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Seoul National University retains top Korean spot as KAIST overtakes Yonsei in 2025 THE rankings

Seoul National University has once again claimed the top spot among Korean universities in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, while Yonsei University has surrendered its second place to KAIST this year.

2024-10-10

Applying to study in Korea as an international student? What to know for Fall 2024

A batch of Korean universities will soon open applications for international students to their undergraduate programs for the fall 2024 semester, with some changes to Korean proficiency requirements.

2024-02-06

Samsung Display expands scholarship to five more universities

Samsung Display announced Tuesday it will offer its display track scholarship at five more universities.

2024-01-23

Day of reckoning approaches

College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) takers and their parents wait in a long queue to enter an admission info session hosted by CSAT preparation cram school Jongro Academy at Sungkyunkwan University in Jongno District, central Seoul on Sunday.

2023-12-10

Korean universities drop personal statement in applications, change Korean proficiency requirements

Korean universities began accepting international student applications for the 2024 spring semester, with universities no longer requiring personal statements and some changing Korean proficiency requirements.

2023-09-05

Sungkyunkwan University hosts annual Korean essay contest

Sungkyunkwan University hosted the 2023 Sungkyun Hangeul Essay Contest, offering scholarships to international students who win gold, silver and bronze prizes at the competition. The main contest was held on Tuesday, with 28 international ...

2023-08-08

International students face linguistic exclusion, limited options, lack of support when finding jobs in Korea

Korea has opened up borders to more foreigners to work and study in its companies and schools. Korean universities have benefitted from the influx of international students, which led to globalization numbers reaching an all-time high.

2023-07-13

Samsung to create university courses on semiconductors in Ulsan, Daegu, Gwangju

Samsung Electronics will set up an integrated master’s course in semiconductor engineering at technology universities in Ulsan, Daegu and Gwangju, with full scholarships and hiring guarantees.

2023-03-27

[FOOD COURT] The best places to eat near Sungkyunkwan University

Walking from the subway to get to Sungkyunkwan University can be torturous — if you're hungry, that is.

2023-03-21

Graduation season

Graduates of Sungkyunkwan University participate in a goyurye, or a graduation ritual, in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Wednesday.

2023-02-15