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Seoul National University Rankings 2026

Map Pin IconSeoul, South Korea
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#90 in World

#1 in South Korea

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Seoul National University
Seoul National University Ranking

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#90

QS Ranking

#38

THE Ranking

#62

ARWU Ranking

#81

US News Ranking

#133
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Seoul National University
Seoul National University Course Ranking

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Mathematics

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Politics

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Seoul National University
US News & World Report Ranking 2025

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135133
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Seoul National University
QS Ranking 2026

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World University
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3138
Accounting and Finance
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36– / –
Architecture and Built Environment33– / –
Art and Design34– / –
Biological Sciences43– / –
Communication and Media Studies25– / –
Engineering and Technology
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38– / –
Law and Legal Studies36– / –
Mathematics46– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering21– / –
Medicine38– / –
Nursing51– / –
Performing Arts51– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology30– / –
Physics and Astronomy24– / –
Politics24– / –
Sociology35– / –
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Seoul National University
THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025

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62
Arts and Humanities151
Clinical and Health44
Engineering
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40
Life Sciences63
PG Business and Economics
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75
PG Computer Science
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49
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Seoul National University
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

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Mathematics201– / –
Nursing151– / –
Physics76– / –
Political Sciences301– / –

Seoul National University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.6/5
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Liberal
Stressful
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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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