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Universities in South Korea

대한민국

606 universities

606

Universities

402

Ranked

157

With Logos

#39

Best Rank

Higher Education in South Korea

South Korea operates one of Asia's most competitive higher education systems, with 537 universities and colleges enrolling roughly 3 million students under the oversight of the Ministry of Education. Seoul National University, KAIST, POSTECH, and Yonsei University are globally recognised research institutions, and Korea consistently ranks among the top countries in OECD tertiary attainment rates. The system is characterised by intense entrance exam competition (수능, Suneung), significant private tutoring expenditure, and major government investment in R&D, particularly in semiconductors, engineering, and bio-sciences.

Busan (31)

#68

#101

#103

#130

Busan Institute of Science & Technology

부산과학기술대학교

#174

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Busan Gyeongsang College

부산경상대학교

#184

Busan National University of Education

부산교육대학교

#195

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Dong Eui Institute of Technology

동의과학대학교

#215

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Kyung Nam College of Information & Technology

#233

#253

#269

#387

Catholic University of Pusan

Hwashin Cyber University

화신사이버대학교

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Busandigital University

부산디지털대학교

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Busan Health University

부산보건대학교

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Busan Health University

부산보건대학교

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Hwashin Cyber University

화신사이버대학교

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Pusan National University

부산대학교

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Korea Maritime and Ocean University

한국해양대학교

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Pukyong National University

Sungsim College Of Foreign Languages

성심외국어대학

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Busan University of Foreign Studies

Busandigital University

Sungsim College Of Foreign Languages

Chungbuk (18)

Semyung University

세명대학교

#99

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Kkottongnae Hyundo University of Social Welfare

가톨릭꽃동네대학교

#149

Far East University Korea

극동대학교

#151

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Chung Cheong University

충청대학교

#163

Cheongju National University of Education

#201

#212

Daewon Science College

#244

#276

Chungbuk Provincial University

충북도립대학교

#321

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Chungbuk Health & Science University

#324

#328

Chungbuk National University

충북대학교

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Korea National University of Transportation

한국교통대학교

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Korea Christian College

Korea National University of Education

한국교원대학교

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Korea Christian College

Chungnam (24)

Kongju National University

국립공주대학교

#39

Joongbu University

중부대학교

#106

Korea Nazarene University

나사렛대학교

#118

Gongju National University of Education

#125

#148

#161

#165

Yonam College of Agriculture

#225

#239

Baekseok Culture University

#292

#295

Chungnam State University

충남도립대학교

#317

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Korean National University of Cultural Heritage

#350

#352

Global Cyber University

Soonchunhyang University

순천향대학교

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Global Cyber University

Daegu (14)

Kyungpook National University

경북대학교

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Yeungnam University College

영남이공대학교

#191

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Keimyung University of Culture

계명문화대학교

#223

Daegu National University of Education

#232

#235

#272

#278

Daegu Technical University

대구공업대학교

#287

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Taegu Science University

대구과학대학교

#312

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Yeungjin Cyber College

#315

Daegu Catholic University

Daejeon (19)

Hanbat National University

#50

#113

Korea Baptist Theological University

한국침례신학대학교

#159

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Daejeon Health Sciences College

대전보건대학교

#230

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Woosong Information College

우송정보대학

#237

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Daejeon Institute of Science & Technology

#275

#339

Daejeon Theological Seminary & College

#346

Chungnam National University

Hanbat National University

Konyang Cyber University

Konyang Cyber University

Gangwon (21)

Catholic Kwandong University

#83

#185

#290

Hallym Polytechnic University

한림성심대학교

#294

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Kangwon Tourism College

강원관광대학교

#318

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Gangwon State University

#320

#338

Gangneung Yeongdong University

#362

#373

#379

Chuncheon National University of Education

Kangwon National University

강원대학교

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Korea Golf University of Science & Technology

Korea Golf University of Science & Technology

한국골프과학기술대학교

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Sangji Youngseo College

상지영서대학교

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Gangneung-Wonju National University

강릉원주대학교

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Sangji Youngseo College

상지영서대학교

Gwangju (18)

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Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology

광주과학기술원

#31

Nambu University

남부대학교

#133

Kwang Ju Womens University

광주여자대학교

#141

Gwangju National University of Education

#182

#206

#222

Gwangju Health University

광주보건대학교

#251

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Honam Theological University & Seminary

#252

#283

#309

Chosun Nursing College

조선간호대학교

#332

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Christian College of Nursing

기독간호대학교

#333

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Chosun College of Science & Technology

#336

Chonnam National University

Gyeongbuk (40)

Andong National University

국립경국대학교

#72

Kyungil University

경일대학교

#88

Daegu Haany University

#100

#139

Catholic Sangji College

#145

#156

Daegu Arts University

#160

#167

#168

#243

Andong Science College

#256

#257

Daegu Cyber University

#266

#268

Youngnam Theological University & Seminary

#285

#289

Shingyeong University

#297

#299

#307

Youngnam Foreign Language College

영남외국어대학

#319

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Gyeongbuk College of Health

경북보건대학교

#378

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Daegu University of Foreign Studies

#381

#383

#397

Corea Welfare Cyber University

Kyongbuk Science College

경북과학대학교

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Kyongbuk Science College

Handong Global University

Corea Welfare Cyber University

한국복지사이버대학교

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Gyeongbuk Provincial College

경북도립대학교

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Kumoh National Institute of Technology

금오공과대학교

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Gyeongbuk Provincial College

경북도립대학교

Gyeonggi (67)

#54

#111

#134

#135

#140

Seoul Teological University

서울신학대학교

#147

Yong In Songdam College

#164

#169

Seoul Institute of The Arts

#172

#175

#178

Doowon Technical College

#190

#192

#200

#202

#205

Dong Ah Broadcasting College

동아방송예술대학교

#208

Luther Theological University

#209

#216

Suwon Science College

수원과학대학교

#219

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Yeojoo Institute of Technology

여주대학교

#220

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Kaywon School of Art & Design

계원예술대학교

#221

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Dongnam Health College

#226

#228

Seoul Jangsin University

서울장신대학교

#242

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Joong Ang Sungha University

중앙승가대학교

#250

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Gyeonggi University of Science & Technology

#260

#261

#265

#277

Suwon Catholic University

#282

#288

#301

Korea Tourism College

#303

#322

Shin Ansan University

신안산대학교

#326

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Agricultural Cooperative College

농협대학교

#335

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Korea National University of Welfare

한국복지대학교

#347

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Suwon Womens University

수원여자대학교

#356

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Gukje Cyber University

#367

#374

Woongji Accounting & Tax College

웅지세무대학교

#380

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Dong Seoul University

동서울대학교

#385

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Hankyong National University

Korea Aerospace University

Chungkang College of Cultural Industries

청강문화산업대학교

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HWASUNG MEDI-SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

HWASUNG MEDI-SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

화성의과학대학교

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Pyeongtaek University

평택대학교

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Korea University of Technology and Education

한국공학대학교

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Salvationarmyofficertrainingcollegekoreaterritory

Salvationarmyofficertrainingcollegekoreaterritory

구세군사관학교

Gyeongnam (25)

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Gyeongnam National University of Science & Technology

경남과학기술대학교

#91

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Chinju National University of Education

#154

#176

#179

#183

Yonam Institute of Digital Technology

연암공과대학교

#247

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Busan Presbyterian University

#248

#249

University of Gyeongnam Namhae

경남도립남해대학

#258

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University of Gyeongnam Geochang

경남도립거창대학

#300

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Dongwon Institute of Science & Technology

동원과학기술대학교

#310

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Changwon Moonsung University

#323

#377

Changwon National University

창원대학교

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Gyeongsang National University

Jinju National University

Jinju National University

진주산업대학교

Incheon (7)

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Incheon Catholic University

인천가톨릭대학교

#236

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Inha Technical College

인하공업전문대학

#316

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Kyungin Womens College

#325

#359

Gyeongin National University of Education

경인교육대학교

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University of Incheon

인천대학교

Jeju (8)

Jeju International University

제주국제대학교

#162

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Cheju Halla University

제주한라대학교

#234

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Jeju Tourism University

#348

Jeju College Of Technology

제주산업정보대학

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Jeju National University

제주대학교

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Jeju College Of Technology

Jeonbuk (24)

#79

#80

#138

#188

#240

#259

Jeonju Kijeon College

#264

#267

Wonkwang Digital University

원광디지털대학교

#270

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Hanil University & Presbyterian Theological Seminary

한일장신대학교

#271

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Wonkwang Health Science University

#273

#274

Jeonbuk Science College

전북과학대학교

#298

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Kunsan College of Nursing

#314

#369

Jeonju National University Of Education

전주교육대학교

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Jeonbuk National University

전북대학교

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Korea National University Of Agriculture And Fisheries

한국농수산대학교

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Kunsan National University

군산대학교

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Jeonju National University Of Education

전주교육대학교

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Korea National University Of Agriculture And Fisheries

한국농수산대학교

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Vision College Of Jeonju

전주비전대학교

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Vision College Of Jeonju

전주비전대학교

Jeonnam (23)

Dongshin University

동신대학교

#92

Mokpo National Maritime University

#120

#128

#199

Mokpo Catholic University

#204

#214

Suncheon First College

순천제일대학교

#296

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Mokpo Science University

목포과학대학교

#304

Kwangju Catholic University

광주가톨릭대학교

#311

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Jeonnam State University

#329

#351

Chunnam Techno University

전남과학대학교

#366

Youngsan Wonbuddhist University

영산선학대학교

#371

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Gwangyang Health Sciences University

#375

#390

Sunchon National University

순천대학교

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Donga University of Health

동아보건대학교

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Donga University of Health

Korea institute of Energy Technology

한국에너지공과대학교

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Mokpo National University

목포대학교

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Korea institute of Energy Technology

Other (193)

Seoul National University

Hanyang University

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Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST

Yonsei University

Kyung Hee University

Korea University

Pusan National University

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Pohang University of Science & Technology

Chung Ang University

#10

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Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology UNIST

#11

Ewha Womens University

#12

#13

#14

#15

#16

#17

#18

#19

Chonnam National University

#20

Catholic University of Korea

#21

Kangwon National University

#22

Dongguk University

#23

Hallym University

#24

Dankook University

#25

Sungkyunkwan University

#26

#27

#28

#29

#30

Chungbuk National University

#32

Jeju National University

#33

#34

#35

#36

Sookmyung Women's University

#37

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

#38

Keimyung University

#40

Hongik University

#41

Dong A University

#42

Kumoh National Institute of Technology

#43

Jeonbuk National University

#44

Daegu University

#45

Kunsan National University

#46

Wonkwang University

#47

Changwon National University

#48

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University of Science & Technology Daejeon

#49

Kyonggi University

#51

Sang Myung University

#52

Korea Aerospace University

#53

Mokpo National University

#55

Handong Global University

#56

Gangneung Wonju National University

#57

Catholic University of Daegu

#58

Korea Institute for Advanced Study

#59

Kyungnam University

#60

Dong Eui University

#61

Korea National University of Transportation

#62

Sun Moon University

#63

Korea Maritime University

#64

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Korea University of Technology & Education KoreaTech

#65

Konyang University

#66

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Sungshin Women's University

#67

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Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology

#69

#70

#71

#73

Seoul Women's University

#74

Suwon University

#75

Incheon National University

#76

Sunchon National University

#77

#78

#81

#82

Duksung Women's University

#84

Pai Chai University

#85

Hankyong National University

#86

Pukyong National University

#87

Daejeon University

#89

Hanseo University

#90

Sungkyul University

#93

Korea Polytechnic University

#94

Cheongju University

#95

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Dongduk Women's University

#96

Korea National University of Education

#97

Gyeongsang National University

#98

Mokwon University

#102

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Seoul National University of Science & Technology

#104

Seowon University

#105

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Soonchunhyang University

#107

Seokyeong University

#108

Chungnam National University

#109

Anyang University

#110

Catholic University of Pusan

#112

Silla University

#114

Seoul National University of Education

#115

Sangji University

#116

Korea National University of Arts

#117

Gyeongin National University of Education

#119

Dongyang Technical College

#121

Pusan University of Foreign Studies

#122

#123

#124

#126

#127

#129

#131

Sung Kong Hoe University

#132

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KDI School of Public Policy & Management

#136

Uiduk University

#137

Chugye University for the Arts

#142

Korea Christian University

#143

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Korea National Open University

#146

Hyupsung University

#150

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Korea National Sport University

#152

Pyeongtaek University

#153

Kyungdong University

#157

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Taejon Catholic University

대전가톨릭대학교

#158

International University of Korea

#170

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Korea Military Academy

#171

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Korea University of Media Arts

#180

#186

Korean Academy of Science & Technology

#187

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Baehwa Women's university

#189

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Hanyang Women's College

#193

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Chuncheon National University of Education

#194

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Chungkang College of Cultural Industries

#196

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Academy of Korean Studies

#197

#198

#203

#207

Asia United Theological University

#210

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Induk University

#211

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International Graduate University for Peace

#227

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Korea National Police University

#229

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Dongju College

#238

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Jeonju Technical College

#241

Jeonju

#254

Busan

#263

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Dong A In Jae University

#279

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Korea Polytechnics

#280

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Hapdong Theological Seminary

#284

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Sahmyook Health University

#291

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Methodist Theological University

#293

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World Cyber College

#302

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Kyeongdo Provincial College

#305

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Torch Trinity Graduate University

#308

#313

#327

#330

Kmcheon Science College

#331

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Seoul University of Venture & Information

#334

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Transnational Law & Business University

#337

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International Design School for Advanced Studies

#341

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Korea National Defense University

#342

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Yeungjin College

#343

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Ghent University Global Campus

#344

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Sung San Hyo Graduate School

#345

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Westminster Graduate School of Theology

#349

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Seoil University

#353

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Presbyterian College & Theological Seminary

#354

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Suncheon Cheongam College

#355

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Hanyoung Theological University

#357

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Asia Life University

#358

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Dongbang Graduate University

#360

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Daehan Theological University

#361

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Won Buddhism Graduate School

#363

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Kukje University & Theological Seminary

#364

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Sung Duk College

#365

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Seoul Social Welfare Graduate University

#368

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Kyeyak Graduate School of Theology

#370

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Suwon Womens College

#372

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Seoul Bible Graduate School of Theology

#376

Holy People University

#382

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International Graduate School of English

#384

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Gwangyang

#388

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Ansan College of Technology

#389

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Korea University of International Studies

#391

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Gyeongan Graduate School of Theology

#392

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Korea International Culture University of Graduate

#393

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Cheju Tourism College

#394

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Korea National Railroad College

#395

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Dong Seoul College

#396

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Busan Jangsin University

#398

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Yaeil Seminary Graduate School

#399

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Gukje Cyber

#400

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Miryang National University

#401

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Tech University of Korea

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Berea International Theological Seminary

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Mokpo Science College

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Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine

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University of Incheon

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The Korea National University Of Transportation

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Chunnam Techno College

Seoul (70)

#144

Korean Bible University

한국성서대학교

#155

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Cyber University of Korea

고려사이버대학교

#166

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Seoul Cyber University

서울사이버대학교

#173

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Seoul Digital University

서울디지털대학교

#177

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Kyungb Hee Cyber University

경희사이버대학교

#181

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Open Cyber University

한국열린사이버대학교

#213

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Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

사이버한국외국어대학교

#217

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Korea Soongsil Cyber University

숭실사이버대학교

#218

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Hanyang Cyber University

한양사이버대학교

#224

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Sejong Cyber University

세종사이버대학교

#231

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Seoul Christian University

서울기독대학교

#246

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Seoul Cultural Arts University

디지털서울문화예술대학교

#255

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Soongeui Womens College

숭의여자대학교

#281

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Seoul Womens College of Nursing

서울여자간호대학교

#286

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Presbyterian University & Theological Seminary

#306

Seoul National University of Science and Technology

서울과학기술대학교

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Sookmyung Women's University

Dongyang Mirae University

동양미래대학교

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Korea National Sport University

한국체육대학교

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Hanyang Women's University

한양여자대학교

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Baewha Women's University

Duksung Women's University

덕성여자대학교

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Chugye University for the Arts

Dongduk Women's University

Korea National Open University

한국방송통신대학교

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Korea National University of Arts

Red Cross College Of Nursing

적십자간호대학

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Jungseok Institute Of Technology

정석대학

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Jungseok Institute Of Technology

정석대학

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Sungshin Women's University

성신여자대학교

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Sungkyunkwan University

Seoul Women's University

Ewha Womans University

Seoul National University

Seoul National University of Education

서울교육대학교

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Sahmyook Health University

삼육보건대학교

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Seoul Hanyoung University

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Seoul Nursing University

서울간호대학교

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Methodist Theological University

감리교신학대학교

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Sungkonghoe University

Red Cross College Of Nursing

Catholic University of Korea

가톨릭대학교

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Baekseok Arts University

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Frequently Asked Questions

South Korea has approximately 400 higher education institutions, including 4-year universities, 2-3 year junior colleges, and specialized graduate schools. The country's higher education system serves over 3 million students.

South Korea's most prestigious universities are known as SKY: Seoul National University (SNU), Korea University, and Yonsei University. Other highly ranked institutions include KAIST, POSTECH, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), and Hanyang University.

Annual tuition at South Korean universities ranges from approximately 4-6 million KRW (3,000-4,500 USD) at national universities to 6-12 million KRW (4,500-9,000 USD) at private universities. Medical and engineering programs tend to cost more. The Korean government offers various scholarships including the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for international students.

The College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT/Suneung) is a standardized exam taken by nearly all Korean high school seniors. It covers Korean, Mathematics, English, Korean History, and elective subjects. CSAT scores are the primary factor in the Jeongsi (regular admission) track, while the Suji (early admission) track also considers school records, interviews, and extracurricular activities.