Top 4 Universities in Korea

Education plays an important role in South Korea, and the country is famous for its high-quality universities offering a wide range of educational programs. Today, we will consider some of the most prestigious universities in Korea.

# 1. Seoul National University

Seoul National University (SNU) is a leading public university located in the capital of South Korea. It is a general profile university, combining technical, humanitarian and scientific areas. According to Thomson Reuters rankings, Seoul National University is among the top 30 most innovative educational institutions in the world. It was founded by imperial decree in 1895, but the official date of foundation is considered to be August 22, 1946, when 10 small educational institutions were united under the auspices of the national university.

Seoul National University includes as many as five faculties, which are noted in international rankings, including QS. The highest line is occupied by the Faculty of Innovation and Engineering, in particular, its program of Materials Science and Nanotechnology. Secondly, it is worth mentioning the Faculty of Humanities and its language program, which is in the world's top 20. Thirdly, the Faculty of Natural Sciences has an excellent reputation, especially the programs in astrophysics and chemistry. The faculty is famous not only as an educational institution, but also as a strong research center. Another advantage of Seoul National University is the Faculty of Social Sciences and Management, which is famous, first of all, for its very high graduate employment rate.

Interesting facts about Seoul National University:

• The university has wide opportunities for cooperation with international organizations and offers good career prospects for students. Historically, this university is associated with such organizations as the World Bank and the UN.
• The university plays an important role in the socio-economic life of South Korea. For example, more than half of public politicians and two-thirds of judges in South Korea are former students of the law and political science departments of Seoul National University.

Tuition fees:

Bachelor's degree - from 3733 USD/year

Master's degree - from 4189 USD/year

# 2. Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

In recent decades, South Korea has focused on providing citizens with quality higher education. The university is located in the city of Daejeon. Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) is a public higher education institution that began its educational activities in 1971.

KAIST constantly occupies the second place in the national academic ranking of South Korea. The first positions are also consistently secured for the institute in the world ranking. The areas that the South Korean institute is proud of:

• Faculty of Humanities.
• Art History.
• Engineering training.
• Obtaining a medical degree.
• Faculty of Chemistry.
• Management.
• Information systems.

Continuous presence among the TOP universities is based on the excellent quality of teaching. The assessment of their work allows us to place the work of teachers in the top hundred best universities on the planet. South Korean employers hire graduates of the Korean Leading Institute of Science and Technology without a probationary period. A diploma from this institution is also valued abroad.

Tuition fees:

Bachelor's degree - from $7,000/year

Master's degree - from $27,000/year.

# 3. Hanyang University

Hanyang University is a private research university in South Korea. The main campus is located in Seoul, and the second campus, the Education Research Industry Cluster, or ERICA campus, is located in Ansan. The name "Hanyang" (한양; 漢陽) comes from the former name of the capital Seoul, which was used during the Chosun Dynasty. Its motto and educational philosophy is "Love in deed and truth."

In 1939, the university founded the country's first engineering institute (DongA Engineering Institute), which became the foundation of Hanyang University, as well as the first school of architecture and civil engineering in Korea.

The Seoul Campus Central Club consists of 6 divisions (Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Exhibition Making, Religious Studies, Physical Education, and Academics) and 73 clubs. It is a good opportunity to make precious memories of your university life by enrolling in the university and participating in various club activities.

Tuition: 

Bachelor's degree - from $11,252/year

Master's degree - from $12,584/year

# 4. Yonsei University

Yonsei University is one of the largest and most prestigious higher education institutions in South Korea. At the same time, Yonsei University is a research institute with a big name in the scientific world. The basis for the creation of the university was the medical institute, founded in 1899.

Yonsei University is characterized by the innovativeness of the educational process in South Korea. Many scientific developments began their triumphant path from here. Let's consider the main ones:

• Within the walls of this university, a new method for cooling air without the use of a coolant (like freon) was invented.
• University scientists have proposed a development that facilitates the repair of highways. For this, the highway is covered with a special compound, which, if damage or a crack occurs, tightens itself under the influence of sunlight.
• The medical direction pays most attention to the fight against cancer and diabetes. Many drugs are already being tested.
• A serum that kills the swine flu virus within five minutes was hastily developed and introduced.
• Yonsei University scientists have proposed a successful method for maintaining the sterility of instruments during operations in military field hospitals.
• Students have independently developed a portable flask device that allows you to transform sea water into a drinking option.

It is also worth noting that university graduates have become founders of such well-known companies as LG, Daewoo and Samsung.

The main advantages of this higher education institution:

• The location of the university campus on 500 acres of land in the center of the South Korean capital makes it possible to visit the business and tourist center of the city, spending just a few minutes on foot.
• The higher education institution provides modern laboratories for students to hone their practical skills, and doctors undergo an internship in a large Korean clinic.
• Student life is extremely busy. There are at least a hundred clubs with various interests here.
• The Faculty of Medicine has its own research center. Here, young geneticists, endocrinologists, radiologists, and biologists prepare their first developments.
• For a closer look at Yonsei University, you can attend the international summer school.

Tuition fees:

Bachelor's degree - from $8,391/year

Master's degree - from $12,295/year

These universities represent only a small part of the rich educational landscape of South Korea, which attracts students from all over the world with its high-quality education, academic expertise, and innovative approach to teaching.