Silla University
신라대학교
- Busan
- Private
- University
- Govt-certified: degree & Korean language
- English-taught programmes
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 10% of int'l students
- Students from 28 countries
- Scholarships for int'l students
- Int'l tuition from ₩2.31M/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 | 인문·사회 | ₩3,243,500 |
| Other | 인문·사회(항공) | ₩3,461,000 |
| Other | 인문·사회(미래융합) | ₩2,312,500 |
| Natural sciences · Arts & sport | 이학·체육 (체육) | ₩3,845,000 |
| Other | 이학(항공) | ₩4,118,000 |
| Nursing & health | 간호·보건 | ₩4,378,000 |
| Engineering · Arts & sport | 공학·예능 (예능) | ₩4,378,000 |
| Other | 공학(정비) | ₩4,707,000 |
| Other | 공학(운항) | ₩4,770,500 |
Application fee: ₩70,000
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 ₩7,298,402 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
1,596 international students from 28 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
- Bachelor's729 · 46%
- Language institute480 · 30%
- PhD222 · 14%
- Master's149 · 9%
- Exchange15 · 1%
- Associate degree1 · 0%
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
- Double room
- ₩215,900 / month
- Triple room
- ₩224,700 / month
- Quad or larger
- ₩206,000 / 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.
- Who can apply
- foreign student
- Fee
- 246
- Places
- 500 places
- Places
- 1,000 places
- Fee
- $187~225
- Places
- 250 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.
Nearest metro stations
부산광역시 사상구 백양대로700번길 140
- 덕포DeokpoLine 21.3 km · about 24 min walk (estimate)
- 모덕ModeokLine 21.4 km · about 27 min walk (estimate)
- 사상SasangLine 2 · 김해경전철1.6 km · about 30 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.
- Korean language institute
- Programmes taught in English
- Student insurance
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | Opens in 12 days | |
| Transfer | Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | Opens in 12 days |
- Email:
- swchoi@silla.ac.kr
- Phone:
- 051-999-5515~5517
- Address:
- (우) 46958 부산광역시 사상구 백양대로700번길 140 국제교류처 316호
- Other channels:
- Admission team 051-999-5512; isyun@silla.ac.kr · Facebook, Naver blog, YouTube linked from site
Korean track new admission and transfer admission (all departments except the College of International Studies and the Global College of Engineering): TOPIK Level 3 or higher is required. The Hotel and Tourism, Beauty Care, Webtoon, Social Welfare and Future Convergence departments may admit students with TOPIK Level 2, but those students must complete 300 hours of Korean language training in their first semester after admission.
College of International Studies (Global Business) and Global College of Engineering Korean track transfer admission (no language proficiency required for new admission): Transfer admission requires meeting one of the following: TOPIK Level 3 or higher, Korea Immigration and Integration Program Stage 3 or higher, Sejong Institute Intermediate 1 or higher, or passing the Silla Korean Language Proficiency Assessment. New admission does not require language proficiency.
Basis for documents submitted by Korean track applicants: Korean track applicants must submit a TOPIK Level 3 (Level 2 for some departments) or higher certificate.
English track departments (International Business, International Tourism, English track of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, transfer admission to the K-Culture department of the College of International Studies, etc.): One of the following is required: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 59 (or 3.5), CEFR B2, or NEW TEPS 202 or above. Applicants from countries where English is the native or official language are exempt.
- Application form
- Self-introduction and study plan
- Final education certificate (apostille or consular verification)
- Notarized translation of transcript
- TOPIK certificate (Korean track) or recognized English test certificate (English track)
- Copy of applicant's passport
- Copy of Alien Registration Card (if held)
- Documents confirming parents' nationality
- Notarized translations of family relationship documents
- Bank balance certificate (USD 13,000 or more)
- 3 photos
- Original health certificate
- Undergraduate Admission Scholarship (TOPIK Level 5 or higher)100% of tuitionTOPIK 5+ (Korean track)Applies to: first semester
- Undergraduate Admission Scholarship (TOPIK Level 4)70% of tuitionTOPIK 4Applies to: first semester
- Undergraduate Admission Scholarship (TOPIK Level 3)50% of tuitionTOPIK 3Applies to: first semester
- Undergraduate Admission Scholarship (TOPIK Levels 1~2)30% of tuitionTOPIK 1-2 incl. exemptApplies to: first semester
- English Track Admission Scholarship (IELTS 6.5, etc.)100% of tuitionIELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 87 / CEFR C2 / NEW TEPS 290Applies to: first semester
- English Track Admission Scholarship (IELTS 6.0, etc.)70% of tuitionIELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 73Applies to: first semester
- English Track Admission Scholarship (IELTS 5.5, etc.)50% of tuitionIELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 59Applies to: first semester
- Study in Korea Encouragement Scholarship20% of tuition12 or more credits in the previous semester, GPA 2.0 or higher (25% for some students of the College of Global Engineering/College of International Studies)Applies to: 8 regular semesters
- Academic Excellence Scholarship Grade A70% of tuition12 or more credits in the previous semester, outstanding academic performanceApplies to: per semester
- Academic Excellence Scholarship Grade B50% of tuitionsameApplies to: per semester
- Academic Excellence Scholarship Grade C30% of tuitionsameApplies to: per semester
- TOPIK Scholarship200,000 KRWObtaining a higher TOPIK Level 5/6 than at admission; one cash award per levelApplies to: one time per grade
Regular course 20 weeks (480 hours) per semester, ~12 students per class; tuition 5,200,000 KRW per year paid each semester; insurance 85,000 KRW (2026).
↗English-track departments exist (e.g., Department of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, Department of K-Culture, Department of Hotel and Tourism) with English-proficiency admission scholarships.
Foreign student insurance 85,000 KRW for 7 months (DB Insurance), 2026.
GKS program, cultural exchange programs, internships notices.
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 | 668 | 1,093 |
| Degree-seeking | 312 | 621 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 356 | 472 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 20% | 10% |
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 | 59.4% | 59% |
| Employed graduates | 967 | 938 |
| Total graduates | 1,778 | 1,695 |
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.
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.