Sejong University, South Korea
Named in honor of Sejong the Great—the visionary monarch who created the Korean alphabet, Hangul—Sejong University is a premier private institution in Seoul, South Korea. Globally celebrated for its academic rigor, cultural impact, and futuristic research, Sejong prepares global leaders across specialized undergraduate and graduate schools.
Quick Metrics
Global Ranking
Top 300 globally (QS World University Rankings)
Location
Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Institution Type
March (Spring Semester) and September (Fall Semester)
Campus Type
Urban Heritage Hybrid with modern research facilities
Comprehensive Academic Architecture
Explore the popular undergraduate and postgraduate tracks designed to meet the rigorous
technological, managerial, and scientific demands of modern global markets.
College of
Liberal Arts
College of
Social Sciences
College of
Business Administration
College of
Arts and Physical Education
College of
Natural Sciences
College of
Life Sciences
College of
General Education
College of
Engineering
College of
Hospitality and Tourism Management
College of
Electronics and Information Engineering
Global Curriculums (100% English Tracks)
Bachelor’s Global Curriculum
4-Year Undergraduate Degrees
- Global Computer Engineering
- Global Business Administration
- Global Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Global Economics
- Global Public Administration
- Global Media and Communication
- Global Applied Music
Master’s Global Curriculum
2-Year Postgraduate Degrees
- Global Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Global Business MBA
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Global Affairs
- Statistical Analysis System MBA
Financial Matrix & IELTS Scholarships
An official non-refundable processing application fee of 150,000 KRW must be cleared during submission
| Official IELTS Score | Entrance Tuition Scholarship Award |
|---|---|
| IELTS 5.5 Baseline | 30% Tuition Fee Waiver for the First Semester |
| IELTS 6.5 Premium | 50% Tuition Fee Waiver for the First Semester |
| IELTS 8.0 Elite | 80% Tuition Fee Waiver for the First Semester |
Following the initial semester, international student scholarships smoothly transition to an evaluation based entirely on academic performance on campus. Students securing a GPA of 3.5 or higher on the university scale may receive 20% to 50% tuition waiver grants.
Critical Admission Timelines (Indicative)
1st Round Window
Opens March 6 – Closes March 27 (Strictly 5:00 PM KST)
2nd Round Window
Opens April 22 – Closes May 13 (Strictly 5:00 PM KST)
Campus Life & Student Support
On-Campus Accommodation
Sejong offers safe, fully furnished on-campus international dormitories featuring high-speed internet, fitness centers, and study lounges. Accommodations range from approximately 350,000 KRW to 500,000 KRW per month.
Part-Time Work Permissions
International students are eligible to work 20 to 30 hours per week in retail, hospitality, or campus assistantships under official D-2 student visa regulations after completing their initial standard semester.