Overview

Key Features

The goal of the Animal Science and Biotechnology program from Seoul National University is to educate, train, and prepare students to become successful leaders in the future of industrial and academic areas of animal science. In order to achieve this goal, teaching and research areas of focus include physiology, genetics, bioinformatics, reproduction, embryology, nutrition, microbiology, comparative immunology and environmental engineering.

The laboratories, grouped into three areas representing animal genetic engineering, animal bio-resource engineering, and nutritional and environmental engineering, are conducting high quality researches through active interaction and collaboration among different laboratories.

In addition, using the newest biotechnology, researchers are actively researching solutions to complex diseases and seeking to improve the quality of life through active collaboration with the medical, engineering, and biological sciences. Our researches are getting strong support from a broad range of industries, and our alumni are actively working in a wide range of private companies and research institutes.

Programme Structure

The programs diversify and expand from the basic knowledge to several core areas of applied science as follows :

Animal genetics, reproduction and breeding, to improve animals’ genetic potential

Feeds and nutrition to improve animal productivity

Animal origin food production, including milk and meat science as well as functional food production

Environmental animal science to process animal waste efficiently

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

130 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seoul, South Korea

Disciplines

Animal Science Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Genetics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission

Personal Statement and Study Plan

Letter of Recommendation

Counselor Reference

Official Highschool Transcript and Graduation Certificate

A Copy of the Applicant's Passport

Copies of Both Parents' Passport

Official Document Indication parent-child relationship between the applicant and his or her parents

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

2975000 KRW/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2975000 KRW per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Seoul

1853935 - 1761654 KRW /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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