91 Best universities for Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology. A graph of 1.65M citations received by 64.7K 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

#211 in the World

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

3. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#63 in Asia

#308 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

4. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Molecular Biology

#78 in Asia

#342 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

5. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#80 in Asia

#345 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

#98 in Asia

#381 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

#101 in Asia

#391 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

#107 in Asia

#407 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

#111 in Asia

#418 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

11. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Molecular Biology

#119 in Asia

#436 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

#445 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

#137 in Asia

#483 in the World

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

14. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#148 in Asia

#508 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

15. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Molecular Biology

#149 in Asia

#509 in the World

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

16. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Molecular Biology

#150 in Asia

#511 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

17. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Molecular Biology

#154 in Asia

#516 in the World

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

18. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#159 in Asia

#526 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

19. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#161 in Asia

#533 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

#548 in the World

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

21. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Molecular Biology

#177 in Asia

#572 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

22. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#178 in Asia

#576 in the World

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

23. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Molecular Biology

#195 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

#202 in Asia

#640 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

#668 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

#681 in the World

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

27. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Molecular Biology

#240 in Asia

#754 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

28. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Molecular Biology

#247 in Asia

#772 in the World

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

29. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#249 in Asia

#776 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

#259 in Asia

#794 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

31. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Molecular Biology

#280 in Asia

#846 in the World

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

32. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Molecular Biology

#281 in Asia

#847 in the World

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

33. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Molecular Biology

#292 in Asia

#874 in the World

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

34. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Molecular Biology

#306 in Asia

#909 in the World

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

35. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Molecular Biology

#318 in Asia

#939 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

#338 in Asia

#985 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

#374 in Asia

#1062 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

38. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#381 in Asia

#1080 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

39. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Molecular Biology

#383 in Asia

#1082 in the World

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

40. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#417 in Asia

#1154 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

#432 in Asia

#1178 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

42. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#436 in Asia

#1184 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

#476 in Asia

#1258 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

44. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Molecular Biology

#547 in Asia

#1408 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

45. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Molecular Biology

#555 in Asia

#1436 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

46. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Molecular Biology

#570 in Asia

#1471 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

47. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Molecular Biology

#587 in Asia

#1518 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

#598 in Asia

#1540 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

49. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Molecular Biology

#602 in Asia

#1545 in the World

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

50. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Molecular Biology

#604 in Asia

#1548 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

51. Pai Chai University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Molecular Biology

#613 in Asia

#1570 in the World

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

52. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Molecular Biology

#631 in Asia

#1604 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

53. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Molecular Biology

#641 in Asia

#1623 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

54. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Molecular Biology

#647 in Asia

#1634 in the World

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

55. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#651 in Asia

#1642 in the World

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

56. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#658 in Asia

#1654 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

57. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Molecular Biology

#668 in Asia

#1680 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

58. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Molecular Biology

#689 in Asia

#1725 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

59. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#707 in Asia

#1753 in the World

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

60. Duksung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#711 in Asia

#1762 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

61. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Molecular Biology

#713 in Asia

#1769 in the World

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

62. Daegu Haany University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Molecular Biology

#715 in Asia

#1772 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1981

63. Catholic Kwandong University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Molecular Biology

#716 in Asia

#1773 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

#744 in Asia

#1823 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

#753 in Asia

#1839 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

66. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#759 in Asia

#1849 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

67. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Molecular Biology

#764 in Asia

#1863 in the World

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

68. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#768 in Asia

#1875 in the World

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

69. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Molecular Biology

#798 in Asia

#1949 in the World

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

70. Kosin University

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South Korea | Busan

For Molecular Biology

#816 in Asia

#1981 in the World

Founded: 1946

71. Luther University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Molecular Biology

#832 in Asia

#2015 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

72. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Molecular Biology

#848 in Asia

#2049 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

73. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Molecular Biology

#872 in Asia

#2095 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

74. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For Molecular Biology

#873 in Asia

#2096 in the World

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

75. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#908 in Asia

#2171 in the World

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

76. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For Molecular Biology

#916 in Asia

#2188 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

77. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Molecular Biology

#927 in Asia

#2212 in the World

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

78. Sungshin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#941 in Asia

#2244 in the World

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

79. Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Jinju

For Molecular Biology

#969 in Asia

#2295 in the World

Founded: 1910

80. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Molecular Biology

#976 in Asia

#2305 in the World

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

81. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Molecular Biology

#985 in Asia

#2327 in the World

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

82. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Molecular Biology

#996 in Asia

#2346 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

#1006 in Asia

#2363 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

84. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#1010 in Asia

#2371 in the World

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

85. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#1033 in Asia

#2411 in the World

Founded: 1946

86. Sahmyook University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Molecular Biology

#1037 in Asia

#2418 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

#1068 in Asia

#2467 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

#1096 in Asia

#2502 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

89. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Molecular Biology

#1122 in Asia

#2539 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

90. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Molecular Biology

#1144 in Asia

#2569 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

91. Hanseo University

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South Korea | Seosan

For Molecular Biology

#1156 in Asia

#2583 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.