100 Best universities for Management 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 Management. A graph of 2.68M citations received by 139K academic papers made by 126 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 Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#19 in Asia

#92 in the World

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

2. KAIST

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daejeon

For Management

#25 in Asia

#114 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

3. Yonsei University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#55 in Asia

#238 in the World

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

4. Korea University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#65 in Asia

#286 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Hanyang University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#70 in Asia

#295 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

6. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Pohang

For Management

#87 in Asia

#366 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

7. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#103 in Asia

#406 in the World

Founded: 1398

8. Pusan National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Busan

For Management

#133 in Asia

#548 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

9. Kyung Hee University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#153 in Asia

#630 in the World

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

10. Yeungnam University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Management

#155 in Asia

#638 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

11. Chung-Ang University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#170 in Asia

#701 in the World

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

12. University of Ulsan

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Ulsan

For Management

#189 in Asia

#746 in the World

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

13. Kyungpook National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daegu

For Management

#192 in Asia

#759 in the World

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

14. Inha University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Incheon

For Management

#205 in Asia

#785 in the World

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

15. Ajou University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Suwon

For Management

#216 in Asia

#809 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

16. Dongguk University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#297 in Asia

#1030 in the World

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

17. Chungnam National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daejeon

For Management

#308 in Asia

#1049 in the World

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

18. Sejong University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#315 in Asia

#1072 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

19. Chungbuk National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Cheongju

For Management

#317 in Asia

#1075 in the World

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

20. Chonnam National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gwangju

For Management

#320 in Asia

#1086 in the World

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

21. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#321 in Asia

#1087 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

22. Sogang University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#326 in Asia

#1093 in the World

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

23. Pukyong National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Busan

For Management

#359 in Asia

#1175 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

24. Konkuk University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#366 in Asia

#1198 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

25. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Jinju

For Management

#367 in Asia

#1199 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

26. Chonbuk National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Jeonju

For Management

#382 in Asia

#1251 in the World

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

27. Ewha Womans University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#385 in Asia

#1256 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

28. Dong-A University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Busan

For Management

#392 in Asia

#1272 in the World

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

29. Soongsil University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#397 in Asia

#1285 in the World

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

30. University of Incheon

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Incheon

For Management

#485 in Asia

#1469 in the World

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

31. Gachon University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seongnam

For Management

#496 in Asia

#1497 in the World

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

32. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Eonyang

For Management

#506 in Asia

#1513 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

33. Kangwon National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Management

#512 in Asia

#1523 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

34. Chosun University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gwangju

For Management

#548 in Asia

#1595 in the World

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

35. Kookmin University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#581 in Asia

#1660 in the World

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

36. Hongik University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#583 in Asia

#1662 in the World

Founded: 1946

37. Kyonggi University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Suwon

For Management

#587 in Asia

#1667 in the World

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

38. Kwangwoon University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#591 in Asia

#1674 in the World

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

39. Myongji University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Yongin

For Management

#598 in Asia

#1689 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

40. Changwon National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Changwon

For Management

#610 in Asia

#1713 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

41. Kunsan National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gunsan

For Management

#621 in Asia

#1735 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

42. University of Seoul

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#628 in Asia

#1745 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

43. Dankook University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Yongin

For Management

#638 in Asia

#1760 in the World

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

44. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#652 in Asia

#1800 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

45. Hanbat National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daejeon

For Management

#661 in Asia

#1816 in the World

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

46. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#672 in Asia

#1836 in the World

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

47. Kyungsung University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Busan

For Management

#745 in Asia

#2007 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

48. Jeju National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Jeju

For Management

#756 in Asia

#2040 in the World

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

49. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Goyang

For Management

#768 in Asia

#2066 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

50. Keimyung University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daegu

For Management

#810 in Asia

#2140 in the World

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

51. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Cheonan

For Management

#815 in Asia

#2149 in the World

Founded: 1991

52. Kongju National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gongju

For Management

#844 in Asia

#2209 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

53. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Chungju

For Management

#846 in Asia

#2212 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

54. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Asan

For Management

#862 in Asia

#2244 in the World

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

55. Kyungnam University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Masan

For Management

#863 in Asia

#2245 in the World

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

56. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Busan

For Management

#923 in Asia

#2361 in the World

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

57. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gumi

For Management

#928 in Asia

#2369 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

58. Hankyong National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Anseong

For Management

#941 in Asia

#2386 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

59. Hallym University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Management

#956 in Asia

#2422 in the World

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

60. Daegu University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Management

#967 in Asia

#2446 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

61. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Anyang

For Management

#978 in Asia

#2472 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

62. Sangmyung University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#993 in Asia

#2500 in the World

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

63. Mokpo National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Muan

For Management

#1001 in Asia

#2518 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

64. Inje University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gimhae

For Management

#1004 in Asia

#2525 in the World

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

65. Hoseo University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Asan

For Management

#1005 in Asia

#2526 in the World

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

66. Woosong University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daejeon

For Management

#1009 in Asia

#2538 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

67. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Management

#1072 in Asia

#2669 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

68. Hansung University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#1076 in Asia

#2677 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

69. Wonkwang University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Iksan

For Management

#1085 in Asia

#2696 in the World

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

70. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daejeon

For Management

#1108 in Asia

#2742 in the World

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

71. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#1119 in Asia

#2768 in the World

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

72. Dong-Eui University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Busan

For Management

#1168 in Asia

#2871 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

73. Hannam University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daejeon

For Management

#1169 in Asia

#2872 in the World

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

74. Sunchon National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Suncheon

For Management

#1301 in Asia

#3156 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

75. Yong-In University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Yongin

For Management

#1306 in Asia

#3164 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

76. University of Suwon

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Management

#1319 in Asia

#3184 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

77. Dongseo University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Busan

For Management

#1322 in Asia

#3189 in the World

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

78. Korea Polytechnic University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Siheung

For Management

#1350 in Asia

#3251 in the World

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

79. Seoul National University of Education

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#1382 in Asia

#3323 in the World

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

80. Konyang University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Nonsan

For Management

#1404 in Asia

#3372 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

81. Pai Chai University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daejeon

For Management

#1423 in Asia

#3416 in the World

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

82. Sungshin University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#1450 in Asia

#3488 in the World

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

83. Namseoul University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Cheonan

For Management

#1453 in Asia

#3495 in the World

Founded: 1993

84. Daejin University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Pocheon

For Management

#1468 in Asia

#3536 in the World

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

85. Andong National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Andong

For Management

#1471 in Asia

#3540 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

86. Sun Moon University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Asan

For Management

#1500 in Asia

#3603 in the World

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

87. Eulji University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seongnam

For Management

#1533 in Asia

#3686 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

88. Luther University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Yongin

For Management

#1535 in Asia

#3692 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

89. Cheongju University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Cheongju

For Management

#1568 in Asia

#3756 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

90. Honam University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gwangju

For Management

#1573 in Asia

#3767 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

91. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gangneung

For Management

#1589 in Asia

#3811 in the World

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

92. Daejeon University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daejeon

For Management

#1593 in Asia

#3820 in the World

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

93. Sahmyook University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#1600 in Asia

#3839 in the World

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

94. Hanseo University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seosan

For Management

#1617 in Asia

#3881 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

95. Mokpo National Maritime University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Mokpo

For Management

#1625 in Asia

#3899 in the World

Enrollment: 743
Male:Female: 84:16
Founded: 1950

96. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gangneung

For Management

#1660 in Asia

#3977 in the World

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

97. Jeonju University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Jeonju

For Management

#1696 in Asia

#4071 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

98. Sangji University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Wonju

For Management

#1709 in Asia

#4111 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

99. Seoul Women's University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Management

#1718 in Asia

#4138 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

100. Woosuk University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Management

#1729 in Asia

#4159 in the World

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

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