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Sogang University Admission Guide for International Students

How international students apply to Sogang University in Seoul — a private university with 27 departments across 9 schools and a multiple-major system, teaching in Korean and English.

Last updated 13 July 2026

Key facts

Known for: Economics & business, humanities, communication, social sciences (Seoul — Mapo-gu)
University type: Private university, Seoul (Mapo-gu)
Undergraduate structure: 27 departments in 9 schools; multiple-major system (600+ major combinations)
Admission basis: Per the current-cycle international admissions guideline — verify officially
Teaching language: Korean-taught (TOPIK) with some English-taught (IELTS/TOEFL) options
Main intakes: Typically Spring and Fall — confirm current deadlines officially
Fees & scholarships: Change each cycle — always verify on the official website

Sogang University: a private university in Seoul's Mapo-gu

Sogang University is a private university in Seoul's Mapo-gu district. Per its official site, the undergraduate programme consists of 27 departments in 9 schools, and it operates a multiple-major system offering more than 600 major combinations, so students can take a single, dual or triple major.

Its undergraduate areas include business administration through the Sogang Business School, economics, the humanities, communication and the social sciences. This guide is an overview for international applicants; confirm current programmes and requirements on the official Sogang admissions pages.

Subject areas and how programmes are taught

Sogang's undergraduate offering spans economics and business, the humanities and social sciences, and communication, and its multiple-major system lets students combine fields across its schools.

Some degrees are taught in Korean (a TOPIK level is often expected) and others are taught in English; the medium of instruction varies by department. Confirm the language of instruction and the entry requirements for your target programme on the official Sogang pages.

Language: Korean-taught vs English-taught

Korean-taught programmes typically require a TOPIK score, while Sogang also offers programmes and courses in English where an English-proficiency score such as IELTS or TOEFL is usually accepted.

The exact TOPIK level or English score depends on the programme and changes over time, so verify the requirement for your specific course on the official admissions page. If you plan to study in Korean, see our TOPIK guides for how the levels are structured and how to prepare.

Scholarships and funding

Sogang offers scholarships and tuition reductions for international students, and you may also be eligible for the government-funded Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) via the Study in Korea portal.

Eligibility, amounts and deadlines vary by scheme and year — always check them on the official scholarship pages. Admission or funding cannot be guaranteed by anyone; treat any 'guaranteed seat' or paid 'guaranteed scholarship' claim as a red flag and use official channels only.

Student visa and next steps

With an offer and Certificate of Admission, most degree students study on Korea's D-2 student visa, applied for at a Korean embassy or consulate. This is general information, not immigration advice — visa rules change, so confirm the current requirements on the official Korean government source and your nearest Korean mission before applying.

After the visa, finalise enrolment, health insurance and housing, and register your stay as required. Plan backwards from the official deadline to allow time for document attestation and the visa step.

Frequently asked questions

How do international students apply to Sogang?

Through Sogang's Office of International Affairs, which publishes the international admissions guideline for each intake covering the application, academic records, language proof and supporting documents. Read the current-cycle guideline on the official OIA site for the exact requirements and how applications are evaluated.

Can I study at Sogang in English?

Some programmes and courses are offered in English and accept IELTS or TOEFL, while Korean-taught programmes usually require TOPIK. Confirm the language requirement for your specific programme on the official admissions page.

What are the fees and application deadlines?

These change every intake and vary by programme, so we do not list fixed figures. Verify the current tuition and deadlines on Sogang's official admissions website before applying.

Are scholarships available for international students?

Yes — Sogang has university scholarships and tuition reductions, and you can also apply for the Global Korea Scholarship via the Study in Korea portal. Eligibility and amounts change yearly; verify officially and beware guaranteed-funding promises.

Official sources

This guide explains the process and is for guidance only. Eligibility, dates, fees and rules change every year — always confirm the current details on the official site before you act.

Verified against: Sogang University — Office of International Affairs, international admissions guide (official); Sogang University — Undergraduate Programs (official); Sogang University — International Students support (official); Study in Korea — Scholarships / GKS (Korean Government, NIIED).

Last verified: 13 July 2026.