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Shin Ansan University

신안산대학교

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.

COSTS

Tuition

International students, per semester (2026)
FieldCollege / programme, as in the guidePer semester
Humanities · Social sciences인문사회 (경영학과, 경호경찰행정학과, 한국어학과)₩3,373,000
Engineering공학 (전기공학과, 컴퓨터정보학과, 건축인테리어과, 스마트기계과)₩3,685,000
Arts & sport예체능 (뷰티디자인과, 영상콘텐츠과)₩3,749,000
Natural sciences자연과학 (호텔조리과, 호텔제과제빵과)₩3,780,000

Application fee: ₩40,000

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.

Source: 2027학년도 3월 입학 외국인 유학생 모집요강 및 입학 안내 (한국어 트랙) [2·3년제 대학], 2026. 8. — 신안산대학교 국제교류처 (sau.ac.kr/inpl '모집요강/신청서' 탭 '2026 9월 입학 한국어트랙' 다운로드; page https://sau.ac.kr/inpl/entrance/entrance004.do)

For comparison, the average for Korean students at this campus is ₩7,253,398 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).

WHO STUDIES HERE

International students by country

1,534 international students from 15 countries, as of 2026-06-30.

By programme
  • Associate degree1,255 · 82%
  • Language institute275 · 18%
  • Bachelor's4 · 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.

HOW STUDENTS FARE

Dropout and enrolment

International students who dropped out
8%
Share of international students who left the university before finishing. Lower is better.
Students enrolled against capacity
126%
Enrolled students as a share of the university's approved places. Well below 100% means many empty places.

University disclosures on 대학알리미 (Korean Council for University Education), 2025.

HOUSING

Dormitories for international students

The university reports no dormitory for international students. Plan for off-campus housing.

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.

COST OF LIVING

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.

Housing
Half pay between ₩360,000 and ₩500,000Deposit about ₩5,000,000: paid once, returned when you move out
Study in Korea: ₩200,000–₩300,000 a month
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Study in Korea: ₩50,000–₩100,000 a month
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Study in Korea: ₩100,000–₩200,000 a month · Student health insurance is ₩79,320 a month in 2026.
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Living costs per month₩915,000
Tuition, per month
From ₩3,373,000 per semester for international students (2026), × 2 ÷ 12
₩562,000
Total per month₩1,477,000
Part-time work₩0
At the 2026 minimum wage of ₩10,320 an hour, before taxYou need a part-time work permit before you start. Check your hours →
You need per month
₩1,477,000
About ₩17,724,000 a year
plus a deposit of about ₩5,000,000 when you move in
Where the numbers come from

An estimate for planning, not a quote. Check prices with the university and the landlord.

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GETTING THERE

Nearest metro stations

경기도 안산시 단원구 신안산대학로 135

  • 시우역
    Siu
    서해선
    990 m · about 18 min walk (estimate)
  • 초지역
    Choji
    수인선 · 안산과천선 · 서해선
    1.3 km · about 24 min walk (estimate)
  • 고잔역
    Gojan
    수인선 · 안산과천선
    1.8 km · about 33 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

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.

Listed on the university's pages
  • Korean language institute
  • Programmes taught in English
  • Visa and registration support
  • Counselling
  • Career support
Application schedule
Admission guide ↗
TrackRoundApplication periodResults
New admission수시1차Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Oct 30, 2026Closed
New admission수시2차Nov 11, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026Dec 18, 2026Opens in 19 days
New admission정시Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 20, 2027Feb 5, 2027Opens in 73 days
Who to contact
International Exchange Office
Phone:
031-490-6196
Office hours:
Weekdays 9:00-18:00
Address:
15435 경기도 안산시 단원구 신안산대학로 135(초지동 671) 국제교육관 106호
Other channels:
Facebook · Instagram · YouTube · Blog
Requirements and documents
Korean language
  • Applicants residing in Korea (new admission, Korean track): Applicants must meet at least one of the following: TOPIK Level 2 or above; completion of Korea Immigration and Integration Program Level 2 or above (or a pre-assessment score of 41 or above); completion of Sejong Institute Beginner 2 or above; or a score of 60 or above on the university's own Korean proficiency test.

  • Applicants residing in Korea who pass the university's own Korean proficiency test: Applicants must score 60 or above out of 100 on Shinansan University's own Korean proficiency test.

  • Applicants residing abroad (new admission, Korean track): Applicants must meet at least one of the following: TOPIK Level 2 or above; completion of Korea Immigration and Integration Program Level 2 or above (or a pre-assessment score of 41 or above); or completion of Sejong Institute Beginner 2 or above.

  • Applicants eligible under the lower-level university special provision (may apply to the Department of Computer Information, Department of Electrical Engineering, and Department of Beauty Design): Applicants must obtain TOPIK Level 3 or above or an equivalent official Korean proficiency qualification.

  • Applicants without Korean proficiency (test exemption criteria, depending on schedule): Applicants who meet one of the following are exempt from the university's own Korean proficiency test: TOPIK Level 2, Korea Immigration and Integration Program Level 2 or above, or Sejong Institute Beginner 2 or above.

Required documents
  • Application form (the university's format, including self-introduction, pledge to bear study abroad expenses, personal information consent form, etc.)
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of front and back of Alien Registration Card (for those residing in Korea)
  • High school graduation (expected) certificate and transcript (apostille or consular verification)
  • Notarized translation of family relationship certificate
  • Copies of ID or passports of father, mother and student
  • Official Korean proficiency certificate (if applicable)
  • Korean language institute documents (if applicable)
  • 3 ID photos
Application fee: 40,000 KRW
Scholarships
  • Admission Scholarship1,500,000 KRW
    All international students entering Shinansan University; tuition reduction of KRW 1,500,000
    Applies to: Once, at first admission
  • International Student Scholarship (tuition reduction)1,000,000 KRW
    Tuition reduction of KRW 1,000,000 every semester for enrolled international students (12 or more credits, average GPA 2.0 or above)
    Applies to: Every semester
  • Harmony Scholarship700,000 KRW
    Living-expense scholarship of KRW 700,000 every semester when enrolled together with an immediate family member (sibling)
    Applies to: Every semester
  • TOPIK Scholarship
    TOPIK Level 3 or higher, once during enrollment (the amount table is an image)
    Applies to: Once
Korean language institute
Korean Language Training Course (D-4)

Regular course of 10 weeks, 5 days a week, 20 hours (200 hours per semester), morning class 9:00-12:50 / afternoon class 14:00-17:50

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Programmes taught in English

English track (operated by the Department of Business Administration and the Department of Computer Information); admission guide for the English track for September 2026 admission

Visa and registration support

D-2 visa extension guide: pay tuition, prepare documents, and apply in person at the Office of International Affairs; the International Education Support Team supports D-4/D-2 visa issuance and extension

Student support
  • International Student Counseling Center (Room 208, International Education Building)

  • Employment support from the International Talent Development Center (Room 206, International Education Building)

  • Guide to part-time work permission (TOPIK Level 3 or higher, 25 hours on weekdays)

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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HOW TO APPLY

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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FINANCIAL AID

Scholarships for international students

Tuition reductions this university offers international students, taken from its own international-admission guide.

ConditionBenefit
All international students · first semester₩2,000,000 scholarship
TOPIK 3+ / KIIP stage 3+ / Sejong Institute Intermediate 1+ · first semester₩1,000,000 scholarship
TOPIK 2 / KIIP stage 2+ / Sejong Institute Beginner 2+ · first semester₩500,000 scholarship

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.

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PROGRAMS OPEN TO YOU

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.

ENGLISH TRACK
English Track
Business Administration · Computer Information
Explicitly confirmed on the department-listing page.
KOREAN TRACK
Korean Track (remaining ~18 majors)
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