South Korea's supreme academic institution, driving national innovation, technology, and governance.
Most undergraduate teaching here is in Korean. Look for English-taught programs if you need them.
- Admit rate
- 12%
- Highly selective
- SAT middle 50%
- Not published
- Holistic review
- Intl. tuition
- $4,250
- per year, before living costs
- Average GPA
- 3.95
- unweighted
Where do you stand?
This college reviews applicants holistically and publishes no SAT range. Compare your GPA with its average instead.
Admitted students average a 3.95 unweighted GPA (or its equivalent).
Popular majors
- Semiconductor & Materials EngineeringEngineering & Tech
- Computer Science & AIComputer Science & AI
- College of MedicineBiology, Health & Pre-Med
Highlights
- The undisputed #1 university in South Korea and cornerstone of the prestigious 'SKY' universities
- Direct pipeline to Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and South Korean state ministries
- Sprawling campus at the foot of Gwanak Mountain with all-English international undergraduate tracks
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