KR · Master's
Seoul National University
MS in Computer Science & Engineering
Seoul National University
Course Overview
The MS in Computer Science & Engineering at Seoul National University is a two-year research-led program housed in the College of Engineering — Korea's top-ranked CS department, regularly placing in the global top 30. The program is heavily research-driven: students join a lab in their first semester and pursue a thesis in areas like AI/ML, computer vision, systems, security, or natural language processing, with substantial publication output expected by graduation.
For Sri Lankan engineering graduates, SNU offers an exceptionally low fee-to-prestige ratio (about KRW 4M per semester for an engineering Master's at a top-30 global CS school) plus dense industry pipelines into Samsung Research, Naver, Kakao, LG AI Research, and Coupang. Most international MS students also receive a research-assistantship stipend from their lab. The D-2 visa converts to a D-10 job-seeker visa for up to 2 years post-graduation.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field with a strong GPA (3.3/4.0+ equivalent).
- check_circle Statement of purpose specifying intended research area and target supervisor.
- check_circle Two academic recommendation letters (ideally one from a thesis or project advisor).
- check_circle GRE General not required for most admits, but recommended for competitive applicants.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall, or
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall, or
- check_circle TEPS (New): 269.
- check_circle Waived if the prior degree was taught entirely in English.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (KRW) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, 2 semesters) | KRW 7,994,000 | Rs. 1,838,600 |
| Admission Fee (one-time) | KRW 169,000 | Rs. 38,900 |
| Living Expenses (12 months, Seoul) | KRW 18,000,000 | Rs. 4,140,000 |
| D-2 Student Visa & Health Insurance | KRW 800,000 | Rs. 184,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | KRW 26,963,000 | Rs. 6,201,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
SNU CS graduates feed directly into Korea's top tech employers — Samsung Research, Naver, Kakao, LG AI Research, Coupang, and SK Hynix — and into research labs at Google Korea, NCSOFT, and Hyundai Mobility AI. PhD progression rates are also high, with many MS graduates moving to KAIST, SNU PhD, or top US programs. D-2 student visa converts to D-10 job-seeker visa (up to 2 years) and then to E-7 specialist work visa.
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