Seoul Women's University
Seoul, South Korea • Founded 1961 • World Rank #2966
Overview
Established in 1961, the Seoul Women's University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).
Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Seoul Women's University (SWU) is a medium-sized women only South Korean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Seoul Women's University (SWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 63-year-old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. SWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Find Seoul Women's University on the map and reach the right office through the contact channels listed below. Use these for general enquiries; specific departments often run their own contact pages.
Academic Details
Scale, staffing, and recognition figures for Seoul Women's University are summarised below. These numbers help you size the institution against your shortlist and weigh academic depth alongside programme fit.
Programs Offered
Seoul Women's University's programme list, with search and degree-level grouping. Search matches programme names; if you don't see your subject, check the divisions section to locate the relevant faculty.
Bachelor's Degree
35 programmes
Seoul Women's University delivers 35 programmes at bachelor's level, the qualifications school-leavers most commonly apply to as their first step into higher education.
Educational Psychology 교육심리학과 Psychology
Food & Nutrition 식품영양학과 Nutrition & Dietetics
Food Science & Technology 식품·영양학과 Nutrition & Dietetics
Biotechnology & Landscape Architecture 바이오테크놀로지·조경학과 Biotechnology
Horticulture 원예학과 Horticulture and Crop Science
Biohealth Convergence 바이오헬스컨버전스학과 Biotechnology
Bio & Environmental Technology 생명·환경과학과 Biotechnology
Chemistry 화학과 Chemistry
Mathematics 수학과 Mathematics
Human Movement Science 인간운동과학과 Natural Sciences
Communications & Media 커뮤니케이션·미디어학과 Media Studies & Mass Media
Public Administration 행정학과 Public Administration
Child Studies 아동학과 Early Childhood Education
Social Welfare 사회복지학과 Social Work
Library & Information Science 도서관·정보학과 Information Systems & Technology
Economics 경제학과 Economics
Christian Studies 기독교학과 Islamic & Quranic Studies
History 사학과 History
Fashion Design & Marketing 패션디자인·마케팅학과 Advertising & Digital Marketing
New Media Design 뉴미디어디자인학과 Applied Design
Visual Communication Design 시각커뮤니케이션디자인학과 Applied Design
Ceramics & Fiber Arts 도자·섬유미술학과 Visual Arts
Contemporary Art 현대미술학과 Visual Arts
Industrial Design 산업디자인학과 Applied Design
Data Science 데이터사이언스학과 Data Science & Analytics
Software Convergence 소프트웨어컨버전스학과 Software Engineering
Information Security 정보보안학과 Cyber Security
Digital Media Design and Applications 디지털미디어디자인·응용학과 Applied Design
Business Administration 경영학과 Business & Management
Korean Language & Literature 국어국문학과 Literature
Japanese Language & Literature 일어일문학과 Linguistics & Language Studies
Chinese Language & Literature 중어중문학과 Linguistics & Language Studies
German Language & Literature 독어독문학과 Linguistics & Language Studies
French Language & Literature 불어불문학과 Linguistics & Language Studies
English Language & Literature 영어영문학과 English Language Studies
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
37 programmes
Seoul Women's University's 37 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.
Biotechnology 생명공학과 General Engineering
Character Education 인성교육전공 Education & Teaching
Family Counseling 가족상담전공 Counselling & Psychotherapy
Physical Education 체육교육전공 Education & Teaching
Early Childhood Education 유아교육전공 Early Childhood Education
Counseling Psychology 상담심리전공 Counselling & Psychotherapy
Korean Language Education 국어교육전공 Education & Teaching
Computer Science 컴퓨터과학과 Computer Sciences
Nutritional Sciences 영양과학과 Nutrition & Dietetics
Food & Microbial Technology 식품미생물과학과 Biological Sciences
Food Science & Technology 식품·영양학과 Nutrition & Dietetics
Social Welfare Practice Administration 사회복지실천행정전공 Public Administration
Horticulture 원예학과 Horticulture and Crop Science
Bio & Environmental Technology 생명·환경과학과 Biotechnology
Chemistry 화학과 Chemistry
Mathematics 수학과 Mathematics
Educational Psychology 교육심리학과 Psychology
Communications & Media 커뮤니케이션·미디어학과 Media Studies & Mass Media
Public Administration 행정학과 Public Administration
Child Studies 아동학과 Early Childhood Education
Social Welfare 사회복지학과 Social Work
Library & Information Science 도서관·정보학과 Information Systems & Technology
Business Administration 경영학과 Business & Management
Psychotherapy 심리치료 Psychology
Expressive Arts Therapy 표현예술치료 Health Sciences
Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language 외국인을위한한국어교수전공 Literature
Sports Healthcare 스포츠헬스케어전공 Sport and Exercise Science
Infant and Early Childhood Care 영유아보육전공 Early Childhood Education
Library and Information Policy 도서관정보정책전공
Economics 경제학과 Economics
Christian Studies 기독교학과 Islamic & Quranic Studies
History 사학과 History
Chinese Language & Literature 중어중문학과 Linguistics & Language Studies
German Language & Literature 독어독문학과 Linguistics & Language Studies
French Language & Literature 불어불문학과 Linguistics & Language Studies
English Language & Literature 영어영문학과 English Language Studies
Korean Language & Literature 국어국문학과 Literature
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
15 programmes
Seoul Women's University delivers 15 programmes at doctoral level for graduates committed to advancing the frontier of their discipline through original inquiry.
Educational Psychology 교육심리학과 Psychology
Psychotherapy 심리치료 Psychology
Expressive Arts Therapy 표현예술치료 Health Sciences
Computer Science 컴퓨터과학과 Computer Sciences
Biology 생물학과 Biological Sciences
Chemistry 화학과 Chemistry
Nutritional Sciences 영양과학과 Nutrition & Dietetics
Food & Microbial Technology 식품미생물과학과 Biological Sciences
Clothing & Textiles 의류학과 Fashion Design
Horticulture 원예학과 Horticulture and Crop Science
Child Studies 아동학과 Early Childhood Education
Social Work 사회복지학과 Social Work
Business Administration 경영학과 Business & Management
English Language & Literature 영어영문학과 English Language Studies
Korean Language & Literature 국어국문학과 Literature
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Seoul Women's University
A short guide to applying to Seoul Women's University — five steps covering the path from programme selection to confirmation of receipt.
- 1 Browse the programme catalogue
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Seoul Women's University offers 87 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
- 2 Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Each programme at Seoul Women's University has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
- 3 Get your documents ready
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
- 4 Apply through the official channel
Apply directly via Seoul Women's University's online portal at www.swu.ac.kr. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
- 5 Reach out and track your application
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Reach the institution by phone at +82 (2) 970 5114. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Seoul Women's University
Concise answers to the most-searched questions about Seoul Women's University, useful as a quick orientation before exploring the rest of the profile.
How old is Seoul Women's University?
The institution opened in 1961 (approximately 65 years ago).
In which city is Seoul Women's University?
Seoul Women's University is based in Seoul, South Korea.
Is Seoul Women's University public or private?
Seoul Women's University operates as a private institution.
How many students study at Seoul Women's University?
Seoul Women's University has approximately 8,000-8,999 students.
Where does Seoul Women's University stand in university rankings?
Seoul Women's University is ranked #2966 globally and #91 in South Korea.
Is Seoul Women's University affiliated with a religion?
Seoul Women's University operates within the Christian-Protestant tradition.
Who recognises Seoul Women's University?
Seoul Women's University is accredited by Ministry of Education of Korea.
What is Seoul Women's University's official website?
You can find Seoul Women's University online at www.swu.ac.kr.
Top-Ranked Universities in South Korea
Top universities in South Korea typically offer the most generous institutional scholarships. Seoul Women's University's scholarship range relative to these benchmarks reflects funding capacity.
Members of Open Education Consortium (OEC)
Other Open Education Consortium (OEC) members offer mobility and exchange compatibility with Seoul Women's University. Exchange compatibility is one of the more practical benefits of shared network membership.
Other South Korean Universities Affiliated with Christian-Protestant
Universities sharing Seoul Women's University's Christian-Protestant affiliation are listed below — useful if faith context shapes your shortlist. Faith-context shortlisting overlaps with but is distinct from academic shortlisting.
Faculties at Nearby Universities
Other institutions in Seoul Women's University's region offer similar admissions cycles and overlapping subject areas, listed below for comparison. Regional clusters often share employer networks and post-study career pathways.
Where Else to Study Linguistics & Language Studies
Supervision quality at the Linguistics & Language Studies programme level is hard to assess externally but affects research output and graduate-school placement. Talk to current students or alumni where possible.
Universities Often Compared with Seoul Women's University
Application tier strategy benefits from including peer institutions to Seoul Women's University: safety, target, and reach picks within a comparable academic band keep your outcomes diversified.
