Seoul National University

Yes. It is considered very difficult to get into SNU Korea. The acceptance rate of the Seoul National University is considered to be only 12-17%. As a top-tier "SKY" university in South Korea, admission into the university requires exceptional academic records, strong proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) or English and extracurriculars to overcome the high barrier for foreign applicants

Yes, Indian students can study at SNU Korea as long as they are applying as a freshman and not as transfer students. Generally SNU does not accept credits achieved from other higher education institutes. Therefore, transfer students from Indian universities may not get through the application round, let alone the screening round. 

To get into Seoul National University, Indian students need to-

• Meet eligibility criteria; which includes - academic excellence, language proficiency and standardised test scores.
• Choose an admission track from international admissions I or II.
• Prepare application materials such as transcripts, language test scores, LORs, SOPs and additional documents.
• Apply online via SNU admissions website.
• Prepare for interviews if required
• Await the admission decision

Seoul National University has been accredited by the AACSB and has a competitive ROI. Students can check the MBA placement highlights for international students are mentioned in the table below - 

Seoul National University has been ranked well for a lot of the courses throughout the recent years. Popular courses at the university include Engineering, Business and Management, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences and Sciences. The rankings of these courses are mentioned in below: 

Admission decisions at SNU are based on a number of factors, such as academic achievement like GPA, personal statements, letters of recommendation, study plan, as well as other equivalent records and / or descriptions of specific qualifications. The admissions committee considers the level of studies completed, the quality of achievement, aptness of goals, suitability for the preparation of the proposed programme of studies, and characteristics of the last institution attended. Also, proficiency in Korean and other languages are also considered.

SNU Global Scholarship falls in the category of scholarship for international students in enrolled in Graduate programs. The number of recipients of this university is 160 approximately It covers the tuition fee, living expenses, housing cost, and airfare. Also, language support can be offered for those who seek to master Korean language. Additional funding can be offered to those who require academic support.

SNU South Korea is a public research university in Seoul, South Korea. As a result of the university's commitment to fostering productive research environment, many of this university's departments and research institutes, especially in Engineering and Natural Sciences fields are globally recognised for its cutting-edge research. They are placed within the Top 20 in terms of citations and publications of the Scientific Citation Index.

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: