Sogang University's ranking tends to lag behind its reputation and evaluation results, because it has no medical school and has only 1/3 the enrollment of competitive universities in Korea.
The University has contributed significantly to the rapid economic growth of Korea during the last four decades. Some faculty members have been deeply involved in the design of Korea's economic development program through top-level cabinet positions in the government. Due to these important engagements, a group of economists affiliated with the University and engaged in policy-making came to be called the “Sogang School.”
Based on its reputation, the School has consistently attracted young talent of the highest caliber, mostly from the top 1% in the national college entrance exam. Reflecting its excellent research capacity, the Economics Department has been recognized by RePEc as near the top in Korea in international journal publications.
Facts & Figures
Facts
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Establishment Year: 1960
Campus Size: 242,091㎡ (Estimation of 60 acres) / 27 Buildings
Academics
-Undergraduate Programs : 27 Departments in 9 Schools
-Graduate Programs : 1 Graduate School, 6 Professional Graduate Schools, 5 Special Graduate Schools
Figures
Enrolled Students: 11,199 Undergraduate Students, 3,912 Graduate Students
Faculties: 439 Full-time faculty members, 741 Part-time faculty members
Administrative Staffs: 183 Full-time administrative staffs, 80 Part-time administrative staffs
Performances
1st: Technology Transfer Income - Korean Standard-Service Quality Index (KS-SQI)
2nd: Employee Reputation from QS World University Rankings
3rd: Registration of Intellectual Property Rights
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How to get to Sogang
From Incheon International Airport (ICN)
By Limousine Bus
1. Right outside the arrival floor of the airport, find the airport bus stop 5B or 12A.
2. Take the Airport Limousine Bus heading to “Sinchon Station” at the bus stop.
3. After getting off at “Sinchon Station” from the bus, walk straight from Exit no. 6 for about 8 minutes and you will see the front gate of Sogang University.
By Airport Railroad Express Train (AREX)
1. From the arrival floor of the airport, go down to B1 floor.
2. Follow the signs to Transportation Center and you will find the subway station to take the airport train AREX.
3. Take the airport train AREX heading to “Gong Deok Station”.
4. Once you arrive at “Gong Deok Station,” walk up the stairway and find a taxi.
5. Ask the taxi driver to drop you off at Sogang University.
From Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
By Subway
1. Take the subway Line no. 9 from “Gimpo International Airport Station”.
2. Transfer to the subway Line no. 2 at “Dangsan Station” and get off at “Sinchon Station”.
3. Take Exit no. 6 and walk straight for about 8 minutes and you will see the front gate of Sogang University.
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Korean Language Education Center
Sogang Korean Language Education Center(KLEC) is a professional Korean Language Education Center that was established in 1990 with the goal of popularizing and spreading the Korean language and Korean culture throughout the world. Since its inception, over 30,000 overseas students have learned about Korean culture and language by participating in our program. Currently, an average of 4,000 students register for the Korean Language Education Center every year.
Programs (Time, Total hours, Total tuition)
KGP200: 9:00a.m.~1:00p.m, 20hrs/wk, total 200hrs, 1,800,000 won
KAP200: 1:30p.m.~5:30p.m, 20hrs/wk, total 200hrs, 1,800,000 won
KGP150: 1:30p.m.~4:30p.m, 15hrs/wk, total 150hrs, 1,530,000 won
KGP60: 6:50~8:40p.m, 6hrs/wk, total 60hrs, 750,000 won
Special Advanced, Professional, Summer, Short Course, Customized Course
Documents to Submit
A high school diploma or the equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission to Korean Language Education Center. If you wish to participate in our Korean language program, please send:
- Online Application with 1 photo
- One copy of your passport (Upload in online application)
- One copy of your passport (If you have alien registration card, please upload it in the application)
- Proof of graduation from the last school you attended, proof of student status, or a transcript
- Bank certificate of deposit balance (over US $5,000)/ If Chinese, over US $10,000 required)
- A notarized sponsorship
- Students applying for a D-4 Visa (student visa) need to submit this letter of reference. Students who need this document should go to a law office with a Korean sponsor to get the form issued.
- Some students may also be required to submit other documents as well. Please inquire in advance.