91 Best universities for Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology. A graph of 1.72M citations received by 64.9K 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.

1. Seoul National University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#10 in Asia

#74 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#43 in Asia

#206 in the World

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

3. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#62 in Asia

#303 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

4. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Molecular Biology

#80 in Asia

#342 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

5. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#85 in Asia

#348 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Molecular Biology

#93 in Asia

#369 in the World

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

7. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#100 in Asia

#376 in the World

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

8. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#102 in Asia

#384 in the World

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

9. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Molecular Biology

#105 in Asia

#403 in the World

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

10. Pohang University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Pohang

For Molecular Biology

#112 in Asia

#419 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

11. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Molecular Biology

#122 in Asia

#437 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

12. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Molecular Biology

#125 in Asia

#443 in the World

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

13. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Molecular Biology

#136 in Asia

#480 in the World

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

14. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#147 in Asia

#503 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

15. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Molecular Biology

#150 in Asia

#508 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

16. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Molecular Biology

#151 in Asia

#510 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

17. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Molecular Biology

#153 in Asia

#513 in the World

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

18. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#155 in Asia

#519 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

19. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#164 in Asia

#536 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

20. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Molecular Biology

#166 in Asia

#544 in the World

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

21. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#178 in Asia

#568 in the World

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

22. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Molecular Biology

#181 in Asia

#573 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

23. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Molecular Biology

#197 in Asia

#617 in the World

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

24. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Molecular Biology

#203 in Asia

#642 in the World

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

25. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Molecular Biology

#209 in Asia

#662 in the World

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

26. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Molecular Biology

#215 in Asia

#682 in the World

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

27. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Molecular Biology

#243 in Asia

#756 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

28. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Molecular Biology

#250 in Asia

#773 in the World

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

29. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#252 in Asia

#775 in the World

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

30. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Molecular Biology

#262 in Asia

#790 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

31. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Molecular Biology

#285 in Asia

#847 in the World

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

32. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Molecular Biology

#286 in Asia

#850 in the World

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

33. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Molecular Biology

#293 in Asia

#872 in the World

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

34. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Molecular Biology

#305 in Asia

#902 in the World

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

35. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Molecular Biology

#321 in Asia

#944 in the World

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

36. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Molecular Biology

#334 in Asia

#970 in the World

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

37. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Molecular Biology

#379 in Asia

#1063 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

38. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Molecular Biology

#384 in Asia

#1076 in the World

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

39. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#386 in Asia

#1083 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

40. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#422 in Asia

#1156 in the World

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

41. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#428 in Asia

#1170 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

42. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#433 in Asia

#1178 in the World

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

43. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Molecular Biology

#478 in Asia

#1253 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

44. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Molecular Biology

#555 in Asia

#1422 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

45. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Molecular Biology

#561 in Asia

#1438 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

46. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Molecular Biology

#580 in Asia

#1483 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

47. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Molecular Biology

#590 in Asia

#1516 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

48. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Eonyang

For Molecular Biology

#594 in Asia

#1526 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

49. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Molecular Biology

#609 in Asia

#1555 in the World

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

50. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Molecular Biology

#610 in Asia

#1556 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

51. Pai Chai University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Molecular Biology

#630 in Asia

#1591 in the World

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

52. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Molecular Biology

#633 in Asia

#1594 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

53. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Molecular Biology

#654 in Asia

#1642 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

54. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#657 in Asia

#1646 in the World

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

55. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Molecular Biology

#659 in Asia

#1650 in the World

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

56. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#671 in Asia

#1671 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

57. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Molecular Biology

#683 in Asia

#1698 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

58. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#695 in Asia

#1717 in the World

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

59. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Molecular Biology

#701 in Asia

#1732 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

60. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Molecular Biology

#711 in Asia

#1749 in the World

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

61. Duksung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#719 in Asia

#1768 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

62. Daegu Haany University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Molecular Biology

#736 in Asia

#1795 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1981

63. Catholic Kwandong University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Molecular Biology

#738 in Asia

#1797 in the World

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

64. Dongduk Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#750 in Asia

#1822 in the World

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

65. Korea National University of Transportation

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South Korea | Chungju

For Molecular Biology

#767 in Asia

#1861 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

66. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#769 in Asia

#1869 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

67. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Molecular Biology

#773 in Asia

#1878 in the World

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

68. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#787 in Asia

#1905 in the World

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

69. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Molecular Biology

#816 in Asia

#1971 in the World

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

70. Kosin University

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South Korea | Busan

For Molecular Biology

#827 in Asia

#1992 in the World

Founded: 1946

71. Luther University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Molecular Biology

#848 in Asia

#2043 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

72. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Molecular Biology

#852 in Asia

#2050 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

73. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For Molecular Biology

#857 in Asia

#2070 in the World

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

74. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Molecular Biology

#875 in Asia

#2094 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

75. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#914 in Asia

#2176 in the World

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

76. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For Molecular Biology

#929 in Asia

#2202 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

77. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Molecular Biology

#939 in Asia

#2225 in the World

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

78. Sungshin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#943 in Asia

#2238 in the World

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

79. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Molecular Biology

#977 in Asia

#2308 in the World

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

80. Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Jinju

For Molecular Biology

#986 in Asia

#2322 in the World

Founded: 1910

81. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Molecular Biology

#999 in Asia

#2350 in the World

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

82. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Molecular Biology

#1012 in Asia

#2370 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

83. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#1016 in Asia

#2378 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

84. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#1025 in Asia

#2393 in the World

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

85. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#1038 in Asia

#2415 in the World

Founded: 1946

86. Sahmyook University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#1057 in Asia

#2447 in the World

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

87. Woosuk University

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South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Molecular Biology

#1063 in Asia

#2459 in the World

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

88. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For Molecular Biology

#1110 in Asia

#2523 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

89. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Molecular Biology

#1140 in Asia

#2566 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

90. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Molecular Biology

#1153 in Asia

#2583 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

91. Hanseo University

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South Korea | Seosan

For Molecular Biology

#1179 in Asia

#2613 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

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