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Sungkyunkwan University

Seoul, South Korea

Sungkyunkwan University is an internationally recognized institution in Seoul, offering world-class academics, research, and career preparation.

Most undergraduate teaching here is in Korean. Look for English-taught programs if you need them.

Admit rate
20%
Selective
SAT middle 50%
Not published
Holistic review
Intl. tuition
$7,650
per year, before living costs
Average GPA
3.80
unweighted

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This college reviews applicants holistically and publishes no SAT range. Compare your GPA with its average instead.

Admitted students average a 3.80 unweighted GPA (or its equivalent).

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Highlights

  • Historic royal Confucian academy founded in 1398, making it the oldest university in East Asia
  • Directly partnered and managed with Samsung Electronics, guaranteeing job placements for top engineering cohorts
  • Two specialized campuses: Humanities & Social Sciences in central Seoul and Natural Sciences in Suwon

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