Established in 1897, Soongsil University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Korea, Soongsil University (SSU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Soongsil University (SSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 122 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 