Exchange: Seoul National University

As the top university in South Korea, Seoul National University (SNU) has a long-standing history of academic excellence with its freshman belonging to the top 2.5% of those who take the National University Entrance Examination. Since its foundation in 1946, Seoul National University has been the undisputed leader of higher education in Korean and has established a global reputation. Its graduates have long served as leaders in Korean society and in the international community. SNU is also the leading research university in South Korea, its cutting-edge research is globally recognized especially in the field of Engineering and Natural Sciences. Students have taken courses here in East Asian Studies, Korean culture as well as topics in Life Sciences. 

Note: Department of Korean History/Psychology/Statistics/Pharmacy requires applicants to provide proof of Korean language proficiency. A satisfactory level of Korean language ability should be Level 5 or above of the official Korean Language Proficiency Test, TOPIK. Undergraduate applicants for the Department of Computer Science and Engineering must have earned at least 15 credits in CSE-related course (approximately 2.5 UofT credits). The Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering is competitive, and admission is not guaranteed. 

Credit Equivalency: 30 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE 

Available Courses: Check here. 

Restricted Programs: Check here. 

Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. Find more information here. 

Location

Country(ies): South Korea
City: Seoul
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: Yes
Timeline: Fall (Sep-Dec), Winter (Mar-Jun), Year-long (Sep-Jun)
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes

Deadlines: Fall/Full Year Deadline: January 15, 2025
Winter Deadline: April 2, 2025

Details

Language of Study: English, Korean
Level of Study: Undergrad, Graduate
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: No fee
Funding: IE Award and Funding From Host Institution

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: All
Requirements: Minimum CGPA: 2.5 (Undergraduates) or B (Graduates)