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印 University Profile

Sungshin Women’s University (성신여자대학교)

◎ Seoul

GKSEnglish trackPrivate

Who is it for?

For students starting their Korea journey in Seoul — a women’s university — a safe-campus option · English-track options.

  • 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.
印 Location & Life

Getting around & student life

In Seoul itself — Hongdae, Myeongdong, and Gangnam by subway, with K-culture and internships as part of daily life

CitySeoulDormRoom for ~10.2% of studentsMajors35 departments & majors

Quick facts

Location

Seoul

Type

Private

Tuition

≈ KRW 8.4M / year (official average)

Dormitory

Yes — capacity ~10.2% of students

GKS scholarship

Partner university (confirmed)

English track

Available (see below)

Programs & study options

Fields of study

Arts & Sports · Humanities & Social Sciences · Natural Sciences

Departments & majors

35 listed in the official disclosure

Korean language program

Korean Language Course at Institute of International Education ([email protected])

English-taught track. limited to International School of Korean Culture and Technology (Global Korean Studies K-Culture track, Beauty and Fashion Design)

Admissions details

Application period
  • 2026 Spring (intl UG): 1st round Oct 15-29, 2025
  • 2nd round Dec 31, 2025-Jan 16, 2026 (Spring & Fall intakes)
Admission type
  • Special Admission for International Students – Freshmen (Year 1) and Transfer (Year 3)
  • applicant and both parents non-Korean
  • document screening 100%
Language requirements
  • Korean Track: TOPIK Level 3+ (Arts/Music/PE & Fashion Industry: Level 2)
  • English Track: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 71+ or English-official-language nationality
  • scores valid within 2 years
English track
limited to International School of Korean Culture and Technology (Global Korean Studies K-Culture track, Beauty and Fashion Design)
Competition (reference)
  • 12.4 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
  • Freshman quota 1486
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 2026-07-03

Contact & location

Location
Admissions office
International Affairs and Services Team, +82-2-920-7994, [email protected]
International office
Website

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

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