Accredited university · Seoul Mapo-gu
2,261 international students at Sogang University
As of 31 December 2025 · Korea Immigration Service study-abroad student records (data.go.kr)
Sogang University hosts 2,261 international students as of 31 December 2025, which is 0.78% of the 290,511 international students in Korea. It ranks 25 of the 339 universities covered. The three largest groups are China 955 (42.2%), United States 112 (5%), Vietnam 110 (4.9%).
By nationality
International students by nationality (top 10)
By residence status
Residence status
- University-affiliated Korean language training714 students · 31.6%
- Bachelor's programme681 students · 30.1%
- Master's programme637 students · 28.2%
- Exchange student187 students · 8.3%
- Doctoral programme42 students · 1.9%
Accreditation tier and visa application route
A Korean-mission application is the default route. Master's (D-2-3) and doctoral (D-2-4) programmes may also be permitted to use an e-visa, but actual operation must be confirmed with the university. Where several routes are permitted, a mission application is the principle.
The Korean-mission application is the default because it is the single route permitted by the Ministry of Justice framework. It should normally be filed with the mission responsible for the applicant's country of residence or the location of their last school; confirm current university guidance.
Korean Ministry of Education press release 2026-02-13 (Attachment 4) · 2025 assessment · effective 2026-03 to 2030-02 · subject to annual monitoring. Degree programmes and language courses are accredited separately, so one school can sit at different tiers.
By gender
Men 685 (30.3%) · Women 1,576 (69.7%)
Source and definitions
- Source data
- Korea Immigration Service, study-abroad student records (data.go.kr namespace 3069982)
- As of
- 31 December 2025
- Update cycle
- Twice a year (January and July)
- Scope
- Bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate, exchange, Korean language (D-4), foreign language training, and designated researchers at academic institutes — every student status
- Licence
- KOGL Type 1 (attribution required) — quotation and reuse permitted
- View the source
- data.go.kr →
Frequently asked questions
How many international students are there at Sogang University?
2,261 international students were enrolled at Sogang University as of 31 December 2025. Source: Korea Immigration Service study-abroad student records (data.go.kr).
Where do Sogang University's international students come from?
The three largest groups are China 955 (42.2%), United States 112 (5%), Vietnam 110 (4.9%).
How does Sogang University split between degree, language and exchange students?
By residence status: University-affiliated Korean language training 714, Bachelor's programme 681, Master's programme 637, Exchange student 187.
Where does Sogang University rank nationally for international students?
It ranks 25 of the 339 universities covered, holding 0.78% of the 290,511 international students in Korea.
Where does this data come from?
The Korea Immigration Service's study-abroad student records (data.go.kr namespace 3069982). Updated twice a year, in January and July, covering bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate, exchange, Korean language, foreign language training and designated academic researchers.
Sogang University official website →
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