Can I study in SNU without knowing Korean?

Yes, it’s possible. SNU requires either a Korean or an English test score for admission. So each semester, quite a few students who don’t know any Korean get admitted and start their freshman year. The fact that most introductory freshman courses are usually offered in English helps quite a bit.

Can you study in English in Seoul National University?

Unique study opportunities Choose from over 400 courses taught in English. Coursework taught in Korean is available in a wide range of fields. Enjoy rich cultural exchange with local Korean and visiting students.

How can I learn Korean at SNU?

The SNU Korean Language Education Center offers short-term classes for those who wish to learn Korean for everyday usage. No prior knowledge of Korean is necessary at level one, and those who have mastered the basics can enroll in levels two and three. Visas cannot be obtained on the basis of acceptance to these shorter programs.

How hard is it to get into Seoul National University?

Actually, the general acceptance rate is not that low compared to the top universities in the U.S. Actually, maybe, much higher. But, I believe that it is more competitive to get into Seoul National University, compared to the top universities in the U.S. You have to be more academically competent.

Where can foreigners learn Korean in South Korea?

SNU’s Korean Language Education Center offers ten-week sessions to foreigners or students from overseas. Students may begin the program in any session. All students are required to take a placement test, so that they can be assigned classes according to their command of the language.

Do Korean students study hard to get into a top university?

Some people blame that Korean students study like “cramming machines”. Yes, they study hard to get into one of the top universities. For example, only 0.5\% of all the high school graduates get admission to SNU, which is 3,000 out of 600,000.