100 Best Business schools 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 Business. A graph of 4.94M citations received by 253K academic papers made by 138 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 Business

#18 in Asia

#125 in the World

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

2. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Business

#22 in Asia

#170 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

3. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#44 in Asia

#252 in the World

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

4. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#59 in Asia

#324 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#73 in Asia

#385 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

6. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#83 in Asia

#432 in the World

Founded: 1398

7. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#121 in Asia

#554 in the World

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

8. Pohang University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Pohang

For Business

#128 in Asia

#589 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

9. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Business

#148 in Asia

#693 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

10. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#172 in Asia

#782 in the World

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

11. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Business

#207 in Asia

#869 in the World

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

12. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Business

#214 in Asia

#904 in the World

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

13. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#225 in Asia

#930 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

14. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Business

#228 in Asia

#933 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

15. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Business

#247 in Asia

#996 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

16. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#272 in Asia

#1054 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

17. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Business

#273 in Asia

#1055 in the World

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

18. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#292 in Asia

#1107 in the World

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

19. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#293 in Asia

#1109 in the World

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

20. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Business

#336 in Asia

#1216 in the World

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

21. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Business

#340 in Asia

#1225 in the World

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

22. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Business

#347 in Asia

#1248 in the World

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

23. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#391 in Asia

#1356 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

24. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Business

#392 in Asia

#1358 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

25. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#415 in Asia

#1405 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

26. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Business

#419 in Asia

#1410 in the World

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

27. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#433 in Asia

#1443 in the World

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

28. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Business

#444 in Asia

#1464 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

29. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Business

#479 in Asia

#1533 in the World

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

30. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Business

#490 in Asia

#1558 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

31. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#495 in Asia

#1572 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

32. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Business

#504 in Asia

#1592 in the World

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

33. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Business

#538 in Asia

#1673 in the World

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

34. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#543 in Asia

#1690 in the World

Founded: 1946

35. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#548 in Asia

#1700 in the World

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

36. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Eonyang

For Business

#561 in Asia

#1724 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

37. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Business

#575 in Asia

#1756 in the World

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

38. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#577 in Asia

#1761 in the World

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

39. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#580 in Asia

#1765 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

40. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Business

#625 in Asia

#1846 in the World

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

41. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#652 in Asia

#1918 in the World

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

42. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Business

#659 in Asia

#1937 in the World

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

43. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Business

#673 in Asia

#1968 in the World

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

44. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Business

#684 in Asia

#1987 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

45. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Business

#755 in Asia

#2119 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

46. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Business

#790 in Asia

#2191 in the World

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

47. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Business

#793 in Asia

#2195 in the World

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

48. Korea Aerospace University

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South Korea | Goyang

For Business

#834 in Asia

#2296 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

49. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Business

#881 in Asia

#2387 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

50. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Business

#888 in Asia

#2398 in the World

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

51. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Business

#917 in Asia

#2457 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

52. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Business

#927 in Asia

#2483 in the World

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

53. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#933 in Asia

#2494 in the World

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

54. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Business

#947 in Asia

#2522 in the World

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

55. Anyang University - South Korea

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South Korea | Anyang

For Business

#949 in Asia

#2528 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

56. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Business

#951 in Asia

#2532 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

57. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#985 in Asia

#2606 in the World

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

58. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Business

#994 in Asia

#2620 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

59. Korea University of Technology and Education

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Business

#1016 in Asia

#2663 in the World

Founded: 1991

60. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Business

#1036 in Asia

#2706 in the World

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

61. Woosong University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Business

#1041 in Asia

#2717 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

62. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Business

#1083 in Asia

#2809 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

63. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Business

#1091 in Asia

#2820 in the World

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

64. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Business

#1093 in Asia

#2824 in the World

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

65. Hansung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#1102 in Asia

#2847 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

66. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Business

#1103 in Asia

#2849 in the World

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

67. Korea National University of Transportation

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South Korea | Chungju

For Business

#1122 in Asia

#2889 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

68. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Business

#1133 in Asia

#2916 in the World

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

69. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For Business

#1149 in Asia

#2944 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

70. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Business

#1163 in Asia

#2975 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

71. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Business

#1164 in Asia

#2976 in the World

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

72. Dongseo University

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South Korea | Busan

For Business

#1214 in Asia

#3079 in the World

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

73. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Business

#1232 in Asia

#3117 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

74. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Business

#1238 in Asia

#3127 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

75. Pai Chai University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Business

#1250 in Asia

#3160 in the World

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

76. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Business

#1296 in Asia

#3265 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

77. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Business

#1324 in Asia

#3341 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

78. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#1375 in Asia

#3440 in the World

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

79. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Business

#1411 in Asia

#3497 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

80. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For Business

#1437 in Asia

#3554 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

81. Sungshin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#1459 in Asia

#3608 in the World

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

82. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#1476 in Asia

#3637 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

83. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Business

#1481 in Asia

#3647 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

84. Namseoul University

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Business

#1515 in Asia

#3727 in the World

Founded: 1993

85. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Business

#1531 in Asia

#3770 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

86. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Business

#1534 in Asia

#3781 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

87. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Business

#1576 in Asia

#3889 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

88. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For Business

#1598 in Asia

#3938 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

89. Korea Polytechnic University

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South Korea | Siheung

For Business

#1599 in Asia

#3939 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 7,896
Founded: 1998

90. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For Business

#1612 in Asia

#3967 in the World

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

91. Luther University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Business

#1649 in Asia

#4044 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

92. Honam University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Business

#1650 in Asia

#4046 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

93. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Business

#1670 in Asia

#4091 in the World

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

94. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Business

#1692 in Asia

#4138 in the World

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

95. Sahmyook University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#1712 in Asia

#4183 in the World

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

96. Catholic Kwandong University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Business

#1735 in Asia

#4238 in the World

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

97. Daejin University

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South Korea | Pocheon

For Business

#1779 in Asia

#4351 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 7,832
Founded: 1992

98. Duksung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Business

#1798 in Asia

#4391 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

99. Youngsan University

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South Korea | Yangsan

For Business

#1800 in Asia

#4393 in the World

Enrollment: 13,800
Founded: 1997

100. Hanseo University

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South Korea | Seosan

For Business

#1804 in Asia

#4397 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

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