Seoul National University (English: Seoul National University Korean:? /University), referred to as National Seoul University, is located in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Its original Chinese name was National Seoul University, because the old Chinese translation of the Korean word "(Seoul)" was Seoul.

It was changed to Seoul in 2005. Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and many South Korean presidents were born in Seoul National University, with a total of 42,939 students.

Seoul National University is recognized as the highest institution in Korea, one of the top universities in the world and one of the top national research universities in Asia. It is also a member of the World Pacific Rim University Alliance, the Forum of Four Universities in Asian University Alliance and East Asia, the Association of East Asian Research Universities and the Korean Sky Alliance.

Seoul National University ranks first among Korean universities in various rankings every year. In the 2020QS World University Ranking, it ranks 37th in the world universities. 20 19QS ranking of Asian universities 10. 20 16-20 17 QS World University ranked 35th. Ranked 1 19 in USNews World University Rankings in 20 17 years.

Academic ranking of world universities 20 17(ARWU) ranking 100- 150. Ranked fourth among QS Asian universities 20 12-20 13 and 20 13-20 14. Seoul National University's position in the eyes of Koreans can be compared with Tsinghua's fame in China.

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Application for admission:

Seoul National University has a very open admission policy for foreigners, but the admission requirements are very strict. Especially in recent years, the number of applicants from China has increased, and the admission rate has decreased year by year. Comprehensive scores in Korean, English and interview are required.

In order to select outstanding students living in China, you can get the selection opportunity of studying at Seoul National University through official cooperation channels;

Students from School of Foreign Languages of Shandong University in China (Jinan, School of Foreign Language Culture and International Exchange of Zhejiang University in China (Hangzhou), School of Foreign Languages of Nanjing University in China (Nanjing) enjoy opportunities, and Korean University Joint Admissions Committee (Shanghai). Seoul National University also offers courses taught in English.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-Seoul national university