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SNU eyes five Asian countries for recruitment to new international-only undergraduate division

Seoul National University plans to recruit international students from Taiwan, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam for its new undergraduate division opening in 2027.

By Korea JoongAng Daily

Originally published October 26, 2026November 1, 2026 2 min read

SNU eyes five Asian countries for recruitment to new international-only undergraduate division — A view of the main entrance to Seoul National University in Gwanak District, southern Seoul SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Seoul National University (SNU) is considering designating priority recruitment markets for a new undergraduate division that will exclusively admit international students.

SNU discussed a proposal to prioritize Taiwan, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam in recruiting students for its new division of global talent, set to open in the fall semester of 2027, during a university senate meeting on Thursday, the JoongAng Ilbo exclusively reported Monday.

The division will be SNU's first undergraduate program composed entirely of international students, aimed at attracting talented students from overseas and strengthening the university's global competitiveness.

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