Soongsil University

1897 is the year when the academic activity of one of the oldest universities in South Korea, Soongsil University (SSU), began. Sonsil University is the first modern non-profit educational center. University campus is located in Seoul.

• Location: Seoul, South Korea,
• Year of foundation: 1897,
• Number of students: more than 24 thousand,
• Language of instruction: Korean,
• Programs: Bachelor’s and master’s programs.

SSU is a large university, where more than 24 thousand students are currently receiving education. Among them are not only citizens of South Korea, but also foreigners. More than 1900 teachers work for the benefit of a higher educational institution.

Soongsil University is Korea’s first national university founded on Christian principles. Its founding principle is “Truth and Service.”

The university supports specialized departments and divisions with the goal of reaching a leading national standard by 2030.

The master’s program at the Graduate School of Information Science lasts 4 semesters, or 2 years. Students choose Track A, which requires 24 credits and a thesis, or Track B, which requires 30 credits and has no stated thesis requirement. Graduates receive a Master of Engineering degree in their respective discipline.

New students at Global Future Education Institute attend introductory meetings for their disciplines, where they learn about the program and get to know other students.

The Teaching and Learning Innovation Center uses the STAR system to assess instructors’ teaching skills and evaluates students’ educational competencies in seven areas.

• IT programs at Global Future Education Institute are offered in multimedia, game development, computer engineering, information security, information and communications engineering, and artificial intelligence,
• Other programs at the institute are offered in management, accounting and taxation, social work, psychology, physical education, and visual design,
• Music programs are offered in orchestral instruments, piano, voice, church music (CCM), and contemporary music.

• In 2026, Soongsil University placed 11th among universities nationwide based on Certified Public Accountant exam results,
• In the 2024 academic year, eight students received the Faculty of Finance scholarship.

• The Graduate School of Small and Medium Business is Korea’s first specialized graduate school for preparing small and medium-sized business professionals.

The university residence has 2 basement levels and 12 floors above ground, with capacity for 1,403 residents: 788 men and 615 women.

The residence has 41 places in single rooms, including 4 rooms for students with disabilities. Another 1,296 residents can stay in 648 double rooms, while 40 residents can stay in 10 four-person rooms.

In 2026, the university held a startup idea competition for teams of at least 2 people. Each team had to be led by a current master’s student.

• SSU occupies high places in the academic TOP of South Korea,
• Also, the school is included in the list of 5% of famous universities in the world,
• The university promotes practical education in artificial intelligence.

In addition to educational buildings, students can use the university library and live in dormitories on campus.

• The residences have lounges, a laundry room, a fitness center, and a study room,
• The university museum has permanent exhibitions on the history of Korean Christianity, the history of Soongsil University, modernization, the national movement, archaeology, and art,
• The Innovative Engineering Education Center provides students with access to machines and tools in the engineering design laboratory.

Foreign students at the Graduate School of Small and Medium Business pay for student insurance when registering each semester.

At Global Future Education Institute, selection varies by program: applicants to general bachelor’s programs are assessed through an interview, while music programs use an interview (20%) and a practical exam (80%). Both assessments are required for music programs.

The Global Future Education Institute outcomes database contains 2,223 cases of graduates progressing to further education, making a transition to another program, or finding employment.

Enrollment takes place on the result of exams. The academic year is divided into two semesters.

Getting an education at Sonsil University will cost about 7,500 USD. This is the actual price for bachelors, masters, as well as for students in postgraduate programs. Despite the relatively low cost of tuition, students can offset the costs thanks to the financial assistance of the university.

• The Faculty of Finance scholarship is awarded for academic achievement, international activities, community service, and practical accomplishments.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision