Sogang University
Sogang University is a private university in Seoul’s Mapo district. It offers international undergraduate entry through freshman and second- or third-year transfer routes. Students can choose Korean tracks or selected English tracks. The General Graduate School and specialist graduate schools publish separate admissions guides.
Available degrees and programs
Selected programs by degree level. See the institution’s admissions guides for the complete lists and route requirements.
Undergraduate programs
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Administration
- Economics
- International Studies
- Korean Language and Literature
- Psychology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Life Sciences
- Electronic Engineering
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
Full program lists and admission notes
General admission criteria
Academic and degree requirements
- Undergraduate applicants and their parents must meet the international nationality rules. Korean dual nationality is excluded under this route. Read the guide for nationality-loss and special family cases.
- Freshmen need recognized high-school completion. Transfers need qualifying college graduation or the required university study and credits. The guide excludes GED, homeschooling and cyber-school qualifications for this route.
- The General Graduate School has a foreign-nationality route and a separate full-overseas-education route. Confirm the previous degree and documents for your department.
Language requirements
- Most undergraduate Korean tracks list TOPIK level 3 or an approved alternative. The humanities-, science- and AI-based interdisciplinary divisions list TOPIK level 6 or specified equivalents.
- Eligible English tracks list IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT or New TEPS alternatives. Check the score scale and any qualifying English-medium education or nationality route.
- Check the graduate guide for department-specific language requirements. Undergraduate Korean-track entrants may also need Korean study after enrollment.
Intake dates
Bachelor’s - Spring 2027
- Opening date - 12 October 2026, 10:00 KST
- Closing date - 20 November 2026, 17:00 KST
Official undergraduate schedule
Master’s, doctorate and integrated routes - Spring 2027, General Graduate School
- Opening date - 18 November 2026, 09:00 KST
- Closing date - 8 December 2026, 17:00 KST
Tuition fees and study costs
The undergraduate guide lists 2026 reference tuition in KRW per semester. The Spring 2027 invoice may differ.
| Program group | Reference tuition |
|---|---|
| Humanities, social sciences, business, economics and related groups | KRW 5,245,000 |
| Geppert International Studies and Global Interdisciplinary Studies | KRW 6,403,000 |
| Natural sciences | KRW 6,100,000 |
| Engineering, computing and related interdisciplinary divisions | KRW 6,794,000 |
The undergraduate application fee is KRW 150,000. See the official undergraduate fee table. For graduate tuition, check the relevant school’s guide.
Scholarships and support
- Undergraduate entrance excellence scholarships
- Undergraduate language proficiency scholarships
The official undergraduate guide lists selection and renewal rules for each award.
Required documents
- Application forms, passport and nationality or family relationship evidence.
- Graduation records and transcripts, with authentication and translation where required.
- Language proof and any forms required for your entry route. Graduate applicants should check the study plan and recommendation requirements.
How to apply
- Choose the correct division, degree and entry route in the admissions guide.
- Use the official undergraduate application button below. General Graduate School applicants should use the online application on their schedule page when it opens.
- Submit the required originals by the document deadline for your route. Graduate applicants should check the separate document closing date.
Housing and campus life
Student residences
Gonzaga International Hall offers twin rooms. Check the residence period, room charges and meal costs. Successful undergraduate applicants receive housing instructions through the admission-result page.
QUICK ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions
Are all courses on an English track taught in English?
Some major or elective courses may still be taught in Korean. Check the department’s course information.
Can transfer applicants choose any major?
Check the second- and third-year transfer columns. Some programs recruit freshmen only.
Does the graduate online deadline also apply to original documents?
The General Graduate School lists a separate document deadline in its official schedule.
Admissions contact
- Undergraduate: applysogang@sogang.ac.kr
- Phone
- Undergraduate: +82-2-705-8118
- Campus address
- 서울특별시 마포구 백범로 35
Office guidance
Admissions contact
- Undergraduate admissions - applysogang@sogang.ac.kr, +82-2-705-8118
Official sources and last checked
Last checked: 2026-11-02.
