100 Best universities for Biology 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 Biology. A graph of 26.2M citations received by 1.24M academic papers made by 144 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 Biology

#9 in Asia

#69 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#22 in Asia

#150 in the World

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

3. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#35 in Asia

#223 in the World

Founded: 1398

4. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Biology

#45 in Asia

#267 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

5. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#54 in Asia

#292 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

6. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Biology

#79 in Asia

#380 in the World

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

7. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#85 in Asia

#408 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

8. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Biology

#86 in Asia

#415 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

9. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#88 in Asia

#419 in the World

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

10. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#103 in Asia

#450 in the World

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

11. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Biology

#107 in Asia

#459 in the World

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

12. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Biology

#121 in Asia

#493 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

13. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Biology

#139 in Asia

#545 in the World

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

14. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Biology

#140 in Asia

#546 in the World

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

15. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#158 in Asia

#590 in the World

Enrollment: 22,268
Founded: 1886

16. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Biology

#160 in Asia

#593 in the World

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

17. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#172 in Asia

#632 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

18. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Biology

#174 in Asia

#634 in the World

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

19. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Biology

#201 in Asia

#708 in the World

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

20. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#204 in Asia

#714 in the World

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

21. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Biology

#207 in Asia

#718 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

22. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Biology

#213 in Asia

#736 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

23. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Biology

#224 in Asia

#775 in the World

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

24. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Biology

#234 in Asia

#793 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

25. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Biology

#311 in Asia

#948 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

26. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Biology

#324 in Asia

#980 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

27. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#327 in Asia

#984 in the World

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

28. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Biology

#328 in Asia

#994 in the World

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

29. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Biology

#336 in Asia

#1017 in the World

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

30. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Biology

#374 in Asia

#1102 in the World

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

31. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Biology

#391 in Asia

#1133 in the World

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

32. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Biology

#398 in Asia

#1145 in the World

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

33. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Biology

#404 in Asia

#1160 in the World

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

34. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Biology

#408 in Asia

#1171 in the World

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

35. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Biology

#411 in Asia

#1179 in the World

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

36. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#423 in Asia

#1221 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

37. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Biology

#430 in Asia

#1235 in the World

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

38. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Biology

#433 in Asia

#1238 in the World

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

39. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#503 in Asia

#1363 in the World

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

40. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Biology

#509 in Asia

#1383 in the World

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

41. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Biology

#607 in Asia

#1593 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

42. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#638 in Asia

#1654 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

43. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Biology

#653 in Asia

#1688 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

44. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Biology

#687 in Asia

#1759 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

45. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#689 in Asia

#1763 in the World

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

46. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Biology

#696 in Asia

#1771 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

47. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#709 in Asia

#1804 in the World

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

48. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#710 in Asia

#1805 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

49. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#714 in Asia

#1811 in the World

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

50. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Biology

#753 in Asia

#1898 in the World

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

51. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Biology

#754 in Asia

#1900 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

52. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#776 in Asia

#1933 in the World

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

53. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Biology

#800 in Asia

#1973 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

54. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Biology

#816 in Asia

#2006 in the World

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

55. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Biology

#826 in Asia

#2024 in the World

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

56. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Biology

#841 in Asia

#2065 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

57. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Biology

#847 in Asia

#2077 in the World

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

58. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Biology

#860 in Asia

#2104 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

59. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#870 in Asia

#2129 in the World

Founded: 1946

60. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Biology

#906 in Asia

#2195 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

61. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Biology

#927 in Asia

#2229 in the World

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

62. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Biology

#961 in Asia

#2289 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

63. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Biology

#962 in Asia

#2294 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

64. Konyang University

South Korea | Nonsan

For Biology

#972 in Asia

#2315 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

65. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Biology

#974 in Asia

#2319 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

66. Kosin University

South Korea | Busan

For Biology

#987 in Asia

#2345 in the World

Enrollment: 4,949
Founded: 1946

67. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Biology

#1000 in Asia

#2375 in the World

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

68. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Biology

#1050 in Asia

#2471 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

69. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#1065 in Asia

#2496 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

70. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Biology

#1106 in Asia

#2578 in the World

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

71. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Biology

#1116 in Asia

#2597 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

72. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Biology

#1125 in Asia

#2620 in the World

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

73. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Biology

#1152 in Asia

#2668 in the World

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

74. Duksung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#1164 in Asia

#2697 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

75. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#1166 in Asia

#2700 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

76. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Biology

#1167 in Asia

#2706 in the World

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

77. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Biology

#1218 in Asia

#2810 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

78. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea | Busan

For Biology

#1224 in Asia

#2822 in the World

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

79. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#1233 in Asia

#2847 in the World

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

80. Hankyong National University

South Korea | Anseong

For Biology

#1266 in Asia

#2936 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

81. Daegu Haany University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Biology

#1270 in Asia

#2941 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1981

82. Sahmyook University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#1289 in Asia

#2981 in the World

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

83. Woosuk University

South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Biology

#1308 in Asia

#3015 in the World

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

84. Sungshin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#1349 in Asia

#3106 in the World

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

85. Pai Chai University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Biology

#1361 in Asia

#3127 in the World

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

86. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Biology

#1389 in Asia

#3190 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

87. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Biology

#1395 in Asia

#3202 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

88. Sangji University

South Korea | Wonju

For Biology

#1400 in Asia

#3215 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

89. Seoul National University of Education

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#1410 in Asia

#3239 in the World

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

90. Hanseo University

South Korea | Seosan

For Biology

#1425 in Asia

#3284 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

91. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Biology

#1429 in Asia

#3290 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

92. Luther University

South Korea | Yongin

For Biology

#1448 in Asia

#3326 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

93. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea | Goyang

For Biology

#1482 in Asia

#3399 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

94. Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Jinju

For Biology

#1502 in Asia

#3446 in the World

Founded: 1910

95. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Biology

#1534 in Asia

#3541 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

96. Gwangju University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Biology

#1575 in Asia

#3646 in the World

Enrollment: 9,930
Founded: 1980

97. Dongduk Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Biology

#1582 in Asia

#3658 in the World

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

98. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea | Cheonan

For Biology

#1621 in Asia

#3737 in the World

Founded: 1991

99. Handong Global University

South Korea | Pohang

For Biology

#1649 in Asia

#3788 in the World

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

100. Dongshin University

South Korea | Naju

For Biology

#1692 in Asia

#3885 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1987

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