South Korea

For submitting the online application to Seoul National University, international students should make payment by either of the following two methods - 

1. Credit card for international transactions
2. direct account deposit 

In Times Higher Education rankings for Best Universities in South Korea, Korea University ranks at #6 in 2026. In the world rankings, this university ranks at #156. In South Korea Universities rankings, Korea University ranks among the Top 10 Universities. Whereas in the world rankings, Korea Uni ranks among the Top 200 Universities in Times Higher Education rankings. 

In Times Higher Education rankings for Best Universities in South Korea, Korea University ranks at #6 in 2026. In the world rankings, this university ranks at #156. In South Korea Universities rankings, Korea University ranks among the Top 10 Universities. Whereas in the world rankings, Korea Uni ranks among the Top 200 Universities in Times Higher Education rankings. 

Seoul National University scholarships are highly competitive because SNU is a top global university. Only students with strong academic performance, clear study goals, and well-prepared documents like SOP and LOR are selected. Early preparation improves your chances significantly.

Yes, Indian students can apply for Seoul National University scholarships. Only if they meet the eligibility criteria.

You must hold Indian citizenship, have strong academic records, and meet language requirements. A good score in IELTS/TOEFL or TOPIK is needed.

Yes, many Seoul National University scholarships are fully funded. Especially the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS). These cover fees, monthly stipend, airfare, and medical insurance. Some SNU scholarships may be partially funded, depending on programme and academic performance.

The specific numbers for Indian students are not exactly available for Indian students but some data shows that roughly 1,500 students are enrolled with this university

And the demand for STEM jobs is increasing fast. 

If Indian students want to apply, their best chances are in the fields given below - 

• IT
• Engineering
• Education

These courses require high Korean proficiency by tests like TOPIK.

If applicants wish to add scores of any of the standardised tests as supplementary material, then SNU suggests two step process of doing it - 

1. upload a scanned copy of your scores (paper or online) during the time of submitting your application online
2. requesting the corresponding exam authorities (exam conducting body) to share your online score report with SNU (if you're through the preliminary round). The official code of SNU Korea to be referred for sharing of score reports is 7972.  

No it's not possible - applying for multiple programs at SNU simultaneously. However if you wish to avail of multiple courses at SNU, you can apply for double major after admission

To live with ease in South Korea - a single person would need somewhere around ₩2.1 million to ₩3.7 million a month. The higher range of the cost are required for living in cities like Seoul - where the cost of living for students is higher than in other cities. For students - an amount of ₩1.2 million to ₩2.5 million is generally considered enough.