Seoul National University

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National research university in Seoul, Republic of Korea

About Seoul National University

According to Wikipedia, Seoul National University is one of ten Flagship Korean National Universities located in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1946, Seoul National University is largely considered the most prestigious university in South Korea; it is one of the three "SKY" universities, denoting the top three institutions in the country. The university has three campuses: the main campus in Gwanak District and two additional campuses in Daehangno and Pyeongchang County. The university comprises sixteen colleges, one graduate school and nine professional schools. The student body consists of nearly 17,000 undergraduate and 11,000 graduate students. According to data compiled by KEDI, the university spends more on its students per capita than any other universities in the country that enroll at least 10,000 students.

Seoul National University's Online Degrees

What Is Seoul National University Known For?

Seoul National University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Seoul National University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Seoul National University's Most Influential Alumni?

Seoul National University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Education, Political Science, and Business. Here are some of Seoul National University's most famous alumni:

Ha-Joon Chang
Ha-Joon Chang
A South Korean economist.
Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon
A 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Benjamin W. Lee
Benjamin W. Lee
A Korean American physicist.
June Huh
A Korean-American mathematician.
Lee Hee-ho
A First Lady of South Korea from 1998 to 2003.
Hoesung Lee
Hoesung Lee
A South Korean chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Philip Kim
Philip Kim
A South Korean physicist.
Ko Un
Ko Un
A Korean poet.
Hwang Woo-suk
A South Korean scientist.
Do Ho Suh
Do Ho Suh
A South Korean sculptor.
Choi Wonshik
Choi Wonshik
A South Korean physicist.
Kim Chi-ha
Kim Chi-ha
A Korean writer .

Who Are Seoul National University's Most Influential Faculty?

Seoul National University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Education, Political Science, and Business. Here are some of Seoul National University's most famous alumni:

Ko Un
Ko Un
A Korean poet.
Han Seung-soo
A Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Hwang Woo-suk
A South Korean scientist.
Minhyong Kim
A South Korean mathematician.
Kah Kyung Cho
Kah Kyung Cho
An American philosopher.
Bong-Ho Son
A Korean ethicist.
Rimhak Ree
A Canadian mathematician.
Song Sang-hyun
Song Sang-hyun
A South Korean lawyer.
Choi Yang-do
A South Korean scientist.
Pi Chun-deuk
A Korean writer.
Suh Yoo-hun
A South Korean scientist.
Suh Yongsun
An Artist.

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