Sungkyunkwan University

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), founded in 1398, is South Korea's oldest educational institution with over 600 years of history dating back to the Joseon Dynasty's royal academy. Now a leading private research university backed by Samsung, SKKU operates two campuses: the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus in Seoul's historic Jongno district and the Natural Sciences Campus in Suwon. The university uniquely blends Confucian educational traditions with cutting-edge research in science and technology. SKKU's partnership with Samsung Electronics has created exceptional engineering and business programs, with the Samsung-sponsored School of Engineering consistently ranked among Asia's best. The university offers 22 colleges and professional schools with over 130 academic programs serving 28,000 students. About 30% of courses are taught in English, attracting international students from over 80 countries. SKKU ranks #126 globally in QS World University Rankings 2026 and #99 in QS Asia, reflecting its strong academic reputation. The Seoul campus preserves the historic Myeongnyundang lecture hall from the Joseon period, while the Suwon campus features modern Samsung-supported research facilities. International students benefit from comprehensive support services, dormitory accommodation, and extensive exchange partnerships with 600+ universities worldwide. SKKU's distinguished alumni include political leaders, Samsung executives, K-pop stars, and renowned academics.