Universities Accessible by Seoul Metro Line 2

Seoul Metro Line 2, also known as the green line, provides access to several prestigious universities in Seoul. Interestingly, many stations on Line 2 are named after nearby universities.

1. Seoul National University (SNU)

• Located 20 minutes by bus from Seoul National University (Gwanak-gu Office) Station or Nakseongdae Station
• University-provided shuttle bus available
• Ranked 37th in QS 2021 world university rankings, 11th among Asian universities
• Part of the 'SKY' universities (Seoul National, Korea, and Yonsei)

Sinchon Neighborhood Universities

2. Hongik University

• 10-minute walk from Hongik University Station
• Focuses on 'Industry-Arts Cooperation'
• Near Hongdae, a popular Seoul neighborhood

3. Yonsei University

• 10-minute walk from Sinchon Station
• Part of the 'SKY' universities
• Known for rivalry with Korea University (Yon-Kodae)

4. Sogang University

• 10-minute walk from Sinchon Station
• Also accessible via Line 6, Daeheung Station
• Liberal Arts College with strong economics program

5. Ewha Womans University

• 5-10 minute walk from Ewha Womans University Station
• Top women's university in Korea
• Pioneer in Korean female education

Northeast Seoul Universities

6. Hanyang University

• 10-minute walk from Hanyang University Station, Wangsimni Station, or Yongdap Station
• Known for industry-university-laboratory connections

7. Konkuk University (KU)

• 15-20 minute walk from Konkuk University Station or Guui Station
• 10 minutes by bus
• Strong programs in Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, and Veterinary Science

Other Universities Accessible via Line 2

• Seoul National University of Education
• Korea National University of Arts (Seocho Campus)
• Chugye University for the Arts
• Kyonggi University (Seoul Campus)
• Dongguk University (Seoul Campus)