Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Seoul National University offers a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to cultivate a deep understanding of human behavior and mental processes. This program combines rigorous coursework, practical research experience, and opportunities for interdisciplinary learning to prepare students for diverse careers in psychology and related fields. Throughout the program, students explore foundational theories in psychology, including cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, and neuropsychology, enabling them to develop a well-rounded perspective on human behavior. They are encouraged to engage in original research projects under the guidance of experienced faculty members, fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and scientific inquiry. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical applications, integrating laboratory work, internships, and community engagement to provide real-world experience. Moreover, students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, such as advanced neuroimaging equipment and behavioral laboratories, facilitating cutting-edge research. The program also promotes collaboration across disciplines like neuroscience, medicine, and education, reflecting the complex nature of psychological phenomena. Graduates of the program are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in clinical practice, research, healthcare, education, and organizational settings. They are also prepared for advanced studies and graduate programs in psychology and related disciplines. The Seoul National University Department of Psychology commits to fostering academic excellence, ethical research, and a global perspective among its students, aiming to contribute to the understanding and betterment of human well-being through scientific inquiry and innovative practices.

• Advanced Psychological Statistics
• Advanced Social Psychology
• Advanced Psychology of Personality
• Psychopathology
• Advanced Psychology of Perception
• Research Methods in Psychology of Perception
• Advanced Psychology of Language
• Advanced Developmental Psychology
• Psychological Assessment
• Seminar in Psychopathology
• Theories of Psychotherapy and Advanced Counseling
• Advanced Biopsychology
• Advanced Organizational Psychology
• Multivariate Analysis
• Advanced Industrial Psychology
• Attitude and Social Cognition
• Advanced Clinical Neuropsychology
• Advanced Vision Science
• Advanced Cognitive Psychology
• Seminar in Experimental Psychology
• Seminar in Methodology on Experimental Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Seminar in Quantitative Psychology
• Psychopathology: A Neuroscience Approach
• Cognitive Aging and Dementias
• Seminar in Personality Studies
• Advanced Applied Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Therapy
• Practicum in Clinical and Counseling Psychology
• Group Psychotherapy
• Therapeutic Interviews
• Seminar in Biopsychology
• Advanced Organization Development
• Advanced Psychology of Emotion
• Seminar in Developmental Psychology
• Advanced Psychology of Learning and Memory
• Main Topics in Social Psychology
• Reading and Research
• Advanced Seminar in Attention and Performance
• Affective Science
• Advanced Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making
• New Research Topics in Organizational Psychology
• Positive Organizational Psychology

1. Online
   application
2. 
   proof
   of
   Korean
   
   proficiency
   is
   required;
   
   
   
   
   1)
   Korean
   Proficiency:
   TOPIK
   level
   3
   or
   higher
   
   
   
   
   2)
   Other
   official
   documents
   indicating
   proof
   of
   language
   proficiency (ie.
   SNU
   Korean
   Language
   Center
   Level
   4
   or
   higher)
3. Personal
   Statement
   and
   Study
   Plan
4. Letter
   of
   Recommendation
5. Counselor
   Reference
   
6. Official
   High
   School
   Transcript
   and
   Graduation
   Certificate
7. A
   Copy
   of
   the
   Applicant’s
   Passport
8. Certificate
   of
   Facts
   concerning
   the
   Entry
   and
   Exit
9. Portfolio,
   Records
   of
   Achievement,
   etc.
10. Agreement
    for
    Verification
    of
    Academic
    Record

If you wish to apply for the scholarship program, please fill out the scholarship application form every semester. Application period:

• During November(1st semester)
• During May(2nd semester)

International Student Scholarship

• GPA requirement: 3.0 GPA or higher (average of the previous semester)
• Funding: Tuition and fees (partial or fully funded)
• Eligibility: International student in the government-funded (government-invited) scholarship, international student

  (self-funded), Korean student living overseas and studying in Korea (undergraduate and graduate course)

Lecture/Research Scholarship

• GPA requirement: 3.3 GPA or higher (average of the previous semester; excluding new students)
• Eligibility: Graduate student recommended by the advising professor; an annual income of less than KRW 12 million
• Working condition: 10 or more hours a week (40 hours/month)
• Responsibility: Assist the lectures by the professor, general electives and research; help students with their course; manage assignments; manage laboratory; fulfill administrative duties for the undergraduate course, etc.
• Funding: Current student: Fully funded tuition and fees and monthly scholarship;

  Research student: Monthly scholarship

• Termination: If on leave of absence, disciplinary action or determined to be unqualified for other reasons

Core TA Scholarship

• Eligibility: Returning graduate student and research student
• Funding: Type A – Tuition (partially funded) and monthly research aid / Type B  – Half of the monthly research aid
• Duration: 1st semester : March – August (6 months) /

  2nd semester: September – February of the following year (6 months)

• Responsibility: Attend the assigned lecture; supervise discussion; check assignments; focus on Laboratory

  sessions/Experiment/Practice courses; assist practice, etc.

SNU Foundation Scholarship

• GPA requirement: 3.3 GPA or higher (average of the previous semester)
• Funding: Tuition and fees (partially or fully funded)
• Feature: Scholarship funded by some 200 funds created by Seoul National University Foundation

The following is the scholarship programs offered for graduate applicants. Students may apply for the programs before or during the admission application period. The annual announcement will be posted on this websitehttp://en.snu.ac.kr/apply/info.

Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)

Eligibility

• Asian students, excluding Japanese and Chinese nationals, who wish to study one of the designated graduate programs
  * The programs eligible for this scholarship are subject to change, and different by applicants’ nationalities. The eligible programs list is announced every semester.

Number of Recipients

• Approximately 20

Subsidies

• Tuition fee: full tuition exemption for a maximum of 4 semesters
• Living expenses: 500,000 KRW per month (different according to recipients’ majors)

Application Period

• During admission period for international students every semester

Selection Procedure

• Applicants who submit admission application to SNU’s Office of Admissions ⇒ applicants submit scholarship application to SNU’s Office of International Affairs ⇒ Selection made by respective Colleges/Schools based on the admission documents ⇒ decision noticed

Contact

• SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr

Silk-Road Scholarship

Eligibility

• Applicants from the countries in the ‘Silk-Road’ area who want to study humanities or social sciences, including Korean language, history, culture, politics, and economics

Number of Recipients

• About 5 new graduate students

Subsidies

• Tuition fee: full tuition fee exemption for a maximum of 4 semesters
• Living expenses: maximum of 600,000 KRW per month for 4 semesters
• Airfare: maximum of 1 million KRW for one economy round trip
• Korean language training fee: fee exemption at the Language Education Institute

Application Period

• During admission period for international students every Fall semester

Selection Procedure

• Applicants who submit admission application to SNU’s Office of Admissions ⇒ applicants submit scholarship application to SNU’s Office of International Affairs ⇒ Selection made by respective Colleges/Schools based on the admission documents ⇒ decision noticed

Contact

• SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr

Overseas Koreans Scholarship

Eligibility

• Overseas Korean students who wish to take graduate degrees at SNU

Subsidies

• Full tuition exemption
• Living expenses: 800,000 KRW per month for 4 semesters
• Insurance fees: approximately 30,000 per month
• Settlement expenses aid upon initial arrival: 500,000 KRW (one-time payment)
• Airfare for one economy round trip
• Language training expenses: for 2 semesters

Application Period

• March and September

Selection Procedure

• Applicants submit applications to Korean embassies in their countries ⇒ the embassies make the first selection ⇒ the Overseas Koreans Foundation make the second selection

Contact

• SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr

Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP)

Eligibility

• International students applying for SNU’s graduate programs

Number of Recipients

• 325

Subsidies

• Full tuition fee: tuition exemption for 4 semesters for master’s program and 6 semesters for Ph. D program
• Living expenses: 900,000 KRW per month
• Airfare: one economy round trip
• Korean language training fee: for one year
  * Korean language training is mandatory and when the student does not achieve TOPIK grade 3 within a year, she/he is not eligible to enter the degree program
• Others: medical insurance, research fund, thesis printing fees, settlement and returning expenses

Application Period

• February

Selection Procedure

※ Applicants choose one of the following application methods.

• University Recommendation Program: applicants submit applications to SNU’s Office of Admission ⇒ the National Institute for International Education make the selection
• Embassy Recommendation Program: applications submit applications to Korean Embassies in their countries ⇒ the National Institute for International Education make the selection

Contact

• SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-6971, sck590@snu.ac.kr

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Seoul National University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of human behavior, mental processes, and neurological functions. The program emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical applications, preparing students for diverse careers in mental health, research, education, and industry. Students engage in coursework covering subjects such as cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology, and biological psychology. Additionally, the program offers opportunities for hands-on research through laboratory work and research projects, fostering critical thinking, data analysis, and scientific communication skills. The curriculum also integrates courses on statistics and research methods to equip students with essential tools for empirical investigation. Seoul National University’s psychology program benefits from state-of-the-art facilities, a distinguished faculty specializing in various subfields of psychology, and active collaborations with hospitals, research institutes, and community organizations. Students are encouraged to participate in internships, seminars, and conferences to enhance their academic and practical knowledge. The program aims to cultivate not only academic expertise but also ethical awareness and cultural sensitivity, reflecting the university’s commitment to fostering responsible and socially conscious professionals. Graduates of the program often pursue advanced degrees or enter fields such as clinical psychology, counseling, educational psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or human resource management. The university emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating insights from biology, medicine, sociology, and philosophy to enrich students' understanding of psychological phenomena. Overall, Seoul National University's psychology program provides a rigorous educational experience rooted in research excellence and societal relevance, shaping students into competent professionals capable of contributing meaningfully to the understanding and enhancement of human well-being.