Soongsil University
숭실대학교
- Seoul
- Private
- University
- Govt-certified: degree & Korean language
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 6% of int'l students
- Students from 57 countries
- Scholarships for int'l students
- Int'l tuition from ₩4.89M/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 | 인문대학 (기독교학과, 국어국문학과, 영어영문학과, 독어독문학과, 불어불문학과, 중어중문학과, 일어일문학과, 철학과, 사학과) | ₩4,892,000 |
| Arts & sport | 인문대학 예술창작학부 영화예술전공 | ₩7,084,000 |
| Arts & sport | 인문대학 스포츠학부 | ₩5,878,000 |
| Social sciences | 법과대학 법학과 | ₩4,892,000 |
| Other | 법과대학 국제법무학과 | ₩6,509,000 |
| Social sciences | 사회과학대학 (사회복지학부, 행정학부, 정치외교학과, 평생교육학과) | ₩4,892,000 |
| Social sciences | 사회과학대학 (정보사회학과, 언론홍보학과) | ₩5,501,000 |
| Business & economics | 경제통상대학 (경제학과, 글로벌통상학과) · 경영대학 (경영학부, 벤처중소기업학과) | ₩4,892,000 |
| Business & economics | 경영대학 회계학과 | ₩5,501,000 |
| Business & economics | 경영대학 금융학부 | ₩6,509,000 |
| Natural sciences | 자연과학대학 (수학과, 정보통계·보험수리학과) | ₩5,501,000 |
| Natural sciences | 자연과학대학 (물리학과, 화학과, 의생명시스템학부) | ₩5,878,000 |
| Engineering | 공과대학 (화학공학, 신소재공학, 전기공학부, 기계공학부, 산업·정보시스템공학, 건축학부) · IT대학 (컴퓨터학부, 지능전자공학부, 글로벌미디어학부) | ₩6,393,000 |
| Engineering | AI대학 AI소프트웨어학부 | ₩6,509,000 |
Application fee: ₩90,000
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 ₩8,643,438 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
1,468 international students from 57 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
- Bachelor's620 · 42%
- Language institute494 · 34%
- Master's227 · 15%
- Exchange72 · 5%
- PhD54 · 4%
- Other1 · 0%
- Vietnam633
- China336
- Mongolia119
- Japan110
- Russia40
- Myanmar (Burma)36
- Uzbekistan18
- France14
- Germany12
- India12
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
- ₩632,500 / month
- Double room
- ₩386,500 / month
- Triple room
- ₩228,600 / month
- Quad or larger
- ₩349,900 / 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
- 250
- Places
- 1,403 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 동작구 상도로 369
- 숭실대입구(살피재)Soongsil Univ. (Salpijae)Line 7130 m · about 2 min walk (estimate)
- 상도SangdoLine 7950 m · about 18 min walk (estimate)
- 흑석(중앙대입구)Heukseok(Chung-Ang Univ.)서울 도시철도 9호선1.6 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
- Visa and registration support
- Counselling
- Student insurance
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | 1차 | Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 (until 17:00) | Nov 19, 2026 | Closed |
| New admission | 2차 | Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 (until 17:00) | Jan 4, 2027 | Opens in 31 days |
| New admission | 3차 | Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 (until 17:00) | Jan 21, 2027 | Opens in 66 days |
| Transfer | 1차 | Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 (until 17:00) | Nov 19, 2026 | Closed |
| Transfer | 2차 | Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 (until 17:00) | Jan 4, 2027 | Opens in 31 days |
| Transfer | 3차 | Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 (until 17:00) | Jan 21, 2027 | Opens in 66 days |
| Graduate school | 정시 | Oct 6, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 (until 16:00) | Nov 27, 2026 |
- Email:
- intl@ssu.ac.kr
- Phone:
- 02-820-0777 (유학생 유치), 02-820-0782 (유학생관리·지원팀), 02-820-0783~4 (한국어교육원)
- Office hours:
- During semester: 09:00~17:30 / during vacation: 10:00~17:00 / lunch break: 12:20~13:20
- Address:
- 서울특별시 동작구 상도로 369 숭실대학교 신양관 203호
- Other channels:
- Facebook facebook.com/SoongsilInternational · Instagram soongsil_global · Weibo weibo.com/Soongsil
New admission and transfer admission, all departments (excluding the Film Arts major in the School of Creative Arts): Applicants must meet one of the following: TOPIK Level 3 or higher, completion of regular Level 3 or higher at the Soongsil University Korean Language Education Center, completion of Sejong Institute Intermediate 1 or higher overseas, or a score of 60 or higher on the Soongsil University Korean language proficiency test.
Film Arts major, School of Creative Arts (new admission only): Applicants must hold a Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) Level 4 or higher score.
Graduation condition after admission (all students): Students must obtain TOPIK Level 4 or higher before graduation in order to graduate.
- Examination admission ticket
- Language proficiency proof documents
- Graduation (expected) certificate (original with academic credential verification)
- Transcript for all years
- Family relation certificate
- Copy of parents' ID cards or passports
- Copy of applicant's passport
- Copy of Alien Registration Card (if applicable)
- Bank balance certificate (for those who need a D-2 visa, after admission)
- Admission Scholarship (A) TOPIK 6100% of tuitionTOPIK Level 6 or higher, admitted in the 2025 academic year or laterApplies to: first semester
- Admission Scholarship (A) TOPIK 580% of tuitionTOPIK Level 5 or higherApplies to: first semester
- Admission Scholarship (A) TOPIK 460% of tuitionTOPIK Level 4 or higherApplies to: first semester
- Admission Scholarship (A) TOPIK 340% of tuitionTOPIK Level 3 or higherApplies to: first semester
- Admission Scholarship (B) Completion of Korean Level 4 at the International Education Center40% of tuitionCompletion of Level 4 or higher in the Korean language course at the university's International Education CenterApplies to: first semester
- Undergraduate Admission Benefit for Completers of Level 4 or Higher at the Korean Language Institute40% of tuitionAdvancing to an undergraduate program after completing Level 4 or higher in the Korean Language Institute's Korean course (Korean language test exempted)Applies to: first semester
Residence Hall (dormitory) double rooms on campus; female off-campus Sewon Villa and male off-campus Daeha Villa (apartment share, 4-5 per unit, 2-5 min walk). Managed at ssudorm.ssu.ac.kr.
Residence Hall double room 1,300,000 KRW per 16-week semester; 1,900,000 for semester+vacation (25 weeks). Off-campus villas 1,500,000 per 16 weeks, 2,250,000 per 25 weeks, 4,500,000 per year.
How to apply: Apply via http://ssudorm.ssu.ac.kr (page text not readable)
Regular course levels 1-6, Mon-Fri 200 hours per term (Levels 1-2 13:30-17:30, Levels 3-6 09:00-13:00), ~15 students; terms start Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec. Admission fee not captured. Insurance mandatory (~60,000 per 6 months). Contact language@ssu.ac.kr, 02-820-0783~4.
↗study.ssu.ac.kr visa and stay pages list documents for ARC issuance, D-4 to D-2 change, extension and D-2 to D-10 with fees and bank-balance requirement; university issues the Standard Admission Certificate and tuition payment certificate. Language institute provides D-4 documents (Standard Admission Certificate, business registration certificate, class plan) by email.
The International Student Management and Support Team provides living management and academic support (undergrad@ssu.ac.kr).
Guide to mandatory National Health Insurance for D-2 students (auto-enrolment after 6 months) and language-course group insurance.
Part-time work guide: permitted fields, hours by TOPIK level, application via a part-time employment confirmation signed by the university and HiKorea.
Seoul Global Center language-specific living counselling contact list linked from the Seoul Living Guide.
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 | 2,357 | 2,479 |
| Degree-seeking | 1,694 | 1,752 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 663 | 727 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 7% | 6% |
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 | 70.8% | 67.7% |
| Employed graduates | 1,826 | 1,676 |
| Total graduates | 3,087 | 3,037 |
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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Scholarships for international students
Tuition reductions this university offers international students, taken from its own international-admission guide.
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.