100 Best universities for Fashion Design in South Korea

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in South Korea ranked based on their research performance in Fashion Design. A graph of 886K citations received by 50.4K academic papers made by 105 universities in South Korea was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

1. Seoul National University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#10 in Asia

#95 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Enrollment: 28,378
Founded: 1946

2. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Fashion Design

#18 in Asia

#145 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

3. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#36 in Asia

#251 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 18%
Enrollment: 29,502
Founded: 1957

4. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#48 in Asia

#313 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#68 in Asia

#393 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

6. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#81 in Asia

#448 in the World

Founded: 1398

7. Pohang University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Pohang

For Fashion Design

#99 in Asia

#536 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

8. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Fashion Design

#106 in Asia

#568 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 38,616
Founded: 1946

9. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#110 in Asia

#585 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 54%
Enrollment: 35,826
Founded: 1949

10. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Fashion Design

#115 in Asia

#609 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

11. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#150 in Asia

#727 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 28,221
Founded: 1918

12. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Fashion Design

#180 in Asia

#837 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 7%
Enrollment: 20,613
Founded: 1954

13. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Fashion Design

#210 in Asia

#931 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 33,195
Founded: 1909

14. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#218 in Asia

#950 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

15. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Fashion Design

#231 in Asia

#983 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

16. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Fashion Design

#235 in Asia

#991 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 30,000
Founded: 1952

17. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#245 in Asia

#1018 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

18. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Fashion Design

#260 in Asia

#1058 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

19. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#281 in Asia

#1109 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 36%
Enrollment: 16,000
Founded: 1897

20. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#282 in Asia

#1110 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

21. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Fashion Design

#299 in Asia

#1151 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 32,300
Founded: 1947

22. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#319 in Asia

#1195 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 76%
Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1946

23. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#335 in Asia

#1246 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

24. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Eonyang

For Fashion Design

#339 in Asia

#1254 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

25. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#356 in Asia

#1287 in the World

Enrollment: 9,227
Male:Female: 55:45
Founded: 1960

26. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Fashion Design

#375 in Asia

#1328 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1970

27. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Fashion Design

#388 in Asia

#1347 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 24,300
Founded: 1951

28. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Fashion Design

#401 in Asia

#1370 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

29. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Fashion Design

#411 in Asia

#1392 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

30. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#414 in Asia

#1397 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 28,204
Founded: 1906

31. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Fashion Design

#423 in Asia

#1420 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

32. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#471 in Asia

#1538 in the World

Founded: 1946

33. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Fashion Design

#476 in Asia

#1548 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 38%
Enrollment: 12,200
Founded: 1952

34. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Fashion Design

#481 in Asia

#1559 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 18,995
Founded: 1982

35. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Fashion Design

#484 in Asia

#1565 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Enrollment: 28,654
Founded: 1947

36. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Fashion Design

#490 in Asia

#1576 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 23,000
Founded: 1946

37. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#510 in Asia

#1622 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

38. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#555 in Asia

#1720 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 9,807
Founded: 1934

39. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Fashion Design

#595 in Asia

#1825 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

40. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Fashion Design

#607 in Asia

#1860 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 13,822
Founded: 1988

41. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#627 in Asia

#1909 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 14,297
Founded: 1855

42. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#645 in Asia

#1948 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 6,604
Founded: 1937

43. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Fashion Design

#709 in Asia

#2067 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 13%
Enrollment: 1,292
Founded: 2003

44. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#721 in Asia

#2093 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

45. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Fashion Design

#726 in Asia

#2109 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

46. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Fashion Design

#796 in Asia

#2271 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 25,360
Founded: 1946

47. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Fashion Design

#812 in Asia

#2305 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

48. Anyang University - South Korea

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South Korea | Anyang

For Fashion Design

#819 in Asia

#2315 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

49. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#821 in Asia

#2317 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 33%
Enrollment: 12,869
Founded: 1948

50. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Fashion Design

#844 in Asia

#2353 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Enrollment: 22,700
Founded: 1954

51. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Fashion Design

#853 in Asia

#2368 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 8,700
Founded: 1946

52. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Fashion Design

#865 in Asia

#2390 in the World

Enrollment: 21,519
Male:Female: 51:49
Founded: 1946

53. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Fashion Design

#924 in Asia

#2509 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

54. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Fashion Design

#941 in Asia

#2531 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 16,400
Founded: 1947

55. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For Fashion Design

#942 in Asia

#2532 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

56. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Fashion Design

#944 in Asia

#2535 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 14,500
Founded: 1978

57. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Fashion Design

#947 in Asia

#2544 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

58. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Fashion Design

#957 in Asia

#2566 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 10,619
Founded: 1978

59. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Fashion Design

#972 in Asia

#2603 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 14,290
Founded: 1927

60. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Fashion Design

#1040 in Asia

#2736 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 13%
Enrollment: 8,747
Founded: 1982

61. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Fashion Design

#1104 in Asia

#2878 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

62. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Fashion Design

#1115 in Asia

#2903 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

63. Dongseo University

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South Korea | Busan

For Fashion Design

#1124 in Asia

#2916 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Enrollment: 9,336
Founded: 1992

64. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Fashion Design

#1148 in Asia

#2964 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 15,641
Founded: 1979

65. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Fashion Design

#1154 in Asia

#2976 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

66. Woosong University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Fashion Design

#1185 in Asia

#3053 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

67. Hansung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#1228 in Asia

#3144 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

68. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#1240 in Asia

#3172 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

69. Korea University of Technology and Education

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Fashion Design

#1248 in Asia

#3184 in the World

Founded: 1991

70. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Fashion Design

#1270 in Asia

#3237 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1946

71. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Fashion Design

#1282 in Asia

#3266 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1956

72. Korea Aerospace University

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South Korea | Goyang

For Fashion Design

#1283 in Asia

#3270 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

73. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Fashion Design

#1286 in Asia

#3280 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

74. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#1310 in Asia

#3327 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 17%
Enrollment: 3,420
Founded: 1946

75. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Fashion Design

#1320 in Asia

#3348 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

76. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For Fashion Design

#1335 in Asia

#3381 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

77. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For Fashion Design

#1389 in Asia

#3492 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 86%
Enrollment: 10,058
Founded: 1989

78. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Fashion Design

#1402 in Asia

#3522 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

79. Pai Chai University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Fashion Design

#1409 in Asia

#3539 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1885

80. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Fashion Design

#1427 in Asia

#3583 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

81. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Fashion Design

#1434 in Asia

#3597 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

82. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Fashion Design

#1447 in Asia

#3626 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1980

83. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Fashion Design

#1471 in Asia

#3678 in the World

Enrollment: 8,831
Male:Female: 78:22
Founded: 1945

84. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Fashion Design

#1486 in Asia

#3716 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

85. Korea National University of Transportation

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South Korea | Chungju

For Fashion Design

#1529 in Asia

#3798 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

86. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Fashion Design

#1541 in Asia

#3815 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

87. Namseoul University

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Fashion Design

#1570 in Asia

#3883 in the World

Founded: 1993

88. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Fashion Design

#1579 in Asia

#3900 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

89. Korea Polytechnic University

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South Korea | Siheung

For Fashion Design

#1589 in Asia

#3922 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 7,896
Founded: 1998

90. Woosuk University

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South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Fashion Design

#1619 in Asia

#3992 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 11,500
Founded: 1979

91. Sungshin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#1637 in Asia

#4023 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1936

92. Daejin University

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South Korea | Pocheon

For Fashion Design

#1642 in Asia

#4035 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 7,832
Founded: 1992

93. Handong Global University

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South Korea | Pohang

For Fashion Design

#1647 in Asia

#4054 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 32%
Enrollment: 4,120
Founded: 1994

94. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Fashion Design

#1653 in Asia

#4071 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

95. Hanseo University

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South Korea | Seosan

For Fashion Design

#1687 in Asia

#4140 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

96. Korea National University of Education

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Fashion Design

#1695 in Asia

#4158 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

97. Kangnam University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Fashion Design

#1761 in Asia

#4314 in the World

Enrollment: 9,870
Founded: 1946

98. Sahmyook University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Fashion Design

#1770 in Asia

#4332 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 5,900
Founded: 1906

99. Catholic Kwandong University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Fashion Design

#1793 in Asia

#4376 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Enrollment: 9,993
Founded: 1954

100. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For Fashion Design

#1795 in Asia

#4381 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

The best cities to study Fashion Design in South Korea based on the number of universities and their ranks are Seoul, Daejeon, Pohang, and Daegu.