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Sookmyung Women's University

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Sookmyung Women's University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Sookmyung Women's University is a university in Seoul, South Korea, and it suits students who want to study at a women’s institution in the capital. It is not a study-abroad option for anyone who needs a published subject list in advance, because no programmes are listed here.

  2. What you can study

    The programme catalogue is not published in the information available here. The university is described as a women’s research university in Seoul, so confirm the available subjects and degree levels on the official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university’s official admissions pages for entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and whether the programme they want is open to students from abroad. The application route and any language requirements are not given here, so confirm them directly with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Seoul will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget separately for those items.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it before applying. Also check whether the course you want is open to international students, what documents are needed, how your previous qualifications are assessed, and whether you need any visa-related paperwork after admission.

  6. How it compares

    South Korea has 245 universities, so Sookmyung Women's University sits in a crowded national higher-education market. Its clearest distinction is that it is a women’s university in Seoul, which makes it a better fit for students specifically seeking that environment than for applicants looking only for a generic large university.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Sookmyung Women's University

What type of university is Sookmyung Women's University?

It is a university in South Korea described as a women’s research university.

Where is Sookmyung Women's University located?

It is in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

What is the official website?

http://www.sookmyung.ac.kr/

How many universities are there in South Korea?

There are 245 universities in South Korea.

Overview

Sookmyung Women's University (Korean: 숙명여자대학교) is a private women's research university in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1906, Sookmyung is Korea's first royal private educational institution for women. Sookmyung is one of the world's largest female educational institutes. The university's name is derived from Hanja characters of sook and Myung, which mean "elegant" and "bright" respectively.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for South Korea.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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