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Oldest Universities in Korea

Introduction

What are the oldest Universities in Korea? uniRank answers this question by publishing a list of 186 South Korean Universities sorted by year of foundation and meeting the following uniRank selection criteria:

  • being chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Korea
  • offering at least three-year bachelor's degrees or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees
  • delivering courses predominantly in a traditional, non-distance education format

uniRank aims to highlight which South Korean Universities have the longest history and tradition and whether this correlates to their uniRank University Ranking.

Oldest Universities in Korea


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13 Sungkyunkwan University Seoul
48 The Catholic University of Korea Seoul
91 Pai Chai University Daejeon
9 Ewha Womans University Seoul
22 Soongsil University Seoul
101 Chongshin University Seoul
84 Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary Seoul
3 Korea University Seoul
83 Sahmyook University Seoul
21 Dongguk University Seoul
25 Chonnam National University Gwangju
47 Seoul National University of Science and Technology Seoul
125 Pyeongtaek University Pyeongtaek
116 Sungkonghoe University Seoul
62 Catholic University of Daegu Gyeongsan
17 University of Seoul Seoul
6 Chung-Ang University Seoul
158 Chinju National University of Education Jinju
168 Jeonju National University of Education Jeonju
29 Pukyong National University Busan
79 Hanbat National University Daejeon
43 Kwangwoon University Seoul
66 Sunchon National University Suncheon
131 Seoul Theological University Bucheon
57 Sungshin University Seoul
173 Seoul Christian University Seoul
55 Sangmyung University Seoul
154 Gongju National University of Education Gongju
117 Hankyong National University Anseong
5 Hanyang University Seoul
165 Chuncheon National University of Education Chuncheon
14 Sejong University Seoul
123 Hanshin University Osan
155 Cheongju National University of Education Cheongju
76 Korea Maritime and Ocean University Busan
75 Hansung University Seoul
137 Busan National University of Education Yeonje
1 Seoul National University Seoul
41 Wonkwang University Iksan
128 Seoul National University of Education Seoul
11 Pusan National University Busan
69 Mokpo National University Muan
74 Kyungnam University Masan
23 Kookmin University Seoul
8 Kyungpook National University Daegu
18 Konkuk University Seoul
94 Gangneung-Wonju National University Gangneung
88 Kangnam University Yongin
135 Gyeongin National University of Education Incheon
28 Hongik University Seoul
42 Dong-A University Busan
45 Chosun University Gwangju
86 Cheongju University Cheongju
95 Kosin University Busan
19 Dankook University Yongin
104 Seokyeong University Seoul
105 Kyungkuk National University Andong
32 Jeonbuk National University Jeonju
27 Yeungnam University Gyeongsan
50 Kyonggi University Suwon
16 Kangwon National University Chuncheon
102 Anyang University Anyang
40 Kongju National University Gongju
31 Myongji University Yongin
33 Sookmyung Women's University Seoul
34 Gyeongsang National University Jinju
10 Kyung Hee University Seoul
178 Jesus University Jeonju
167 Daeshin University Gyeongsan
73 Duksung Women's University Seoul
112 Dongduk Women's University Seoul
134 Mokpo National Maritime University Mokpo
142 Daegu National University of Education Daegu
36 Chungbuk National University Cheongju
162 Korean Bible University Seoul
72 Korea Aerospace University Goyang
52 Jeju National University Jeju
26 Chungnam National University Daejeon
174 Busan Presbyterian University Gimhae
126 Yong-In University Yongin
150 Korea Baptist Theological University Daejeon
147 Hansei University Gunpo
122 Korea Nazarene University Cheonan
171 Seoul Jangsin University Gwangju
184 Youngnam Theological University and Seminary Gyeongsan
183 Kwangshin University Gwangju
110 Catholic Kwandong University Gangneung
109 Mokwon University Daejeon
37 Inha University Incheon
39 Keimyung University Daegu
15 Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Seoul
63 Kyungsung University Busan
51 Daegu University Gyeongsan
64 Hannam University Daejeon
4 Yonsei University Seoul
144 Gangseo University Seoul
12 Sogang University Seoul
100 Seoul Women's University Seoul
175 Gwangju Catholic University Naju
119 Sangji University Wonju
81 Korea National University of Transportation Chungju
127 Sungkyul University Anyang
124 Kyungil University Gyeongsan
149 Catholic University of Pusan Busan
80 Jeonju University Jeonju
180 Luther University Yongin
181 Mokpo Catholic University Mokpo
121 Eulji University Seongnam
114 Seowon University Cheongju
53 Changwon National University Changwon
159 Busan Women's College Busan
82 Silla University Busan
44 University of Ulsan Ulsan
2 KAIST Daejeon
152 Chugye University for the Arts Seoul
24 Ajou University Suwon
132 Korea National Sport University Seoul
61 Dong-Eui University Busan
90 The University of Suwon Hwaseong
141 Hyupsung University Hwaseong
143 Howon University Gunsan
46 Soonchunhyang University Asan
56 Hoseo University Asan
120 Honam University Gwangju
182 Joongang Sangha University Gunpo
60 Inje University Gimhae
97 Woosuk University Wanju-gun
70 Kunsan National University Gunsan
71 Kumoh National University of Technology Gumi
107 Daejeon University Daejeon
65 Gwangju University Gwangju
103 Daegu Haany University Gyeongsan
30 Gachon University Seongnam
38 Hallym University Chuncheon
67 Busan University of Foreign Studies Busan
186 Suwon Catholic University Hwaseong
115 Joongbu University Geumsan
92 Korea National University of Education Cheongju
7 Pohang University of Science and Technology Pohang
85 Dongshin University Naju
35 University of Incheon Incheon
139 SinGyeongju University Gyeongju
59 Sun Moon University Asan
58 Korea University of Technology and Education Cheonan
153 Far East University, Korea Gamgok
99 Semyung University Jecheon
96 Konyang University Nonsan
170 Catholic University of Daejeon Yeongi-gun
89 Daejin University Pocheon
161 U1 University Yeongdong-gun
98 Hanseo University Seosan
54 Dongseo University Busan
129 Namseoul University Cheonan
78 Korean National University of Arts Seoul
146 Kaya University Goryeong-gun
156 Gwangju National University of Education Gwangju
77 Baekseok University Cheonan
130 Chodang University Muan
68 Woosong University Daejeon
49 Handong Global University Pohang
108 Dongyang University Punggi
113 Sehan University Yeongam-gun
148 Chungwoon University Hongseong
151 Halla University Wonju
136 Kyungdong University Goseong-gun
140 Uiduk University Gyeongju
118 CHA University Pocheon
169 Incheon Catholic University Ganghwa
111 Tongmyung University Busan
106 Youngsan University Yangsan
172 Jeju International University Seogwipo
157 Kwangju Women's University Gwangju
176 Calvin University Yongin
177 Daegu Arts University Chilgok-gun
185 Youngsan University of Son Studies Yeonggwang-gun
138 Kyungwoon University Gumi
133 Nambu University Gwangju
87 Tech University of Korea Siheung
164 Catholic Kkottongnae University Cheongwon
163 Yewon Arts University Imsil-gun
160 Geumgang University Nonsan
93 University of Science and Technology Korea Daejeon
179 Hwasung Medi Science University Hwaseong
166 Jungwon University Goesan
20 Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology Eonyang
145 Gimcheon University Gimcheon
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