100 Best universities for Botany in South Korea

Updated: February 29, 2024

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in South Korea ranked based on their research performance in Botany. A graph of 2.56M citations received by 129K academic papers made by 114 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.

1. Seoul National University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#9 in Asia

#69 in the World

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

2. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#66 in Asia

#364 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

3. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#67 in Asia

#371 in the World

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

4. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Botany

#72 in Asia

#384 in the World

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

5. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#83 in Asia

#418 in the World

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

6. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Botany

#96 in Asia

#456 in the World

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

7. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#107 in Asia

#485 in the World

Founded: 1398

8. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Botany

#117 in Asia

#509 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

9. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Botany

#118 in Asia

#513 in the World

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

10. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Botany

#136 in Asia

#569 in the World

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

11. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Botany

#138 in Asia

#573 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

12. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#159 in Asia

#619 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

13. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Botany

#160 in Asia

#620 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

14. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Botany

#166 in Asia

#642 in the World

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

15. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Botany

#174 in Asia

#660 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

16. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Botany

#185 in Asia

#682 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

17. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#212 in Asia

#764 in the World

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

18. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Botany

#231 in Asia

#824 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

19. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Botany

#233 in Asia

#827 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

20. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#237 in Asia

#831 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

21. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#283 in Asia

#925 in the World

Enrollment: 22,268
Founded: 1886

22. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Botany

#289 in Asia

#934 in the World

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

23. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#295 in Asia

#950 in the World

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

24. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Botany

#300 in Asia

#963 in the World

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

25. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Botany

#308 in Asia

#977 in the World

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

26. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Botany

#369 in Asia

#1120 in the World

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

27. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Botany

#378 in Asia

#1141 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

28. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#384 in Asia

#1160 in the World

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

29. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Botany

#430 in Asia

#1260 in the World

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

30. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Botany

#431 in Asia

#1261 in the World

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

31. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#442 in Asia

#1290 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

32. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Botany

#475 in Asia

#1359 in the World

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

33. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Botany

#511 in Asia

#1424 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

34. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Botany

#517 in Asia

#1439 in the World

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

35. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Botany

#526 in Asia

#1451 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Enrollment: 14,328
Founded: 1973

36. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Botany

#568 in Asia

#1536 in the World

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

37. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Botany

#592 in Asia

#1591 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

38. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Botany

#599 in Asia

#1609 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

39. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Botany

#609 in Asia

#1625 in the World

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

40. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Botany

#638 in Asia

#1693 in the World

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

41. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Botany

#642 in Asia

#1702 in the World

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

42. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Botany

#646 in Asia

#1709 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

43. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Botany

#648 in Asia

#1715 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

44. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#699 in Asia

#1819 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

45. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#708 in Asia

#1837 in the World

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

46. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Botany

#711 in Asia

#1841 in the World

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

47. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Botany

#754 in Asia

#1948 in the World

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

48. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Botany

#757 in Asia

#1952 in the World

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

49. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Botany

#821 in Asia

#2064 in the World

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

50. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Botany

#829 in Asia

#2080 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

51. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Botany

#832 in Asia

#2083 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

52. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#833 in Asia

#2084 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

53. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#853 in Asia

#2127 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

54. Duksung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#856 in Asia

#2132 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

55. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#861 in Asia

#2141 in the World

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

56. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#872 in Asia

#2167 in the World

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

57. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Botany

#876 in Asia

#2177 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

58. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Botany

#877 in Asia

#2180 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

59. Hankyong National University

South Korea | Anseong

For Botany

#936 in Asia

#2297 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

60. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Botany

#954 in Asia

#2341 in the World

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

61. Konyang University

South Korea | Nonsan

For Botany

#971 in Asia

#2371 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

62. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#977 in Asia

#2384 in the World

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

63. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Botany

#981 in Asia

#2393 in the World

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

64. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Botany

#988 in Asia

#2406 in the World

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

65. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Botany

#1068 in Asia

#2573 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

66. Woosuk University

South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Botany

#1081 in Asia

#2595 in the World

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

67. Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Jinju

For Botany

#1092 in Asia

#2610 in the World

Founded: 1910

68. Sangji University

South Korea | Wonju

For Botany

#1098 in Asia

#2618 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

69. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Botany

#1134 in Asia

#2692 in the World

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

70. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Botany

#1142 in Asia

#2711 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

71. Sahmyook University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#1181 in Asia

#2804 in the World

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

72. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#1185 in Asia

#2810 in the World

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

73. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#1213 in Asia

#2875 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

74. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea | Busan

For Botany

#1225 in Asia

#2898 in the World

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

75. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#1251 in Asia

#2944 in the World

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

76. Sungshin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#1252 in Asia

#2945 in the World

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

77. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Botany

#1260 in Asia

#2964 in the World

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

78. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Botany

#1280 in Asia

#3002 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

79. Pai Chai University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Botany

#1325 in Asia

#3092 in the World

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

80. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Botany

#1342 in Asia

#3124 in the World

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

81. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#1396 in Asia

#3224 in the World

Founded: 1946

82. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Botany

#1408 in Asia

#3258 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

83. Dongshin University

South Korea | Naju

For Botany

#1415 in Asia

#3269 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1987

84. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Botany

#1442 in Asia

#3332 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

85. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Botany

#1464 in Asia

#3374 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

86. Korea National University of Education

South Korea | Cheongju

For Botany

#1471 in Asia

#3391 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

87. Seoul National University of Education

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#1477 in Asia

#3408 in the World

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

88. Hanseo University

South Korea | Seosan

For Botany

#1490 in Asia

#3432 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

89. Luther University

South Korea | Yongin

For Botany

#1500 in Asia

#3447 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

90. Kosin University

South Korea | Busan

For Botany

#1504 in Asia

#3458 in the World

Enrollment: 4,949
Founded: 1946

91. Daegu Haany University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Botany

#1516 in Asia

#3482 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1981

92. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Botany

#1537 in Asia

#3535 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

93. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Botany

#1550 in Asia

#3559 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

94. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Botany

#1563 in Asia

#3584 in the World

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

95. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea | Goyang

For Botany

#1615 in Asia

#3711 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

96. Dongduk Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Botany

#1650 in Asia

#3812 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 7,093
Founded: 1950

97. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Botany

#1664 in Asia

#3838 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

98. Jeonju National University of Education

South Korea | Jeonju

For Botany

#1686 in Asia

#3894 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1923

99. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea | Cheonan

For Botany

#1738 in Asia

#4011 in the World

Founded: 1991

100. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Botany

#1760 in Asia

#4066 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

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