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印 University Profile

Sun Moon University (선문대학교)

◎ Asan · Daejeon / Chungcheong

GKSEnglish trackPrivate

Who is it for?

One of Korea’s most internationalized campuses by student ratio — mature support systems and deep Korean-language programs make it an easy first landing. GKS partner, English tracks.

  • You want classes taught in English — this university has an English-taught track.
  • You are aiming for the GKS scholarship — this is a GKS partner university.
  • You want campus housing — the dorm has room for about 30.7% of students.
印 Location & Life

Getting around & student life

Near Cheonan-Asan KTX (40-plus min to Seoul), beside the Tangjeong display-industry cluster.

CityAsan · Daejeon / ChungcheongDormRoom for ~30.7% of studentsMajors46 departments & majors

Quick facts

Location

Asan · Daejeon / Chungcheong

Type

Private

Tuition

≈ KRW 8.0M / year (official average)

Dormitory

Yes — capacity ~30.7% of students

GKS scholarship

Partner university (confirmed)

English track

Available (see below)

Programs & study options

Fields of study

Engineering · Arts & Sports · Humanities & Social Sciences · Natural Sciences

Departments & majors

46 listed in the official disclosure

Korean language program

Korean Language Institute (KLI), kli.sunmoon.ac.kr

English-taught track. UG English Track: Computer Science & Engineering, International Business & Trade; Graduate: many depts offer English Track (>50% credits in English, TOPIK not required)

Admissions details

Application period
  • Undergraduate (2026 Fall): 2026.6.8-6.12 (intl also year-round)
  • Graduate (2026): 1st round Oct 13-31, 2nd round Nov 24-Dec 10
Admission type
  • Undergraduate (freshman & transfer)
  • Graduate (Master 2yr / Doctorate 2yr / Combined 4yr) – General + Special Graduate Schools
Language requirements
  • UG Korean Track: TOPIK 3+ (or SMU Korean test / King Sejong Intermediate 1+ / KIIP 3+)
  • UG English Track: IELTS 5.5 / CEFR B2 / NEW TEPS 202 / TOEFL iBT 59+
  • Grad Korean Track: TOPIK 3+
  • Grad English Track: TOEFL iBT 71 / IELTS 5.5 / NEW TEPS 326
English track
  • UG English Track: Computer Science & Engineering, International Business & Trade
  • Graduate: many depts offer English Track (>50% credits in English, TOPIK not required)
Competition (reference)
  • 4.1 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
  • Freshman quota 2053
Intake year
2026
Always verify with the official guideline. Dates and requirements change every intake — the official admissions page is the final source.

Official website →

Data from official sources · last updated 2026-06-26

Contact & location

Location
Asan · Daejeon / Chungcheong · Open in Google Maps →
Admissions office
International office
International Affairs Office – global.sunmoon.ac.kr (KLI: [email protected], +82-41-530-2091/2089)
Website

Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.

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