8 Best Genetics universities in Daejeon [2026 Rankings]

Below is a list of best universities in Daejeon ranked based on their research performance in Genetics. A graph of 1.35M citations received by 47.5K academic papers made by 8 universities in Daejeon 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. KAIST

For Genetics

#7 in South Korea

#81 in Asia

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

2. Chungnam National University

For Genetics

#14 in South Korea

#147 in Asia

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

3. University of Science and Technology Korea

For Genetics

#35 in South Korea

#351 in Asia

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

4. Daejeon University

For Genetics

#57 in South Korea

#854 in Asia

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

5. Hannam University

For Genetics

#59 in South Korea

#899 in Asia

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

6. Pai Chai University

For Genetics

#78 in South Korea

#1145 in Asia

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

7. Hanbat National University

For Genetics

#94 in South Korea

#1571 in Asia

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

8. Woosong University

For Genetics

#113 in South Korea

#2125 in Asia

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

Universities for Genetics near Daejeon

Distance, km 📏 km	University	Country rank 🏆	City
26	Kongju National University	48	Gongju
31	Konyang University	51	Nonsan
32	Chungbuk National University	20	Cheongju
42	Soonchunhyang University	30	Asan
42	Hoseo University	65	Asan
42	Sun Moon University	72	Asan
52	Woosuk University	75	Wanju-gun
57	Wonkwang University	29	Iksan
61	Chonbuk National University	18	Jeonju
74	Hankyong National University	70	Anseong