the visa application at a Korean consulate. After arrival the office handles alien registration (within 90 days at Seoul Immigration Office, Sejongno), address change reports, extension of stay (D-4 3M KRW / D-2 7M KRW balance), part-time work permits (up to 25h undergrad / 30h master per week in semester), ARC reissue; also group online ARC/visa submission announcements.
National Health Insurance mandatory (KRW 79,320/month in 2026); plus free OIA group insurance (accident/illness, outpatient up to KRW 50,000/visit, repatriation KRW 25,000,000) applied online via soskb.co.kr after consultation at OIA.
Individual psychological counselling (45-50 min weekly, confidential) with an application form for foreign students; OIA also offers academic counselling.
Korean-programme site offers buddy/mentor application and mentoring; OIA runs a major tutoring tutor/tutee programme (2026 fall notice) and International Student Association/Club.
OIA operates a job programme and the ANCHOR (formerly RISE) programme for international students.
Airport pickup is scheduled each term for Korean-language-programme students (date TBD each term).
Pages we read
Descriptions are translated into English from the university's own guide; the university's original wording and its guide prevail. Figures and dates are from its pages on the check date. If the university's own notice is different, the notice comes first. Information last checked on 2026-10-03. If an official notice differs, the official notice comes first.
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International Student Enrollment
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total international students | 837 | 1,129 |
| Degree-seeking | 446 | 572 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 391 | 557 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 39% | 35% |
Source: Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), via Korea's public data portal (공공데이터포털). Figures are this university's own annual disclosure.
Graduate Employment Rate
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Employment rate | 67.2% | 63.6% |
| Employed graduates | 1,253 | 1,198 |
| Total graduates | 2,163 | 2,285 |
Source: Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), via Korea's public data portal (공공데이터포털). The rate excludes graduates who advanced to further study, entered military service, or are international students.
Admissions
Application periods and requirements change every year, so check this university's international admission guide for exact dates. As a rule of thumb, applications for March intake usually open around September–November of the year before, and for September intake around March–May. The readiness check shows the deadlines you are working against.
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Tuition reductions this university offers international students, taken from its own international-admission guide.
Other levels receive smaller reductions.
Compiled by StudyToKorea from the university's own admission guide. Amounts and conditions change every year — confirm the current terms with the university before applying.
Majors for International Students
Below are the actual majors this university admits international students into, and which language track each one uses — transcribed from the university's own admission guide, not the general (domestic-student) major list.
Majors and language tracks for international-student admission are compiled by StudyToKorea from each university's own international-admission guide (모집요강) — not an official government dataset. Always confirm current requirements with the university before applying.