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Top Universities in Korea

What are the top universities in Korea? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 South Korean University Ranking, which lists 186 South Korean higher-education institutions meeting uniRank's :

  • Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Korea.
  • Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
  • Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.

The uniRank University Ranking aims to provide a non-academic league table of the top South Korean Universities based on valid and unbiased web metrics provided by independent web intelligence sources rather than data submitted by the Universities themselves, which might not be independently audited.

2026 South Korean University Ranking


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

How many universities are there in Korea?

There are 186 officially chartered, licensed or accredited South Korean higher-education institutions that meet uniRank's selection criteria.

What is the top-ranked university in Korea?

Seoul National University, located in Seoul, is the #1 university in Korea in the 2026 uniRank South Korean University Ranking.

How is the uniRank South Korean University Ranking calculated?

The uniRank South Korean University Ranking is based on valid and unbiased web metrics collected from independent web intelligence sources. It does not use data submitted directly by universities or other higher-education institutions.

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