Seoul National University of Science and Technology

Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech) is a leading national university in Korea with a history dating back to 1910, when it was founded as a vocational institution by Royal Decree of Emperor Gojong. Over the decades, it evolved through several institutional transformations—including Gyeongseong Public Industrial School and Gyeonggi Technical College—before being reestablished as Seoul National University of Technology in 1993. In September 2010, coinciding with its centennial, the university adopted its current name. Today, SeoulTech has grown into a comprehensive institution with approximately 10,444 students, including 1,373 international students from 65 countries. The university offers a wide range of programs across multiple colleges and graduate schools, with 23.1% of courses delivered in English, supporting its commitment to global education. SeoulTech maintains an extensive global network, with exchange and partnership programs involving 341 universities and 16 institutions in 62 countries. In terms of research competitiveness, the university continues to demonstrate strong performance. It has secured 51 national research laboratory projects, attracting 28.4 billion KRW (approximately $19.2 million) in funding, while total external research funding reached 90 billion KRW in 2025. Notably, 24 faculty members have been recognized in the Stanford/Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list. Located in Nowon-gu, northern Seoul, SeoulTech’s campus spans approximately 500,000 square meters, making it one of the largest university campuses in the city.