Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Seoul National University offers a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to cultivate future leaders in the understanding and management of Earth's natural systems. This program provides students with a rigorous curriculum that integrates fundamental sciences such as geology, meteorology, oceanography, ecology, and environmental chemistry, alongside advanced topics related to environmental policy, sustainable development, and climate change. Students have the opportunity to develop critical skills in fieldwork, laboratory analysis, data modeling, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), equipping them to address complex environmental challenges. The department emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, encouraging collaboration across scientific disciplines to foster innovative solutions for issues like natural resource management, environmental conservation, and disaster mitigation. Through hands-on research projects, internships, and seminars led by distinguished faculty members, students gain practical experience and a deep understanding of Earth's dynamic processes as well as human impacts on the environment. The program aims to instill a strong sense of environmental responsibility and global awareness, preparing graduates to contribute effectively to academia, industry, public policy, and environmental advocacy. Graduates will be well-equipped to pursue careers in environmental consulting, governmental agencies, research institutions, or continue their studies at postgraduate levels. With state-of-the-art laboratories, extensive field sites, and a curriculum aligned with international standards, the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Seoul National University stands out as a leading center for education and research in earth and environmental sciences in Korea.

• Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Earth and Environmental Sciences Lab.
• Atmospheric Science
• Atmospheric Science Lab.
• Earth System Science
• Earth System Science Lab.
• Oceanography
• Oceanography Lab.
• The Earth: Present and Past
• Volcanoes and Earthquakes
• Man and the Earth Environments
• Global Environment Change
• Exploration of the sea
• Elementary Fluid Mechanics
• Environmental Oceanography
• Evolution of the Earth System
• Plate Tectionics & Lab.
• Introduction to Climatology
• Atmospheric Thermodynamics
• Scientific Computing & Programming in Earth Sciences
• Dynamic Meteorology 1
• Dynamic Meteorology 2
• Atmospheric Physics 1
• Atmospheric Physics 2
• Atmospheric Analysis and Lab.
• Minerals and Rocks & Lab.
• Fossils and Lab.
• Structural Geology and Lab.
• Geophysics
• Geo-Environment
• Geochemistry and Lab.
• Physical Oceanography and Lab.
• Tides and Wavesv
• Biological Oceanography and Lab.
• Introductory Chemical Oceanography and Lab.
• Sedimentology and Lab.
• Atmospheric Sensing and Experiment
• Atmospheric Prediction and Lab.
• Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry
• Climate Dynamics
• Middle Atmosphere
• Petrology and Lab.
• Sedimentary Systems and Lab.
• Seismology and Geodynamics
• Resource Geology and Lab.
• Geohydrological Environment and Lab.
• Applied Geology and Lab.
• Environmental Chemistry and Lab.
• Coastal Dynamics
• Microbial Oceanography and Lab.
• Marine Organic Chemistry and Lab.
• Geological oceanography
• Shipboard Training Course in Oceanography
• Field Techniques and Exercises
• Satellite Meteorology and Climatology
• Satellite Geophysics and Lab.
• Geological Map Exercises
• The Ecology of Pelagic Environment
• Marine Pollution and Lab.
• Introduction to Marine Drugs and Lab.

1. Online
   application
2. Either
   proof
   of
   Korean
   or
   English
   proficiency
   is
   required;
   
   
   
   
   1)
   Korean
   Proficiency:
   TOPIK
   level
   3
   or
   higher
   
   
   
   
   2)
   English
   Proficiency:
   TOEFL
   (PBT
   550,
   CBT
   213,
   iBT
   80),
   TEPS
   551, IELTS
   5.5
   or
   higher
   
   
   
   3)
   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)

New  Student (Merit scholarship)

• Funding: Fully funded or partially funded (admission fee + tuition 10%)
• Eligibility: New undergraduate student (Full fund – 2 by college (excluding science and engineering);

Partial fund – selected within the 30% of the registered students)

Current Student (Merit scholarship)

• GPA requirement: Completed more than one semester; 3.6 GPA or higher (average of all semesters)
• Funding: Fully funded
• Eligibility: Undergraduate student (selected from the allotted pool)

International Student Scholarship:

• GPA requirement: 2.4 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)

SNU Foundation Scholarship:

• GPA requirement: 2.7 GPA or higher (average of the previous semester)
• Funding: Tuition and fees (partial or fully funded)
• Feature: Scholarship funded by some 200 funds created by Seoul National University Foundation
•  

The following is the scholarship programs offered for undergraduate applicants. Students may apply for the programs before or during the admission application period. Applicants may find program details via this website http://en.snu.ac.kr/apply/info or supporting organizations.

Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP)

Eligibility

• International applicants who wish to apply for 4-year undergraduate programs of SNU.
• * Those who wish to study in the programs longer than 4 years – such as medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and architecture – cannot apply for this scholarship.

Number of Recipients

• Approximately 20~40 every year

Subsidies

• Full tuition fee: tuition exemption for 8 semesters
• Living expenses: 800,000 KRW per month
• Airfare: one economy round trip
• Korean language training fee: 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, settlement and returning expenses

Application Period

• September

Selection Procedure

• Applicants submit applications for this program to Korean embassies in their countries ⇒ the embassies make the first selection ⇒ the National Institute for International Education make the final selection

Contact

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

Reference

• NIIED: http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr (English version) ⇒ GKS ⇒ Introduction to the projects ⇒ Korean Government Scholarship Program
• 2016 KGSP Guideline Download

Overseas Koreans Scholarship

Eligibility

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

Number of Recipients

• Approximately 5 students

Subsidies

• Full tuition exemption for a maximum of 8 semesters
• Living expenses: 800,000 KRW per month
• Airfare for one economy round trip
• Korean language training fee: fee exemption at the Language Education Institute for 8 months
• Medical insurance fees

Application Period

• March

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

Contacts

• SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr
• Overseas Koreans Foundation: 82-2-3415-0174, ljh@okf.or.kr
  * The latest announcement on this scholarship can be found only via the foundation’s website.

Reference

• Overseas Koreans Foundation: http://scholarship.korean.net (Korean)

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Seoul National University offers a comprehensive program designed to equip students with in-depth knowledge of the Earth's physical structure, processes, and environmental issues. The curriculum emphasizes the fundamental principles of geology, mineralogy, petrology, geophysics, marine science, and environmental management. Students gain experience through rigorous coursework, research projects, and practical fieldwork, which prepare them for careers in academia, research institutes, government agencies, and private sector industries such as resource exploration and environmental consulting. The program encourages interdisciplinary learning, integrating insights from chemistry, physics, biology, and environmental science to address complex issues like climate change, natural disasters, and sustainable resource management. Faculty members are distinguished researchers active in various fields, providing mentorship and fostering innovation. Facilities include advanced laboratories, geological sample collections, remote sensing tools, and environmentally controlled observational stations. Graduates of the program acquire analytical skills, critical thinking, and a global perspective, making them well-equipped to contribute to solving pressing environmental challenges. The program also emphasizes international exposure through collaborations and exchange programs with global institutions, ensuring students are prepared for careers in an increasingly interconnected world. With a focus on research excellence and practical competency, the Earth and Environmental Sciences program at Seoul National University aims to produce leading experts capable of making meaningful contributions to science and society.