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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
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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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, SNU South Korea offers an MBA course, which is one-year long. The language of instruction of SNU MBA course is English and Korean. To take admission to this course, the applicants are required to complete Korea's 12 years of education and UG degree. No work experience is required
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
After the establishment of South Korea, the most prominent national university of South Korea is Seoul National University (SNU) and it was founded in 1946. It is regularly in the top-level universities across the world (e.g., 38 in QS World University Rankings 2026). SNU provides a great deal of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in 16 colleges and numerous graduate schools. Acclaimed as an institution of academic excellence and research, alumni of the university include former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and several figures and leaders in entertainment, business, politics. SNU has several campuses located in and near Seoul
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9 months agoContributor-Level 8
Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of the best courses offered at SNU. With the help of this course, students get to develop communication skills, analytical and strategic thinking abilities, and leadership skills by getting to work in teams. Mentioned below are the details of the Seoul National University MBA:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Cost | INR 27.2 L |
| Duration | 12 months (4 semesters) |
| Types of MBA | Full-time / Executive part-time |
| Placement Rate | Over 90% |
| Average Annual Salary | INR 38.6 L |
| Accreditation | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Language of Instruction | English & Korean |
| Core Courses | Managerial Economics, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Management People in Organizations, Strategy, Operations Management, Marketing, Information Technology |
| Top Recruiters | Disney, Amazon Web Series, Apple Music, Porsche, Bank of China |
| Scholarships | Merit-based scholarships to qualified students which covers 10% - 30% of tuition fee per semester |
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9 months agoContributor-Level 8
After pursuing a Seoul National University program, graduates secure employment at the university campus and in the following companies:
- Samsung Electronics
- Hyundai Motor Company
- NAVER Corp
- LG Chem
- Yonsei University
- Apple
- Coupang
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
- Amazon
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- McKinsey & Company
- Bain & Company
- Meta
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9 months agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, Seoul National University has a Career Services department that focuses on supporting students throughout their careers by providing advice and opportunities to them. Some of the services offered at the are as follows:
Career Survey & Assessment
- Career Survey
- 1:1 Career Consultation Meeting
Skill Building Activities
- Presentation Workshop
- Resume/Interview Workshop
- Career Session
Corporate Network
- GLS Leaders Series (GLS)
- Full-time MBA Alumni Mentoring
Recruitment Activities
- Search Firm Day
- Resume Book Distribution
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9 months agoContributor-Level 7
As per the historical data of the university's alumni, most of the Seoul National University graduates get placed in industries such as:
| Business Development | Education | Research |
| Engineering | Operations | Information Technology |
| Legal | Finance | Marketing |
| Sales | Media & Communication | Community & Social Services |
| Consulting | Human Resources | Entrepreneurship |
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
Seoul National University is ranked #1 at the national level and #31 at global level because of its excellent academic courses and research-oriented labs. Whereas Yonsei University is ranked #2 and #56 in respective areas.
Though both the universities provide globally recognised programs, Yonsei university has a better focus on global participation.
Yonsei University is known for it's active student and campus life. Apart from this, Yonsei also offers programs to international students that are purely taught in English, therefore making it a better choice for international students.
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12 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
SNU International Students Association has been founded in 2007. This represents international student body at the university. Its main aim is to make the life of international students easy, safe, and comfortable. Each year, this association organizes a number of events such as International Students Sports Festival, SISA party, and so on. It also provides international and Korean students with opportunities to take part in voluntary activities to help students in need.
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12 months agoContributor-Level 10
SNU ranks better at #31 in 2025 in the QS rankings. However, the tuition fees of SNU and Yonsei University are almost the same ranging between INR 2 Lacs – INR 2.5 lakh. The final decision to choose to study between these universities is dependent on the students. A comparison of these three universities is mentioned below:
Particulars | SNU | Korea University | Yonsei University |
|---|---|---|---|
QS rankings | #31 | #67 | #56 |
First-Year Tuition Fees | INR 2.44 L | INR 4.3 L | INR 2.14 L |
Acceptance rate | Between 15%-20% | Around 8% | Around 18% |
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