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Sangmyung University (Cheonan Campus)

상명대학교

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

We have not collected this university's tuition for international students yet — check its international admission guide. At many of the universities we checked, international students pay more than Korean students; at some, the amount is the same.

For comparison, the average for Korean students at this campus is ₩8,772,148 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).

WHO STUDIES HERE

International students by country

622 international students from 21 countries, as of 2026-06-30.

These figures cover all of this university's campuses together.

By programme
  • Language institute222 · 36%
  • Bachelor's154 · 25%
  • PhD126 · 20%
  • Master's97 · 16%
  • Exchange19 · 3%
  • Associate degree4 · 1%

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.

HOUSING

Dormitories for international students

Monthly dormitory fee per person
Single room
₩519,100 / month
Double room
₩256,900 / month
Triple room
₩106,900 / month
Quad or larger
₩80,100 / 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
All international students
Fee
187
Places
214 places
Who can apply
All international students
Fee
80
Places
100 places
Who can apply
All international students
Fee
244
Places
249 places
Who can apply
All international students
Fee
244
Places
363 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.

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
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₩555,100
Tuition, per month
Korean-student average ₩8,772,148 a year (2026) ÷ 12. International students often pay more.
₩731,000
Total per month₩1,286,100
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
₩1,286,100
About ₩15,433,200 a year
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

충청남도 천안시 동남구 상명대길 31

  • 두정역
    Dujeong
    경부선
    2.9 km · about 53 min walk (estimate)

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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.

TrackRoundApplication periodResults
New admission1차Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 (until 16:00)Nov 25, 2026Closed
New admission2차Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 (until 16:00)Jan 4, 2027Opens in 24 days
New admission3차Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 (until 16:00)Feb 5, 2027Opens in 66 days
Transfer1차Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 (until 16:00)Nov 25, 2026Closed
Transfer2차Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 (until 16:00)Jan 4, 2027Opens in 24 days
Transfer3차Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 (until 16:00)Feb 5, 2027Opens in 66 days
Graduate school단일 모집Oct 28, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026 (until 17:00)Dec 15, 2026Opens in 5 days
Requirements and documents
Korean language
  • First-year and transfer admission (all applicants): Applicants must meet one of: TOPIK Level 3 or above (Level 2 for Arts, Music & Physical Education); King Sejong Institute Intermediate 1 (Beginner 2 for arts); Level 3 at a university-affiliated Korean language institute (Level 2 for arts); 1+ year of D-4 Korean language study; KIIP Level 3 or 61 pre-assessment points; or passing the university's own Korean proficiency exam. Applicants who do not meet items 1-5 cannot enter their major in the first semester and must complete Korean liberal arts courses first.

  • Graduation requirement: To graduate, students must submit a TOPIK Level 4 or higher score report (Level 3 or above for Arts, Music & Physical Education).

Required documents
  • Application form, financial affidavit and letter of consent (printed after online application)
  • High school diploma or certificate of expected graduation (first-year); university/college graduation or enrollment certificates plus high school graduation certificate (transfer), with Apostille or Korean consular verification
  • Official transcripts of all years
  • Passport copy and ID copies of applicant and parents
  • Original certificate of family relations (translated and notarized into English or Korean)
  • Bank balance certificate of at least KRW 20,000,000 (F visa holders exempt)
  • Korean language proficiency proof (TOPIK, King Sejong, language institute or KIIP certificate)
  • Performance exam data for Arts, Music & Physical Education applicants
Application fee: 120,000 KRW

Descriptions are shown as the university wrote them (Korean or English). 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 2026-10-04. If an official notice differs, the official notice comes first.

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REAL NUMBERS

International Student Enrollment

Year20242025
Total international students6845
Degree-seeking4931
Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.)1914
Housed in dorms (degree students)8%19%

Source: Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), via Korea's public data portal (공공데이터포털). Figures are this university's own annual disclosure.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

Graduate Employment Rate

Year20232024
Employment rate63.1%60.6%
Employed graduates801696
Total graduates1,3691,248

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.

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

We haven't collected this university's scholarships for international students yet — ask its international office what's currently offered. Most Korean universities reduce first-semester tuition for international students based on a TOPIK or English score; compare the universities we have checked.

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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.

KOREAN TRACK
All Cheonan-Campus Majors
Global Area Studies (Korean Language and Culture, Japanese, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian/Central Asian tracks) · Global Finance and Management · Design (Communication, Fashion, Textile, Space, Ceramic, Industrial, AR/VR Media) · Arts (Film, Theater, Stage Art, Photo/Video Media, Cultural Arts Management, AI Media Content) · Sports Convergence · Food Science · Green Smart City · Engineering (Electronics, Software, Smart Information and Communication, Business Engineering, Green Chemical Engineering, Construction Systems, Information Security, System Semiconductor, Human-Intelligent Robotics, AI Mobility) · Undeclared/Liberal Studies
Nursing is excluded (quota-limited to domestic students only).
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