100+ TOP Universities in Korea to Study Abroad [2024]

Best School, Colleges and Universities to Study in South Korea with Student visa, Curriculum, Scholarships, Course Fees, Job placement and Cost of living.

Rank	Name of University
1	Yonsei University
2	Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
3	Sungkyunkwan University
4	Chonbuk National University
5	University of Science and Technology (UST)
6	Seoul National University
7	Yonsei University (Seoul campus)
8	Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
9	Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
10	Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
11	Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
12	Korea University
13	Kyung Hee University
14	Sejong University
15	Hanyang University
16	Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
17	Ajou University
18	Chung-Ang University
19	Konkuk University
20	University of Ulsan
21	Ewha Womans University
22	Kyungpook National University
23	Yeungnam University
24	Chonnam National University
25	Inha University
26	Jeonbuk National University
27	Pusan National University
28	Sogang University
29	The Catholic University of Korea
30	Chosun University
31	Chungbuk National University
32	Chungnam National University
33	Gyeongsang National University
34	Hallym University
35	Incheon National University
36	Jeju National University
37	Kangwon National University
38	University of Seoul
39	Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech)
40	Soonchunhyang University
41	Soongsil University
42	Kookmin University

State wise Universities in Korea

List of Universities in Busan

List of all top 14 universities/ Colleges in Busan to study Abroad.

Rank in Busan	Name of Colleges/ Universities	Location	Rank in Korea	Rank in World
1	Pusan National University	Busan	6	1098
2	Pukyong National University	Busan	13	1733
3	Dong-A University	Busan	34	3630
4	Dongseo University	Busan	50	4695
5	Busan University of Foreign Studies	Busan	54	4898
6	Dong-Eui University	Busan	55	4931
7	Kyungsung University	Busan	57	4993
8	Silla University	Busan	63	5647
9	Korea Maritime and Ocean University	Busan	68	5939
10	Tongmyung University	Busan	106	7633
11	Kosin University	Busan	126	8601
12	Busan National University of Education	Busan	129	9014
13	Catholic University of Pusan	Busan	131	9044
14	Busan Women’s College	Busan	133	9278

List of Universities in Gangwon

List of all top 8 universities/ Colleges in Gangwon to study Abroad.

Rank in Gangwon	Name of Colleges/ Universities	Location	Rank in Korea	Rank in World
1	Kangwon National University	Gangwon	21	2371
2	Hallym University	Gangwon	30	3291
3	Sangji University	Gangwon	81	6377
4	Catholic Kwandong University	Gangwon	86	6523
5	Gangneung-Wonju National University	Gangwon	90	6721
6	Halla University	Gangwon	116	8067
7	Kyungdong University	Gangwon	118	8178
8	Chuncheon National University of Education	Gangwon	139	9552

List of Universities in Gwangju

List of all top 8 universities/ Colleges in Gwangju to study Abroad.

Rank in Gwangju	Name of Colleges/ Universities	Location	Rank in Korea	Rank in World
1	Chonnam National University	Gwangju	29	3139
2	Honam University	Gwangju	95	6951
3	Gwangju University	Gwangju	96	7062
4	Nambu University	Gwangju	105	7618
5	Gwangju National University of Education	Gwangju	138	9543
6	Kwangju Women’s University	Gwangju	144	10079
7	Kwangshin University	Gwangju	161	11093
8	Chosun University	Gwangju	169	11889

List of Universities in Gyeonggi

List of all top 25 universities/ Colleges in Gyeonggi to study Abroad.

Rank in Gyeonggi	Name of Colleges/ Universities	Location	Rank in Korea	Rank in World
1	Dankook University	Gyeonggi	16	2024
2	Ajou University	Gyeonggi	20	2345
3	Myongji University	Gyeonggi	22	2485
4	Gachon University	Gyeonggi	33	3410
5	Korea Aerospace University	Gyeonggi	43	4403
6	Kyonggi University	Gyeonggi	53	4813
7	Korea Polytechnic University	Gyeonggi	56	4932
8	CHA University	Gyeonggi	72	6076
9	The University of Suwon	Gyeonggi	77	6224
10	Daejin University	Gyeonggi	78	6232
11	Hanshin University	Gyeonggi	97	7103
12	Hankyong National University	Gyeonggi	99	7163
13	Kangnam University	Gyeonggi	100	7172
14	Eulji University	Gyeonggi	102	7402
15	Hansei University	Gyeonggi	109	7652
16	Yong-In University	Gyeonggi	110	7894
17	Sungkyul University	Gyeonggi	111	7900
18	Seoul Theological University	Gyeonggi	114	8015
19	Pyeongtaek University	Gyeonggi	123	8468
20	Hyupsung University	Gyeonggi	140	9709
21	Seoul Jangsin University	Gyeonggi	150	10374
22	Shingyeong University	Gyeonggi	152	10628
23	Luther University	Gyeonggi	154	10728
24	Suwon Catholic University	Gyeonggi	160	11048
25	Joongang Sangha University	Gyeonggi	166	11374

List of Universities in Incheon

List of all top 3 universities/ Colleges in Incheon to study Abroad.

Rank in Incheon	Name of Colleges/ Universities	Location	Rank in Korea	Rank in World
1	Inha University	Incheon	15	1954
2	University of Incheon	Incheon	40	4112
3	Gyeongin National University of Education	Incheon	117	8099

List of Universities in North Chungcheong

List of all top 11 universities/ Colleges in North Chungcheong to study Abroad.

Rank in North Chungcheong	Name of Colleges/ Universities	Location	Rank in Korea	Rank in World
1	Chungbuk National University	North Chungcheong	32	3360
2	Semyung University	North Chungcheong	82	6442
3	Korea National University of Education	North Chungcheong	83	6454
4	Cheongju University	North Chungcheong	88	6618
5	Seowon University	North Chungcheong	89	6687
6	Korea National University of Transportation	North Chungcheong	92	6760
7	Cheongju National University of Education	North Chungcheong	134	9324
8	U1 University	North Chungcheong	135	9332
9	Far East University, Korea	North Chungcheong	146	10113
10	Jungwon University	North Chungcheong	151	10531
11	Kkottongnae University	North Chungcheong	164	11237

List of Universities in North Gyeongsang

List of all top 18 universities/ Colleges in North Gyeongsang to study Abroad.

Rank in North Gyeongsang	Name of Colleges/ Universities	Location	Rank in Korea	Rank in World
1	Pohang University of Science and Technology	North Gyeongsang	10	1407
2	Yeungnam University	North Gyeongsang	18	2266
3	Handong Global University	North Gyeongsang	35	3748
4	Daegu University	North Gyeongsang	39	4097
5	Catholic University of Daegu	North Gyeongsang	41	4160
6	Kumoh National University of Technology	North Gyeongsang	51	4732
7	Dongyang University	North Gyeongsang	70	5975
8	Kyungil University	North Gyeongsang	79	6351
9	Andong National University	North Gyeongsang	84	6469
10	Gyeongju University	North Gyeongsang	119	8317
11	Daegu Haany University	North Gyeongsang	121	8434
12	Uiduk University	North Gyeongsang	125	8513
13	Kyungwoon University	North Gyeongsang	130	9037
14	Gimcheon University	North Gyeongsang	142	9875
15	Daegu Arts University	North Gyeongsang	143	10070
16	Kaya University	North Gyeongsang	145	10109
17	Youngnam Theological University and Seminary	North Gyeongsang	162	11116
18	Daeshin University	North Gyeongsang	167	11444

List of Universities in North Jeolla

List of all top 9 universities/ Colleges in North Jeolla to study Abroad.

Rank in North Jeolla	Name of Colleges/ Universities	Location	Rank in Korea	Rank in World
1	Chonbuk National University	North Jeolla	12	1477
2	Wonkwang University	North Jeolla	37	3993
3	Kunsan National University	North Jeolla	60	5071
4	Jeonju University	North Jeolla	69	5965
5	Woosuk University	North Jeolla	74	6170
6	Howon University	North Jeolla	120	8373
7	Jeonju National University of Education	North Jeolla	147	10240
8	Yewon Arts University	North Jeolla	157	10933
9	Jesus University	North Jeolla	158	10943

List of Universities in Seoul

List of all top 39 universities/ Colleges in Seoul to study Abroad.

Rank in Seoul	Name of Colleges/ Universities	Location	Rank in Korea	Rank in World
1	Seoul National University	Seoul	1	320
2	Yonsei University	Seoul	2	780
3	Korea University	Seoul	3	937
4	Sungkyunkwan University	Seoul	4	977
5	Hanyang University	Seoul	5	985
6	Ewha Womans University	Seoul	7	1293
7	Chung-Ang University	Seoul	8	1391
8	Kyung Hee University	Seoul	9	1392
9	Sogang University	Seoul	11	1445
10	Hankuk University of Foreign Studies	Seoul	14	1769
11	Konkuk University	Seoul	17	2189
12	Hongik University	Seoul	19	2330
13	Kookmin University	Seoul	23	2620
14	Sejong University	Seoul	24	2645
15	University of Seoul	Seoul	25	2827
16	Sookmyung Women’s University	Seoul	26	2959
17	Dongguk University	Seoul	27	2971
18	Soongsil University	Seoul	28	3111
19	Seoul National University of Science and Technology	Seoul	31	3358
20	Kwangwoon University	Seoul	36	3862
21	The Catholic University of Korea	Seoul	38	4058
22	Sungshin University	Seoul	58	5002
23	Sangmyung University	Seoul	59	5041
24	Duksung Women’s University	Seoul	61	5260
25	Seoul Women’s University	Seoul	65	5704
26	Hansung University	Seoul	66	5925
27	Korean National University of Arts	Seoul	71	5990
28	Dongduk Women’s University	Seoul	73	6103
29	Sahmyook University	Seoul	85	6506
30	Seokyeong University	Seoul	93	6915
31	Sungkonghoe University	Seoul	98	7134
32	Chugye University for the Arts	Seoul	101	7338
33	Chongshin University	Seoul	103	7487
34	Seoul National University of Education	Seoul	108	7643
35	Korea National Sport University	Seoul	112	7941
36	Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary	Seoul	115	8041
37	Korea Christian University	Seoul	136	9378
38	Korean Bible University	Seoul	141	9794
39	Seoul Christian University	Seoul	156	10830

List of Universities in South Chungcheong

List of all top 16 universities/ Colleges in South Chungcheong to study Abroad.

Rank in South Chungcheong	Name of Colleges/ Universities	Location	Rank in Korea	Rank in World
1	Kongju National University	South Chungcheong	42	4299
2	Korea University of Technology and Education	South Chungcheong	46	4659
3	Sun Moon University	South Chungcheong	47	4672
4	Soonchunhyang University	South Chungcheong	48	4675
5	Hoseo University	South Chungcheong	62	5573
6	Hanseo University	South Chungcheong	67	5926
7	Konyang University	South Chungcheong	75	6174
8	Baekseok University	South Chungcheong	80	6376
9	Chungwoon University	South Chungcheong	87	6612
10	Joongbu University	South Chungcheong	104	7569
11	Namseoul University	South Chungcheong	107	7642
12	Korea Nazarene University	South Chungcheong	122	8454
13	Gongju National University of Education	South Chungcheong	132	9048
14	Geumgang University	South Chungcheong	137	9473
15	Catholic University of Daejeon	South Chungcheong	165	11339
16	Holy City University	South Chungcheong	170	12247

List of Universities in South Gyeongsang

List of all top 9 universities/ Colleges in South Gyeongsang to study Abroad.

Rank in South Gyeongsang	Name of Colleges/ Universities	Location	Rank in Korea	Rank in World
1	Inje University	South Gyeongsang	44	4563
2	Kyungnam University	South Gyeongsang	45	4645
3	Gyeongsang National University	South Gyeongsang	49	4679
4	Changwon National University	South Gyeongsang	52	4807
5	Youngsan University	South Gyeongsang	94	6931
6	Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology	South Gyeongsang	127	8807
7	International University of Korea	South Gyeongsang	148	10314
8	Chinju National University of Education	South Gyeongsang	149	10347
9	Busan Presbyterian University	South Gyeongsang	155	10763

List of Universities in South Jeolla

List of all top 10 universities/ Colleges in South Jeolla to study Abroad.

Rank in South Jeolla	Name of Colleges/ Universities	Location	Rank in Korea	Rank in World
1	Dongshin University	South Jeolla	64	5660
2	Sunchon National University	South Jeolla	76	6202
3	Mokpo National University	South Jeolla	91	6743
4	Mokpo National Maritime University	South Jeolla	113	7946
5	Sehan University	South Jeolla	124	8490
6	Chodang University	South Jeolla	128	8878
7	Hanlyo University	South Jeolla	153	10639
8	Mokpo Catholic University	South Jeolla	159	11004
9	Gwangju Catholic University	South Jeolla	163	11194
10	Youngsan University of Son Studies	South Jeolla	168	11683

List of Universities in Pyongyang

List of all top 14 universities/ Colleges in Pyongyang to study Abroad.

Rank in Pyongyang	Name of Colleges/ Universities	Location	Rank in North Korea	Rank in World
1	Pyongyang University of Science and Technology	Pyongyang	1	6583
2	Kim Il Sung University	Pyongyang	2	7215
3	Kim Chaek University of Technology	Pyongyang	3	11682
4	Kim Hyong Jik University of Education	Pyongyang	4	12672
5	Pyongyang University of Architecture and Building Materials	Pyongyang	5	12673
6	Pyongyang University of Music and Dance	Pyongyang	6	12674
7	Pyongyang University of Railways	Pyongyang	7	12675
8	Pyongyang Medical University	Pyongyang	8	12676
9	Institute of Natural Science	Pyongyang	9	12677
10	Pyongyang University of Agriculture	Pyongyang	10	12678
11	Pyongyang University of Foreign Studies	Pyongyang	11	12679
12	Kim Won Gyun Pyongyang Conservatory	Pyongyang	12	12680
13	Pyongyang University of Printing Engineering	Pyongyang	13	12681
14	Kim Chol Ju University of Education	Pyongyang	14	12682