Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

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S SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY SINCE 1398

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620 Years of Academic History

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is a world-class center of higher education with over 600 years of history.

Since its founding at the dawn of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), SKKU has demonstrated strong academic leadership. Contemporary SKKU has embraced globalization and emerged as a leading university in Asia and the world. In fact, in all core disciplines, SKKU actively encourages global research and collaboration through academic exchange of faculty, students and the development of innovative educational and research programs with our global partners.

1398

Sungkyunkwan is founded.

Jongyeonggak, the first library, is established.

1475

The reopening of Sungkyunkwan College.

1946

1895

Sungkyunkwan is reformed as a modern three-year university.

1953

Sungkyunkwan University is promoted to a

comprehensive university.

The Central Library is opened.

1958

SINCE1398

600th Anniversary 1998

Graduate School of China is established in

collaboration with Peking and Fudan University.

2005

1997

The School of Medicine is established.

2004

SKK-GSB Launched MBA program in collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management.

2008

International Summer Semester is opened.

Samsung Library is constructed.

2014

Awarded 1st place in NCSI (National Customer Satisfaction Index) for 8 consecutive years SKKU ranks no. 1 of all Korean comprehensive universities in Joongang Daily university evaluations for 2 consecutive years

The inauguration of the 20th President:

Dr. Chung Kyu Sang 2015

International Hall is constructed.

2009

VISION2020

VISION 2020 is every SKKU student’s dream, will and destiny for making SKKU, global leading university. SKKU will offer world- class education and research achievements, secure its reputation in domestically and abroad and emerge as a global hub university that has the best knowledge and human resources network.

VISION 2020

Brand Power Emergence into a great university with

global power

New Campus Establishment of a cultural- ecological hub of knowledge

production that will lead the country and the human society Educational Innovation

Establishment of GPS education learning system that links aptitude, capacity and passion all together

Management Innovation Establishment of full range

of vision-focused, innovative management

foundations Strategic

Tasks

Global Leading University VISION

Global Power

Elite Pride in

Reasearch with Top

Impact Globalty First

Choice 4Major

Objectives

Strategic Directions

Procurement of Outstanding Human Resources

(Manpower)

Procurement of Ultimate Global Competitiveness

(Global) Creation of Convergence

Synergy (Convergence)

SKKU, the Proud Global University of Korea SKKU’s

Goal by 2020

Asian Top 10 University Global Top 50 University

Humanities & Social Sciences Campus (Seoul)

• University College

• College of Confucian Studies & Eastern Philosophy

• College of Liberal Arts

• College of Law

• College of Social Sciences

• College of Economics

• School of Business

• College of Education

• School of Art

Natural Sciences Campus (Suwon)

• College of Science

• College of Information and Communication Engineering

• College of Engineering

• School of Pharmacy

• College of Biotechnology & Bioengineering

• College of Sport Sciences

• School of Medicine

• SKKU Institute of Convergence

Core Academic Programs

• Academy of East Asian Studies

• SKK GSB(Graduate School of Business)

• SKK GSC(Graduate School of China)

• School of Medicine

• Software

• Semiconductor System, Engineering

• IT Convergence

• SAINT(SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology)

• Global Business Administation

• Global Economics

• Law School

• Interaction Science

• Energy Science

• Global Bio-Medical Engineering

Academic Calendar

• Spring Semester: Early March ~ Mid-June

• Fall Semester: Early September ~ Mid-December

Academic Programs

Facts & Figures

Student Enrollment (2017): Undergraduates (19,108)

Humanities & Social Sciences Campus

11,117

Natural SciencesCampus

7 ,99 1

Student Enrollment (2017): Graduates (7,041)

Humanities & Social Sciences Campus

3,841

Natural SciencesCampus

3,200

Student Enrollment (2017): International Students (4,193)

Degree Seeking

3,067

Non-Degree Seeking

1 ,126

Ranked in Reuters

“Asia Pacific’s Most Innovative Universities”

5 th

Ranked in FT MBA

54 th

2017 World Rankings

Ranked QS World Univ.

1 08 th

Ranked in THE

101 th

English Track

(Undergraduate/Graduate)

Over 40% of SKKU’s classes are taught in English. There are also several

“English Track” majors comprised of classes taught entirely in English.

There are 7 English Track majors for undergraduates: Global Business (100% English), Global Economics (100% English), Global Biomedical Engineering, Software, Chemical Engineering, Advanced Materials Science & Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. In addition almost all graduate courses in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, and Pharmacy are English Track.

Special Curriculum for International Freshmen (Undergraduate)

International freshmen have the opportunity during their first year of study to participate in special educational programs designed to enhance their knowledge and understanding about the Korean language as well as the nation’s history, culture, economics, and more. These programs are intended to improve students’ understanding of Korea and contribute to the success of their studies and future careers.

Korean Language Program (Undergraduate/Graduate)

The first step towards success in Korea is learning the country’s native language. SKKU provides various opportunities to improve students’

Korean language proficiency such as special Korean courses after class and a fee subsidy for TOPIK tests. Various levels of special Korean courses are offered which students can utilize to improve their Korean language skills as well as make academic

achievements.

International Student Scholarship

(Undergraduate/Graduate)

SKKU offers various exclusive scholarship programs for exemplary international students to focus on their studies free of financial burdens.

Undergraduate students can receive a 30~70% reduction of their tuition based on their GPA from the previous semester.

Graduate students can have a 30%

reduction of their tuition based on their GPA or 100% of their tuition waived. They can also receive a stipend if they are studying a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) field and show outstanding scholastic

performance and potential in research.

Interchange Programs with Other Students

(Undergraduate/Graduate)

SKKU offers various events and programs to help international students make friends from Korean and all the rest of the world. As freshmen, students can receive assistance from their buddy through the “Global Buddy Program”.

SKKU also supports international student activities such as cultural experience programs and foreign student unions. Students can share memorable experiences through international food booths, sports events, and the Korean rice cake making event.

In addition, foreign students’ religious activities are also supported.

Career Development Program

(Undergraduate/Graduate)

SKKU offers a variety of support programs for students to build successful careers. For those who are seeking employment in Korea, the University provides a customized employment assistance program with special lectures, simulated interviews, résumé clinics, and seminars. For those who need counseling, there is also a multilingual counseling service available.

What makes SKKU the right choice?

Undergraduate Schedule

Application Schedule

Process Spring Semester Fall Semester 1^st Round 2^st Round 1^st Round 2^st Round Application

Submission October November April May Acceptance

Notification November December May June

Registration January July

Semester

Begins March 1^st September 1^st

Eligibility

1. Nationality Requirements

International students whose parents are both foreign nationals.

(Non-Korean nationality)

※Students with dual nationality are not accepted 2. Academic Requirement

International students who have graduated form high school 3. Language Proficiency

Korean Track – TOPIK 4

English Track – Please refer to the Admission Guide at the website for details

Evaluation

100% Document screening(Academic Transcript, Personal Statement, Language Ability and performance scores)

※There can be an additional interview, if needed

Graduate Schedule

Application Schedule

Process Spring Semester Fall Semester Application

Submission September~October April~May Interview October~November May~June Acceptance

Notification November~December June Registration January~February July~August Semester Begins March 1^st September 1^st

Eligibility

1. Nationality Requirements

• International students whose parents are both foreign nationals. (Non-Korean nationality)

• Applicants with foreign/Korean citizenship and have completed entire educational courses (elementary, junior high, high school, and university) outside of Korea

• Applicants who are new settlers from North Korea 2. Academic Requirement

• Master’s/Combined Master’s & Doctorate course applicants Those who have earned or are expected to earn a Bachelor's degree

• Doctoral course applicants

Those who have earned or are expected to earn a master's degree 3. Language Proficiency

For Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Pharmacy Fields, SKKU teaches most of classes in English. For those field applicants, only English Language proficiency is needed such as sores above TOEFL iBT 71 or IELTS 5.5.

4. STEM Scholarship of Graduate School

(STEM: Science, Tech., Engineering, Medicine and Pharmacy)

※Must be recommended by a professor at SKKU and must meet SKKU scholarship regulations

- Up to 100% of the tuition fee can be provided as a scholarship depending on the result of the applicant’s scholarship evaluation conducted by the

department(college).

- STEM Scholarship student can get at least 600,000KRW for monthly living-expenses and amount of scholarship for flight fare (round)

Evaluation

Document screening and interview

※A writing test or submission of a portfolio may be required

Schedule

School life : @skkuintl / @skkuoiss Admission : skkuintladmission https://admission-global.skku.edu/eng/

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Undergraduate : undergrad@skku.edu Graduate : intlgrad@skku.edu Undergraduate : +82-2-760-0025

Graduate : +82-2-760-0026, +82-31-290-5028

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