Sookmyung Women's University (SWU)

SWU is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. It’s officially accredited by the Ministry of Education in Korea and has nearly 20,000 students. Both male and female students can apply.

Available study areas

Chemistry
Biological sciences
Maths
Statistics
Physical education
Dance
Education
Library and information science

Culture and tourism
Chemical and biological engineering
IT engineering
Electronics engineering
Applied physics
Computer science
Mechanical systems engineering
Child welfare and studies

Food and nutrition
Political science and international relations
Public relations and advertising
Consumer economics
Psychology
Law
Economics
Business administration

Pharmacy
Visual and media design
Industrial design
Environmental design
Arts and crafts
Painting

Not available study areas

Undergraduate hospitality management is not open to exchange students. Courses in fine arts, music and dance may require pre-requisite course completion and practical courses may have limited availability.

Accommodation

Sookmyung provides six types of dormitories for international students. Five types of dormitories are on campus and one is off campus.

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Cost of living

Living costs can vary significantly dependent on an individual’s lifestyle.

Sookmyung estimates the following living expenses per semester:

Accommodation:US$1,400
Food: US$1,600
Transportation: US$200
Other expenses: US$800

Grand Total: US$4,000 or approximately AU$5,700 per semester.

Visa

To study in Korea you will need a student visa (D-2)

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Location

SWU is in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Seoul is a fascinating blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge digital technology, home to endless street food vendors and vast nightlife districts.