91 Best universities for Literature 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 Literature. A graph of 377K citations received by 27.1K academic papers made by 91 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 Literature

#20 in Asia

#231 in the World

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

2. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Literature

#34 in Asia

#352 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

3. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#40 in Asia

#379 in the World

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

4. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#83 in Asia

#593 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#95 in Asia

#631 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

6. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#119 in Asia

#726 in the World

Founded: 1398

7. Pohang University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Pohang

For Literature

#188 in Asia

#950 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

8. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Literature

#191 in Asia

#957 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

9. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#222 in Asia

#1025 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

10. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#224 in Asia

#1031 in the World

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

11. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#232 in Asia

#1062 in the World

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

12. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Literature

#235 in Asia

#1086 in the World

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

13. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#297 in Asia

#1263 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

14. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Literature

#299 in Asia

#1275 in the World

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

15. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#301 in Asia

#1277 in the World

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

16. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Literature

#304 in Asia

#1281 in the World

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

17. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Literature

#324 in Asia

#1336 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

18. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#334 in Asia

#1359 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

19. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#357 in Asia

#1446 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

20. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Literature

#368 in Asia

#1475 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

21. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Literature

#374 in Asia

#1490 in the World

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

22. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Literature

#383 in Asia

#1508 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

23. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Eonyang

For Literature

#408 in Asia

#1564 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

24. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Literature

#421 in Asia

#1593 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

25. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Literature

#439 in Asia

#1637 in the World

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

26. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Literature

#446 in Asia

#1654 in the World

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

27. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#460 in Asia

#1682 in the World

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

28. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#467 in Asia

#1694 in the World

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

29. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Literature

#495 in Asia

#1758 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

30. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Literature

#533 in Asia

#1844 in the World

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

31. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Literature

#557 in Asia

#1902 in the World

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

32. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#646 in Asia

#2124 in the World

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

33. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Literature

#664 in Asia

#2158 in the World

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

34. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#689 in Asia

#2218 in the World

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

35. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Literature

#710 in Asia

#2265 in the World

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

36. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Literature

#712 in Asia

#2270 in the World

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

37. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#735 in Asia

#2323 in the World

Founded: 1946

38. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Literature

#744 in Asia

#2340 in the World

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

39. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Literature

#751 in Asia

#2354 in the World

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

40. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#778 in Asia

#2404 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

41. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Literature

#785 in Asia

#2414 in the World

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

42. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#809 in Asia

#2468 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

43. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#852 in Asia

#2570 in the World

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

44. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#855 in Asia

#2579 in the World

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

45. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Literature

#883 in Asia

#2650 in the World

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

46. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Literature

#888 in Asia

#2660 in the World

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

47. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Literature

#899 in Asia

#2684 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

48. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Literature

#912 in Asia

#2710 in the World

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

49. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Literature

#978 in Asia

#2850 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

50. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Literature

#986 in Asia

#2862 in the World

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

51. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#996 in Asia

#2879 in the World

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

52. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Literature

#1012 in Asia

#2914 in the World

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

53. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Literature

#1027 in Asia

#2950 in the World

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

54. Sahmyook University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#1064 in Asia

#3026 in the World

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

55. Anyang University - South Korea

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South Korea | Anyang

For Literature

#1067 in Asia

#3034 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

56. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#1068 in Asia

#3037 in the World

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

57. Korea Aerospace University

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South Korea | Goyang

For Literature

#1079 in Asia

#3061 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

58. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Literature

#1082 in Asia

#3064 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

59. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Literature

#1099 in Asia

#3111 in the World

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

60. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Literature

#1114 in Asia

#3141 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

61. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Literature

#1160 in Asia

#3236 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

62. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Literature

#1170 in Asia

#3253 in the World

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

63. Dongseo University

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South Korea | Busan

For Literature

#1206 in Asia

#3328 in the World

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

64. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Literature

#1209 in Asia

#3333 in the World

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

65. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Literature

#1246 in Asia

#3397 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

66. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Literature

#1269 in Asia

#3445 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

67. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Literature

#1275 in Asia

#3462 in the World

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

68. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#1282 in Asia

#3478 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

69. Luther University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Literature

#1284 in Asia

#3486 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

70. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Literature

#1292 in Asia

#3507 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

71. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Literature

#1293 in Asia

#3508 in the World

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

72. Korea National University of Transportation

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South Korea | Chungju

For Literature

#1301 in Asia

#3537 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

73. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Literature

#1426 in Asia

#3798 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

74. Woosong University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Literature

#1428 in Asia

#3803 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

75. Korea University of Technology and Education

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Literature

#1433 in Asia

#3812 in the World

Founded: 1991

76. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Literature

#1455 in Asia

#3864 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

77. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Literature

#1492 in Asia

#3933 in the World

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

78. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Literature

#1493 in Asia

#3934 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

79. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For Literature

#1496 in Asia

#3948 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

80. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Literature

#1583 in Asia

#4106 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

81. Korea National University of Education

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Literature

#1585 in Asia

#4111 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

82. Hansung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#1613 in Asia

#4172 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

83. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Literature

#1629 in Asia

#4200 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

84. Sungshin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Literature

#1635 in Asia

#4211 in the World

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

85. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Literature

#1682 in Asia

#4314 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

86. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Literature

#1690 in Asia

#4327 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

87. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Literature

#1695 in Asia

#4335 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

88. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For Literature

#1706 in Asia

#4360 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

89. Catholic Kwandong University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Literature

#1708 in Asia

#4365 in the World

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

90. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Literature

#1713 in Asia

#4376 in the World

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

91. Namseoul University

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Literature

#1750 in Asia

#4449 in the World

Founded: 1993

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