Seojeong University sits in Gyeonggi Province and is known for practical teaching across a wide range of subjects. Its facilities are modern and its teaching staff experienced, which together make it a good place to study and to grow in Korea.

1. Seojeong University – 서정대학교

  • Korean name: 서정대학교
  • English name: Seojeong College
  • Founded: 2003
  • Students: around 7,000
  • Korean language tuition: 4,000,000 KRW per year
  • Halls of residence: 1,000,000 KRW
  • Address: 27 Seojeong-ro, Eunhyeon-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
  • Website: seojeong.ac.kr
Seojeong University logo

2. About Seojeong University

2.1 An introduction

Seojeong University is a private college offering two-, three- and four-year programmes. The Ministry of Education licensed it in 2002, it opened formally in 2003, and in 2011 it was renamed Seojeong University.

The university works to a simple motto: educate the person, educate a new culture, educate for work. Five years after opening, in 2008, the Ministry of Education ranked it top in the country on its key measure. It now draws close to 7,000 students and has been building its international links to attract students from around the world.

2.2 What sets Seojeong apart

  • One of the highest proportions of international students of any Korean university
  • An acceptance rate of 100%
  • Between 2013 and 2022, 156 students passed the civil service examination, 23 of them in 2022 alone
  • Between 2012 and 2022, more than 4,000 students took first place in national competitions
  • A convenient location in Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, with easy travel to nearby areas and Seoul just over an hour away by road
The Seojeong University campus

2.3 Entry requirements

RequirementLanguage studentUndergraduatePostgraduate
Parents hold foreign nationalityxxx
Sufficient funds to study abroadxxx
A genuine interest in Koreaxxx
High school graduatexxx
Three-year high school GPA of 6.0 or abovexxx
TOPIK 3 or above, or IELTS 5.5xx
A bachelor's degree and TOPIK 4xx
Seojeong University students

3. The Korean language programme

ProgrammeSix levels (level 1 to level 6)
Hours200 teaching hours (4 hours a day, 5 hours a week)
Additional classesTOPIK preparation. Culture classes: calligraphy, taekwondo, pronunciation and more. Every term includes cultural activities.
Tuition2,000,000 KRW per six months (about 40,000,000 VND)
A Korean language class at Seojeong University

4. Degree programmes

4.1 Subjects and tuition

  • Application fee: 25,000 KRW
  • Cost of studying in Korea: 2,000,000–3,500,000 KRW per term
FieldDepartments2 years3 years4 years
Social sciences and humanitiesBusiness administration and social welfare; aviation, tourism and hotels; hotel management; social welfare counselling; global integrated welfare; clothingDiplomaDiplomaDegree
Early childhood education; healthcare servicesDiplomaDiplomaDegree
Natural sciencesRestaurant and hotel cuisine; pet care; beauty therapy; food and nutrition; processed foodsDiplomaDiplomaDegree
Emergency medical careDiplomaDiplomaDegree
NursingDiplomaDiplomaDegree
EngineeringGame and film content; global industrial engineeringDiplomaDiplomaDegree
Automotive engineering; smart automotive engineeringDiplomaDiplomaDegree
A practical class at Seojeong University

4.2 Scholarships

CategoryRequirementAward
TOPIKTOPIK 3300,000 KRW
TOPIK 4400,000 KRW
TOPIK 5500,000 KRW
TOPIK 6600,000 KRW
KIIP (Korean Immigration and Integration Program)TOPIK 4300,000 KRW
TOPIK 5400,000 KRW
Seojeong University students receiving scholarships

5. Halls of residence

The halls are on the Seojeong University campus itself, a few minutes' walk from classes and from everything else you need.

Room types

  • Single: private and quiet, for students who want to concentrate.
  • Double: cheaper, with a roommate to share daily life with.
  • Quad: communal, inexpensive, and an easy way to make friends.

Indicative costs

RoomCost per monthNotes
Single450,000–550,000 KRW
Double250,000–350,000 KRWPer person
Quad150,000–200,000 KRWPer person

The cost covers electricity, water and basic internet. Some services, such as canteen meals and laundry, may carry a small extra charge.

What the halls provide

  • A bed, desk and personal locker in every room.
  • High-speed internet and heating through the winter.
  • A canteen, study rooms and common areas.
  • Laundry rooms and shared kitchens.
  • Security around the clock, with CCTV.
A Seojeong University hall of residence

With modern facilities, a broad range of programmes and plenty to experience outside class, Seojeong University does more than build knowledge — it opens doors. Tanika thinks it suits anyone who wants to grow academically and culturally at the same time.

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