A Tradition of Excellence

Since its foundation in 1946, Seoul National University has been the undisputed leader of higher education in Korea and has established a global reputation. Seoul National University (SNU) was ranked 7th in the 2017 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Sports-Related Subjects and 35th in the 2016-2017 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings. It is the only institution among Asia’s top-10 universities that offer both Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Sport Management.

World-Class Education

Since its beginning, SNU has been the cradle of liberal education and fostered a lifelong love of learning in our students. SNU trains the most outstanding students in a wide array of areas in its master’s and doctorate programs. The resulting report of satisfaction level among the graduates and career advantage is the highest in the nation.

Extraordinary Alumni Networks

Alumni network at SNU is one of the most prominent and strongest in Korea. SNU’s distinguished graduates include key figures in all sectors within Korea as well as in international community. SNU’s distinguished graduates include the Former Secretary-General of United Nations Ban Ki-Moon among others.

Truly Global Campus

As SNU embraces its vision of becoming a truly global university, there will be greater emphasis put on diversity and international community on campus than ever before. It continues to promote international collaborations and has academic exchange agreements with around 860 universities and research institutes worldwide.