Seoul National University – SNU
Profile
Seoul National University, SNU for short, is one of the most reputable universities in South Korea. It belongs to the so called SKY univerisities and is ranked highly in international rankings. The university has a very large campus, on which buses can be be used for transportation. There are many cafeterias, cafés, supermarkets, and everything else that is necessary and helpful for everyday life.
Most of the courses have a reasonable number of students, making direct contact with professors possible. They are often very friendly and helpful. However homework and required attendance is normal. There are typically two exams per subject, and finals take place at the end of the semester.
It is easy to find a community and help for any matters through the SNU Buddy Program.
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City |
Seoul |
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Founded |
1946 |
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Number of Students |
28,000 |
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Websites |
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Type of Agreement |
University partnership |
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Who can apply? |
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Type of Stay |
Studies or research |
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Length of Stay |
1 to 2 semesters |
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Time of Stay |
Winter or summer semester |
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Number of Exchange Placements |
ten per semester |
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Semester Dates |
1st semester: Beginning of September to the middle of December |
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Study Possibilities |
Faculties Institutes |
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Course Offerings |
Courses offered in the national language Please note that at the College of Business Administration, CBA for short, exchange students can take a maximum of two courses only. |
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Language Courses |
The university offers language courses during the academic semester. |
| Prerequisites for the Application | Very good academic performance |
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| Language Requirements |
Very good English skills |
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International Office application portal |
| Application Deadline in the International Office |
December 15: 1-2 semesters starting the winter semester of the upcoming academic year August 15: 1 semester starting the summer semester of the upcoming academic year – only for allocation of remaining spots |
| Tuition Fees | Tuition fees waived |
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| Average Cost of Living | 1000 to 1200 euros |
| Funding Possibilities |
BAföG for abroad
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| Accommodations |
Support from the partner university: Yes |
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| Health Insurance | Students are responsible for having sufficient insurance coverage. We highly recommend health insurance and private liability insurance for abroad. Some partner universities have particular requirements for insurance protection. |
| Experience Reports | See the experience reports at MoveOn Exchanges |
| Additional Information |