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Evaluate Institute(Country) Global ranking SNU ranking

QS (UK) QS World University Rankings 2014 31th

QS Asian University Rankings 2015 8th

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THE World University Rankings 2014-2015 50th THE Asian University Rankings 2015 6thTHE World Reputation Rankings 2015 51~60thTHE Alma Mater Index: Global Executives 2013 10th

Seoul National University Address: 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 151-742, Korea Website: (Kor) http://admission.snu.ac.kr / (Eng) http://en.snu.ac.kr/apply/info

. Introduction

1. SNU in the World Seoul National University has achieved a great deal in its over sixty-year history. As an indisputable leader of tertiary education in Korea, it is known for its quality graduates. The University has made its reputation by maintaining a high standard of education and research. The foundation of SNU in 1946 marked the first national university in modern Korean history. Originally, the university was composed of one graduate school and nine colleges, with 491 faculty members and 4,500 students. Today, the university is comprised of 16 colleges, 10 specialized graduate schools, 1 graduate school, and 137 research institutes and other supporting facilities with 3,956 faculty members and 28,490 students. The mission of Seoul National University in the current era is to create a vibrant intellectual community between students and scholars. As Korea's leading university, Seoul National University is committed to diversifying its student body and faculty, fostering global exchange programs, and promoting outstanding research in all fields of studies. SNU was ranked 31th in 2014 QS World University Rankings. Also, it ranked 5th in terms of the number of CEOs in the worlds 500 leading companies, according to the research conducted by the Ecole des Mines de Paris (Mines Paris Tech). SNU now works towards becoming one of the top ten universities in the world by 2025.

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2. Global Ranking 1) Global ranking (2011 ~ 2015)

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Shanghai Ranking Consultancy (China) Academic Ranking of World Universities 2014 101~150

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Ecoles des Mines de Paris-Mines Paris Tech (France)

2011 International Professional Ranking of Higher Education Institutions 10

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National Taiwan University (Taipei)

2014 National Taiwan University Ranking: Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities

45th

Middle East Technical University(Turkey)

2014-2015 University Ranking by Academic Performance 42

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Center for World University Rankings (Saudi Arabia) World University Rankings 2015 24

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US News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 72th

Research area SNU rankingHumanitiesArts 42thSocial sciences 29thNatural sciences 27thEngineering 32thLife sciencesMedical Sciences 41st

2) QS World University Rankings 2012

3) Number of SCI publications 17th in the world 2009 World University Ranking (by the Number of SCI Publications) - SNU has made numerous contributions to scientific research, especially in IT, BT, and NT technologies. As of 2009, it was ranked 17th in the Science Citation Index, the worldwide standard to assess research capacity.

4) Producing Leaders in Global Business Seoul National University has produced many leaders in international business. According to the Professional Ranking of World Universities, conducted by the Ecole des Mines de Paris - MINES Paris Tech, it was ranked 5th in terms of the number of CEO-position alumni in the worlds 500 leading companies, testifying the efficiency of SNUs professional training programs.

. Admission Guide1. Programs offered - Refer to the

2. Required documents

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Required documents Note

KGSP Application documents designated by NIIED (ie. Personal information document, Personal Statement, Study plan, Letter of recommendation, etc.)

* Please use the official forms issued by NIIED

Additional materials for applicants for programs (portfolios, videotapes, CDs, tapes, or other supporting materials demonstrating artistic or athletic ability)

* Applicants for programs in the Fine Arts, Music and Physical Education ONLY.

Supplementary documents * Refer to the explanation below : Admissions criteria

3. Admissions Criteria Admissions decisions are based on an overall evaluation of the applicants academic prospects, taking a holistic approach. The basis of such an evaluation is the documents submitted by the applicant, which are used to assess the applicants academic achievements, relevant extracurricular activities, interest in the applied course, language proficiency, performance competency, and other relevant factors. Depending on the policy of specific college or department, the applicant may be asked to undertake interviews, examinations, and/or a performance test. In such a case, the applicant will be individually notified of these details by the corresponding department or college. The following documents are to be examined as the admissions criteria;

1) Academic Transcript

2) Personal Statement and Study Plan

3) Letters of Recommendation

4) Proof of language proficiency: TOPIK, KLAT, TEPS, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, HSK, JLPT, DELF/DALF, DELE , ZD, or other approved type.

5) Official school introduction/profile(s) published by the applicants high school or the Ministry of Education; such documents may include information on the high schools curriculum, the availability of advanced coursework, the student body size, the grade distribution of enrolled students, standardized test performance distributions, the student selection process, admissions requirements, and the ratio of students pursuing tertiary education.

6) Supplementary materials will be taken into consideration for admissions decisions, if submitted. The following documents are examples of supplementary materials, though this is not an exhaustive list.

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Office of Admissions - Website : (Korean) http://admission.snu.ac.kr (English) http://en.snu.ac.kr/apply/info- Email address : sck590@snu.ac.kr- Telephone : +82-2-880-6971/6977 - Fax : +82-2-873-5021- Mailing Address :

2016 Undergraduate KGSP, Office of Admissions, Seoul National University1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 151-742, KOREA (Zip code: 08826)

The relevant countrys qualifying test for high school graduation or a university admissions test: British GCE A-Level, Japanese Admission Center Exam, Chinese Unified Exam, German Abitur, French Baccalaureate, etc.

Standardized tests and other indicators of academic achievement: IB Diploma, IB Certificate, AP, SAT, AICE, AEA, etc.

Records of advanced coursework: AP, IB, Honors, etc.

Official letter or other documents by the high school that indicates the applicants class rank or percentile (if not stated in the applicants academic transcript)

. Contact Information

. Important Notes for All Applicants1. All documents should be in English or Korean. Documents in any other

language should be accompanied with a notarized English or Korean translation.

2. Submitted documents should be original. Should they be unavailable, however, certified copies must be recognized as being authentic by the issuing authority prior to the submission.

3. Be sure to make and keep photocopies of all the completed forms. Submitted documents become the property of SNU and will not be returned to the applicants.

4. If any of the submitted materials contains false information, admission may be rescinded.

5. Detailed account of individual admission decision for each applicant cannot be disclosed.

6. Please be sure that, in principle, any modification or cancellation will not be accepted after submitting the application. Hence applicants should take a full responsibility for any disadvantages resulting from the mistakes or omissions in the application.

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Appendix 1: Programs Offered for Admission Undergraduate freshman applicants should apply for the desired college & unit as listed below. Students select their majors according to academic regulations after completing the first or second year. Reorganization of the SNU academic affairs can result in the following: change in the name, integration,

division, and/or closure of a field of study (major)

College & Unit Major

College of Humanities

Korean Language & Literature, Chinese Language & Literature,English Language & Literature, French Language & Literature,German Language & Literature, Russian Language & Literature, Hispanic Language & Literature, Linguistics, Asian Languages and Civilizations, Korean History, Asian History, Western History,Archaeology and Art History(Archaeology major, Art History major), Philosophy, Religious Studies, Aesthetics

College of Social SciencesDepartment of Political Science and International Relations(Political Science Major, International Relations Major),Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Geography, Social Welfare, Communication

College of Natural Sciences

Mathematical Sciences

Statistics

Physics & Astronomy Physics, Astronomy

Chemistry

Biological Sciences

Earth & Environmental Sciences

College of NursingCollege of Business Administration

College ofEngineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering

Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringDepartment of Computer Science and EngineeringChemical and Biological Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Department of Industrial Engineering

Department of Energy Resources Engineering

Department of Nuclear Engineering

Department of Naval Architecture andOcean Engineering

College ofAgricultureand Life Sciences

Agricultural Economics & Rural Development Agricultural and Resource Economics, Regional Information

Plant Science Crop Science and Biotechnology; Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, Vocational Education and Workforce Development

Forest Sciences Forest Environmental Science, Environmental Materials Science

Food and Animal Biotechnology Food Science and Biotechnology, Animal Science and Biotechnology

Applied Biology and Chemistry Applied Life Chemistry, Applied Biology

Landscape Architecture and Rural System Engineering Landscape Architecture, Rural System Engineering

Biosystems & Biomaterials Science andEngineering Biosystems Engineering, Biomaterials Engineering

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College & Unit Major

College of Fine Arts

Crafts and Design(Crafts/ Design) Crafts, Design

Oriental Painting

Painting

Sculpture

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Education

Korean Language Education

English Language Education

German Language Education

French Language Education

Social Studies Education

History Education

Geography Education

Ethics Education

Mathematics Education

Physics Education

Chemistry Education

Biology Education

Earth Science Education

Physical Education

College of Human Ecology

Consumer and Child Studies Consumer Studies, Child Development & Family Studies

Food and Nutrition

Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design

College of Music

Vocal Music

CompositionComposition Composition Major, Electronic Music Major, Conducting Major

Theory

Instrumental Music

Piano Piano

Strings Violin, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Harp, Guitar

Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Basson, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Tuba, Percussion

Korean Music Gayageum, Geomungo, Haegeum, Piri, Daegeum, Ajaeng, Percussion, Theory, Composition, Conducting, Vocal MusicCollege of Liberal Studies

College of Education Scheduled to offer admission within 10% of each units admission quota for the designated year in accordance with the Teacher training institution quota adjustment implemented by the Ministry of Education.