신라대학교Silla University

About University

Silla University, located at the heart of Sasang-gu in Busan, is a dynamic comprehensive university that has made a new leap forward with its transition to coeducation. Founded in 1954 as Busan Women’s College, it changed its name to Silla University in 1997, and has since grown into an institution that combines nearly 70 years of educational tradition with innovation. Its spacious green campus (over 540,000 pyeong, the second largest in Busan) provides students with a pleasant learning environment, and the university is known for pursuing both “practical education and a global mindset.” Silla University’s greatest strength lies in its system of nine colleges and six graduate schools, emphasizing diversity and convergence. It offers a wide range of majors in humanities and social sciences, business, science and engineering, and arts and physical education, with a particular focus on practical, industry-linked education. Outstanding students in science and engineering receive exceptional scholarships, including full exemption from admission and tuition fees, dormitory fees, and airfare support. The campus, which is more than three times the average size of those in Busan, is optimized for students’ creative activities and industry-academic cooperation projects, and the university is also notable for its active engagement with the local community. The International Language Education Center on campus offers intensive English programs and Korean language education, providing customized curricula for international students and striving to enhance their practical language skills. Silla University has produced influential talents in various fields such as politics, society, and culture. Alumni who have contributed to the university’s reputation and network include politicians Kim Hyang-ran, Moon Young-nam, and Jung Eun-hye; in the arts, singer Semi and dancer Jang Ji-hyun; and in sports, Hwang Sung-hwan. The university’s history of change and challenge—from its transformation from a women’s educational institution to a coeducational comprehensive university, to the relocation to a large-scale campus—demonstrates its leadership in the innovation of higher education in the Busan region at every major turning point. Support for international students is also a source of pride for Silla University. The university offers a variety of scholarships, including admission scholarships for those with TOPIK levels 3–6, living support grants, and merit-based scholarships. Outstanding science and engineering students receive top-level benefits in Korea, such as exemption from tuition and dormitory fees and airfare support. Dedicated support teams for international undergraduate and graduate students, multinational student communities, and leadership scholarships are also available, enabling close support from adaptation to Korean life to career planning. Intensive English programs, Korean and English language courses at the International Language Education Center, and various on-campus club activities are also actively run. Silla University has been certified as an International Education Quality Assurance System (IEQAS) university, allowing students to receive additional points in visa and scholarship screenings. The Silla University campus is located at a major transportation hub in Busan, offering excellent accessibility, and features a blend of expansive green spaces and modern buildings. The international student dormitory is located on campus, and there are systematic scholarship and support programs to reduce living expenses. The area around campus is home to a variety of cultural and convenience facilities as well as industrial complexes, providing abundant opportunities for internships and employment. If you wish to realize your dreams in Korea, we invite you to begin your journey at Silla University, where you can embrace change and challenge while developing your global competencies.