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Seoul National University was established in the late 1800s and is Korea’s first national university. It’s a top-ranked university; on the QS Scale, it’s ranked 18th in Asia and 36th in the world, and on the Times Higher Education Scale, it’s ranked 9th in Asia and 54th in the world. The university has an annual enrolment of around 30,000 students from different cultures and backgrounds, both local and international. Seoul National University has around 14 different colleges and schools that offer a variety courses and degrees to students; these schools include College of Nursing, Medical School, Business School, College of Engineering, Art College, and College of Pharmacy to name just a few. This university’s goals centre around fostering global convergence talents, building an innovative knowledge ecosystem, creating knowledge-based
social values, and building the foundation for sustainable development. The university has several different campuses, all of which aim to provide students with high-quality education as well as give them a platform to nurture their minds and unleash their creative potential.
Seoul National University is home to several campuses, colleges, and schools that specialise in different fields that students can enrol in. The courses and degrees offered at the university differ according to the college the student is enrolled in, for example students enrolled in the College of Education can study Mathematics Education, Biology Education, English Education, Science Education, or Psychology Education, while students enrolled in the College of Music can choose to study Instrumental Music, Composition, or Vocal Music. Seoul National University also offers students the option to combine majors, or enrol in a free major, which allows them to take several courses across different fields and majors in order to figure out their calling.
The resources offered by a university help make the student experience more beneficial on an academic, social, and post-graduate level. Seoul National University has a range of facilities that ease students’ lives on campus, including a library, community service programmes, an exchange program, a career development centre, and counseling services.
The Seoul National University Central Library consists of the main building, the Kwanjeong Building, and 9 annexes. It has more than 5.2 million books, 260,000 kinds of academic journals, electronic journals, and 230,000 non-book materials.
Not only does it have the largest collection of books among university libraries in Korea, but it also has the largest facility. Students can make use of the library through providing various services such as borrowing, returning, inter-loan, electronic materials, research support, and the use of reading rooms, which are available for both Seoul National University students and library members.
The Seoul National University Career Development Centre provides career exploration opportunities and employment information through career design, domestic and overseas employment support, and company-linked programs. It also provides students with consultation with experts, as well as a variety of education programs and subjects, including Curriculum/Employment Courses and Career Development and Education courses.
Seoul National University offers its students counselling services to help them adjust to life on campus and overcome any issues they might face during their study period. Personal consultation, physiological tests, and a 24-hour helpline are available to help students with their mental wellbeing.