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Seoul National University Courses & Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
BBA(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above
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Q:   Are SNU courses taught in English?
A: 

A majority of the UG courses at the university are taught in English. Though the courses at the university are offered in English, the university advises students to Korean during their time at the university. To know the level of Korean language proficiency required, it is advised to check with the respective department.

Q:   Is it expensive to study at SNU?
A: 

For UG students, SNU fees for UG courses is around INR 2.4 lakh. The estimated per month living expenses for international students:

Particulars

Expenses

Housing

128,500 – 255,500 KRW (UG On-campus)

221,500 – 312,100 KRW (Graduate, On-campus)

400,000 – 800,000 KRW (Off-Campus)

Local transportation

50,000 – 80,000 KRW (Around INR 3k – 4.7k)

Meals

400,000 KRW (Around INR 23k)

Books / school supplies

150,000 per sem KRW (Around INR 8,900)

Telecommunication

30,000 – 100,000 KRW (Around INR 1.7k – 6k)

Personal expenses

300,000 KRW (Around INR 17.7k)

Q:   What are the test scores required for admission to SNU South Korea?
A: 

For admission to Seoul National University, either proof of Korean or English language is required.

Korean Proficiency at SNU can be shown by submitting TOPIK Level 3 or higher

Minimum test scores in English Language Proficiency tests are:

Test

Minimum Scores

TOEFL iBT

80

IELTS

6.0 or higher

TEPS

551

 

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Seoul National University Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   Is it expensive to study at SNU?
A: 

For UG students, SNU fees for UG courses is around INR 2.4 lakh. The estimated per month living expenses for international students:

Particulars

Expenses

Housing

128,500 – 255,500 KRW (UG On-campus)

221,500 – 312,100 KRW (Graduate, On-campus)

400,000 – 800,000 KRW (Off-Campus)

Local transportation

50,000 – 80,000 KRW (Around INR 3k – 4.7k)

Meals

400,000 KRW (Around INR 23k)

Books / school supplies

150,000 per sem KRW (Around INR 8,900)

Telecommunication

30,000 – 100,000 KRW (Around INR 1.7k – 6k)

Personal expenses

300,000 KRW (Around INR 17.7k)

Q:   What is the ranking of Seoul National University in QS?
A: 

SNU QS rank is #38 in 2026 and #31 in 2025. It took the lead in the QS rankings among the Korean Universities category. A few of the indicators used by QS rankings are academic reputation, employer reputation, citations per faculty, international student ratio, etc.

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4.6/5
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Liberal
Stressful
Academically oriented
Internships5
Part time work4
Post study jobs5
Quality of faculty5
Student Life5
Value for money5
Public transportation5
Safety5
Indian Food3
Permanent Immigration4
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Bachelor's in Business Administration - Batch of 2029
4.6
Seoul National University is good but the academics can be stressful and challenging.
Tips: Before coming here, I would strongly suggest you to do your research. The food is really a problem here and you may be spending a lot of time preparing your own meal with the limited options available. Also, make sure to check the medium of instruction in your major. Most of the classes here are in Korean or at least have some compulsory classes in Korean so that can be a huge problem. Be prepared to take Korean classes and have at least an intermediate Korean level before starting. Seoul National University may not give you a vibrant college life as it's really academically oriented and stressful. The grading system and assignments are really tough and it may be difficult to maintain good grades among Koreans.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty is really educated and experienced as they are themselves graduates from Ivy League universities mostly. Also many times, the professors teach their own research so it's really a valuable experience. They mostly use presentations to teach and some practical experiences as well. The teaching faculty is diverse but I would say that you will mostly find Korean professors.
Dislikes (Indian Food): In South Korea, there are not many Indian restaurants and even if there are some, they are really expensive. Also, there are almost no vegetarian options. There has to be pork or beef in almost everything. I prefer cooking myself as the Korean food taste does not appeal to me. For most of the Indians, it will not be appealing as well at first.
Total Monthly ExpenseKRW 498
Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryKRW 94630
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Bachelor's in Business Administration - Batch of 2026
5
Learning and life at SNU.
Tips: At SNU, expect academic rigour, cultural engagement, and language challenges. Scholarships support many with stipends. The transition brings global exposure and growth. The food in Korea is so good.
Likes (Part time work): Good student life. Days balance classes, time, and club meets. I have found very good, kind-hearted, and helpful people in SNU, and the places are great.
Total Monthly ExpenseKRW 5975
Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryKRW 87825
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