100 Best universities for Genetics in South Korea

Updated: March 02, 2025

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in South Korea ranked based on their research performance in Genetics. A graph of 17.4M citations received by 692K academic papers made by 132 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

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#9 in Asia

#76 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#25 in Asia

#151 in the World

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

3. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#45 in Asia

#246 in the World

Founded: 1398

4. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#58 in Asia

#307 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Genetics

#66 in Asia

#335 in the World

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

6. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#68 in Asia

#347 in the World

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

7. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Genetics

#79 in Asia

#372 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

8. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#84 in Asia

#387 in the World

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

9. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Genetics

#102 in Asia

#429 in the World

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

10. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Genetics

#117 in Asia

#468 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

11. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Genetics

#120 in Asia

#476 in the World

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

12. Pohang University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Pohang

For Genetics

#132 in Asia

#495 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

13. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#133 in Asia

#496 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

14. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Genetics

#144 in Asia

#534 in the World

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

15. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#145 in Asia

#536 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

16. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Genetics

#149 in Asia

#544 in the World

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

17. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#155 in Asia

#555 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

18. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Genetics

#159 in Asia

#567 in the World

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

19. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Genetics

#170 in Asia

#612 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

20. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Genetics

#178 in Asia

#625 in the World

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

21. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#184 in Asia

#638 in the World

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

22. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Genetics

#213 in Asia

#700 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

23. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Genetics

#215 in Asia

#708 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

24. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Genetics

#234 in Asia

#757 in the World

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

25. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Genetics

#241 in Asia

#778 in the World

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

26. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Genetics

#285 in Asia

#881 in the World

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

27. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#287 in Asia

#884 in the World

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

28. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Genetics

#290 in Asia

#889 in the World

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

29. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Genetics

#297 in Asia

#907 in the World

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

30. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Genetics

#299 in Asia

#913 in the World

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

31. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Genetics

#302 in Asia

#917 in the World

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

32. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Genetics

#305 in Asia

#933 in the World

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

33. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Genetics

#329 in Asia

#982 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

34. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Genetics

#330 in Asia

#983 in the World

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

35. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Genetics

#353 in Asia

#1017 in the World

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

36. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Genetics

#359 in Asia

#1028 in the World

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

37. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Genetics

#370 in Asia

#1055 in the World

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

38. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#467 in Asia

#1272 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

39. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#497 in Asia

#1331 in the World

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

40. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Eonyang

For Genetics

#505 in Asia

#1351 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

41. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#506 in Asia

#1352 in the World

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

42. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Genetics

#511 in Asia

#1357 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

43. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Genetics

#586 in Asia

#1521 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

44. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Genetics

#611 in Asia

#1568 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

45. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Genetics

#626 in Asia

#1595 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

46. Catholic Kwandong University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Genetics

#645 in Asia

#1635 in the World

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

47. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Genetics

#654 in Asia

#1653 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

48. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Genetics

#704 in Asia

#1741 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

49. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#706 in Asia

#1743 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

50. Kosin University

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South Korea | Busan

For Genetics

#737 in Asia

#1815 in the World

Founded: 1946

51. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Genetics

#738 in Asia

#1816 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

52. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Genetics

#740 in Asia

#1820 in the World

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

53. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Genetics

#784 in Asia

#1895 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

54. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Genetics

#788 in Asia

#1904 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

55. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#793 in Asia

#1912 in the World

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

56. Duksung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#830 in Asia

#1975 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

57. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Genetics

#837 in Asia

#1984 in the World

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

58. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Genetics

#882 in Asia

#2071 in the World

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

59. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#892 in Asia

#2097 in the World

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

60. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Genetics

#895 in Asia

#2101 in the World

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

61. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#905 in Asia

#2121 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

62. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#911 in Asia

#2138 in the World

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

63. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Genetics

#922 in Asia

#2159 in the World

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

64. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Genetics

#947 in Asia

#2209 in the World

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

65. Daegu Haany University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Genetics

#952 in Asia

#2222 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1981

66. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#954 in Asia

#2224 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

67. Luther University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Genetics

#960 in Asia

#2236 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

68. Anyang University - South Korea

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South Korea | Anyang

For Genetics

#962 in Asia

#2238 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

69. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Genetics

#983 in Asia

#2299 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

70. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Genetics

#998 in Asia

#2323 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

71. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For Genetics

#1015 in Asia

#2358 in the World

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

72. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Genetics

#1017 in Asia

#2360 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

73. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#1042 in Asia

#2417 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

74. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#1063 in Asia

#2455 in the World

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

75. Woosuk University

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South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Genetics

#1067 in Asia

#2464 in the World

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

76. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Genetics

#1079 in Asia

#2489 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

77. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Genetics

#1089 in Asia

#2507 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

78. Pai Chai University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Genetics

#1115 in Asia

#2557 in the World

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

79. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Genetics

#1127 in Asia

#2583 in the World

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

80. Sahmyook University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#1143 in Asia

#2614 in the World

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

81. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For Genetics

#1157 in Asia

#2653 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

82. Korea National University of Transportation

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South Korea | Chungju

For Genetics

#1211 in Asia

#2772 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

83. Sungshin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#1214 in Asia

#2778 in the World

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

84. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Genetics

#1255 in Asia

#2870 in the World

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

85. Dongduk Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#1291 in Asia

#2933 in the World

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

86. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#1298 in Asia

#2946 in the World

Founded: 1946

87. Handong Global University

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South Korea | Pohang

For Genetics

#1305 in Asia

#2970 in the World

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

88. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For Genetics

#1357 in Asia

#3102 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

89. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For Genetics

#1363 in Asia

#3110 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

90. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Genetics

#1380 in Asia

#3140 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

91. Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Jinju

For Genetics

#1402 in Asia

#3190 in the World

Founded: 1910

92. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Genetics

#1418 in Asia

#3226 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

93. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Genetics

#1548 in Asia

#3485 in the World

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

94. Gwangju University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Genetics

#1560 in Asia

#3506 in the World

Enrollment: 9,930
Founded: 1980

95. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Genetics

#1562 in Asia

#3513 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

96. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#1568 in Asia

#3526 in the World

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

97. Dongseo University

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South Korea | Busan

For Genetics

#1611 in Asia

#3615 in the World

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

98. Dongshin University

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South Korea | Naju

For Genetics

#1615 in Asia

#3621 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1987

99. Korea National Sport University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Genetics

#1625 in Asia

#3646 in the World

Founded: 1976

100. Hanseo University

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South Korea | Seosan

For Genetics

#1659 in Asia

#3715 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

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