Quick Summary
Since 1398, Sungkyunkwan University has been one of South Korea's prominent privates, based in Seoul. Ranked #123 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 26850 students including 18.5% from outside South Korea. Known for strengths in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
SKKU offers a unique blend of 600 years of tradition and cutting-edge industrial innovation through its partnership with Samsung.
Subject Strengths
Materials ScienceMechanical EngineeringPharmacy and PharmacologyChemical EngineeringMedicineBusiness and Management Studies
Founded1398
TypePrivate
Total Students26850
Intl Students18.5%
Faculty Ratio18.2
CampusDual Campus (Urban and Suburban)
Campus Size2 campuses: Seoul (Humanities and Social Sciences) and Suwon (Natural Sciences)
Affiliated HospitalsSamsung Medical Center,Kangbuk Samsung Hospital,Samsung Changwon Hospital
AccreditationKCUE (Korean Council for University Education), AACSB (Business), ABEEK (Engineering)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#123
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#145
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#201-300
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Master's,Doctoral,Executive MBA
Programs
PhD in Engineering,PhD in Humanities,PhD in Social Sciences,PhD in Natural Sciences,PhD in Medicine
PhD Programs
SKKU Online (i-Campus),Global MBA (Blended Learning)
Online Programs
Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (IBS),Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology (SAIHST),SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
KCUE (Korean Council for University Education), AACSB (Business), ABEEK (Engineering)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3.0/4.5
GREOptional (Department dependent)
GMATRequired for SKK GSB (average 650+)
SATOptional (Recommended for international applicants)
ACTOptional
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · May
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on your Personal Statement and Study Plan. For Global majors, demonstrate high English proficiency. Samsung's partnership makes engineering programs highly competitive.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in South Korean Won
UG Tuition
₩11,500,000/yr
per year · KRW
Living Cost
₩16,000,000/yr
per year · KRW
PG Tuition
₩14,800,000/yr
per year · KRW
Application Fee
$120
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₩27,500,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · KRW
Scholarships AvailableGlobal Korea Scholarship (GKS),Samsung Global Scholarship Program,SKKU Admission Scholarship,SKKU Merit Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$4,500
Financial AidAvailable for low-income domestic and international students based on need.
Work-StudyAvailable (On-campus administrative and library support roles)
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Master's,Doctoral,Executive MBA programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Global Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Semiconductor Systems Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Medicine | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Software Convergence | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Electronic and Electrical Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$48,000
Average Salary After Graduation
78%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Samsung Group, Hyundai, and LG.
Industry Connections
Deep strategic partnership with Samsung Foundation.
Notable Alumni
Song Joong-ki (Actor),Cha Eun-woo (Singer/Actor),Moon Geun-young (Actress),Chung Sye-kyun (Former Prime Minister of South Korea)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Fitness centers, swimming pools, tennis courts, and multipurpose stadiums across both campuses.
Student Clubs
Over 100 clubs including traditional arts, modern dance, coding, and sports.
Library Resources
Samsung Library (Suwon) is one of the most advanced digital libraries in Asia.
Exchange Programs
Partnerships with over 900 universities in 76 countries.
Summer Programs
International Summer Semester (ISS)