Introduction to Sookmyung Women's University (숙명여자대학교)

Overview:

Sookmyung Women's University is one of the earliest women's educational institutions in South Korea, founded in 1906. The school was established by Queen Sunhyeon of Gojong of Joseon, and is the first private institution for ethnic women established during the Korean Empire.

As a private comprehensive university focusing on women's education, Sookmyung Women's University is located in Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea, with a superior geographical location and convenient transportation.

Educational philosophy:

The school's mission is to cultivate female leaders with leadership and social responsibility, emphasizing both morality and ability.

Educational goals include awakening and exploring the potential power of women, and helping them become leaders in various fields through comprehensive education.

Disciplines and departments:

Sookmyung Women's University has 8 undergraduate colleges and 12 graduate schools, offering 45 majors covering humanities and social sciences, life sciences, medicine, science and engineering, music and art, etc.

Among them, the School of Business is particularly outstanding in terms of teaching quality, and ranks among the top in the relevant evaluation conducted by the Korea Economic Daily.

The school also offers a variety of master's and doctoral programs, as well as some international English-taught programs.

Ranking and certification:

In the QS World University Rankings, Sookmyung Women's University is usually ranked around 1,000.

Although it may not be as good as some top universities in the global ranking, it has performed well in specific areas such as business management and enjoys a high reputation in South Korea.

Cost:

Tuition fees vary according to different majors and degree levels. As a private university, tuition fees may be higher than those of national universities.

International students may need to pay additional application fees and other related fees. Specific tuition information should be directly consulted with the school's admissions office or visit the official website for the latest information.

Campus facilities:

The campus has advanced teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, dormitories and other infrastructure.

The school is committed to providing students with a good learning and living environment, and is equipped with a first-class faculty to ensure high-quality teaching.

Internationalization:

Sookmyung Women's University actively promotes the internationalization process and has established partnerships with many universities around the world to provide students with overseas exchange and study abroad opportunities.

The school also attracts international students from different countries, enhancing the diversity of campus culture.

Contact Information:

Address:

100 Cheongpa-ro 47-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 04310, Republic of Korea

Tel:

+82-2-710-9114

Website:

http://www.sookmyung.ac.kr/ (Korean)

http://en.sookmyung.ac.kr/ (English)