Introduction to Sejong University

Overview:

Sejong University is a private research-oriented comprehensive university located in Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 1940. The school aims to cultivate talents with international vision and innovative ability, and has outstanding performance in teaching, research and serving the society.

Educational philosophy:

Sejong University emphasizes the combination of practical education and theoretical knowledge, and is committed to promoting academic development through high-quality teaching and research activities, and promoting students' personal growth and social contribution capabilities.

Disciplines and departments:

Sejong University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses covering humanities and social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, art design, sports and other fields.

Featured majors include but are not limited to hotel management, leisure and tourism management, animation, dance, music, astronomy, etc.

The hotel management major ranks 26th in the world and first in Asia in the 2017 QS World University Subject Rankings.

The leisure and tourism management major ranks 6th in the world in the 2021 Soft Science World Class Subject Rankings.

Ranking:

In the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Sejong University ranked between 251-300.

Ranked 241st in the 2024 U.S. News World University Rankings.

Ranked 396th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.

Ranked 39th in Asia in the 2023 Times Higher Education Asian University Rankings.

Expenses:

Tuition fees vary depending on the major, and usually the tuition fees for science, engineering and art majors are relatively high.

International students may need to pay additional application fees and other related fees. For specific tuition information, you should consult the school's International Affairs Office or visit the official website for the latest information.

Campus:

The campus facilities are complete, including modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, dormitories, sports venues, etc.

Due to its superior geographical location, there are rich cultural and entertainment resources around it, which is convenient for students to live and study.

Contact Information:

Address:

98 Kunja-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea

Tel:

+82-2-3408-3114

Website:

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

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