Best Materials Science schools in South Korea [Rankings]

Below is a list of best universities in South Korea ranked based on their research performance in Materials Science. A graph of 18M citations received by 736K 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

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#16 in Asia

#42 in the World

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

2. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Materials Science

#26 in Asia

#59 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

3. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#50 in Asia

#129 in the World

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

4. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Materials Science

#53 in Asia

#135 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

5. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#56 in Asia

#142 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

6. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#62 in Asia

#160 in the World

Founded: 1398

7. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#68 in Asia

#184 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

8. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Materials Science

#88 in Asia

#267 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

9. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Materials Science

#104 in Asia

#324 in the World

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

10. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Materials Science

#121 in Asia

#373 in the World

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

11. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Materials Science

#125 in Asia

#381 in the World

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

12. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#131 in Asia

#403 in the World

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

13. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Materials Science

#148 in Asia

#443 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

14. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Materials Science

#166 in Asia

#491 in the World

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

15. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Materials Science

#167 in Asia

#492 in the World

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

16. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Materials Science

#189 in Asia

#563 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

17. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#214 in Asia

#628 in the World

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

18. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Materials Science

#233 in Asia

#683 in the World

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

19. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#235 in Asia

#689 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

20. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Materials Science

#237 in Asia

#694 in the World

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

21. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Materials Science

#238 in Asia

#701 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

22. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#241 in Asia

#707 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

23. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Materials Science

#261 in Asia

#751 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

24. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#267 in Asia

#764 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

25. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#269 in Asia

#770 in the World

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

26. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Materials Science

#306 in Asia

#847 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

27. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#324 in Asia

#879 in the World

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

28. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Materials Science

#329 in Asia

#902 in the World

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

29. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Materials Science

#336 in Asia

#917 in the World

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

30. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Materials Science

#348 in Asia

#938 in the World

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

31. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#387 in Asia

#1018 in the World

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

32. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Materials Science

#398 in Asia

#1037 in the World

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

33. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#403 in Asia

#1049 in the World

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

34. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#408 in Asia

#1066 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

35. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#414 in Asia

#1080 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

36. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#438 in Asia

#1116 in the World

Founded: 1946

37. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Materials Science

#486 in Asia

#1211 in the World

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

38. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Materials Science

#491 in Asia

#1226 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

39. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#497 in Asia

#1248 in the World

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

40. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Materials Science

#518 in Asia

#1276 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

41. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Materials Science

#519 in Asia

#1277 in the World

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

42. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Materials Science

#521 in Asia

#1280 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

43. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#552 in Asia

#1343 in the World

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

44. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Materials Science

#561 in Asia

#1357 in the World

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

45. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Materials Science

#574 in Asia

#1377 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

46. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Materials Science

#589 in Asia

#1406 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

47. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Materials Science

#629 in Asia

#1480 in the World

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

48. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Materials Science

#648 in Asia

#1522 in the World

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

49. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Materials Science

#708 in Asia

#1623 in the World

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

50. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Materials Science

#718 in Asia

#1639 in the World

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

51. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Materials Science

#731 in Asia

#1671 in the World

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

52. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Materials Science

#757 in Asia

#1722 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

53. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Materials Science

#775 in Asia

#1744 in the World

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

54. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Materials Science

#814 in Asia

#1832 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

55. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Materials Science

#816 in Asia

#1836 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

56. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Materials Science

#830 in Asia

#1860 in the World

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

57. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Materials Science

#837 in Asia

#1872 in the World

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

58. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea | Busan

For Materials Science

#842 in Asia

#1882 in the World

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

59. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Materials Science

#849 in Asia

#1893 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

60. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea | Goyang

For Materials Science

#861 in Asia

#1913 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

61. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Materials Science

#872 in Asia

#1933 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

62. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Materials Science

#876 in Asia

#1942 in the World

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

63. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Materials Science

#878 in Asia

#1947 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

64. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Materials Science

#908 in Asia

#2002 in the World

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

65. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Materials Science

#984 in Asia

#2140 in the World

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

66. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Materials Science

#988 in Asia

#2147 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

67. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Materials Science

#1001 in Asia

#2168 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

68. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Materials Science

#1006 in Asia

#2174 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

69. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Materials Science

#1014 in Asia

#2190 in the World

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

70. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#1049 in Asia

#2254 in the World

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

71. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea | Cheonan

For Materials Science

#1085 in Asia

#2322 in the World

Founded: 1991

72. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#1093 in Asia

#2338 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

73. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Materials Science

#1095 in Asia

#2342 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

74. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Materials Science

#1112 in Asia

#2376 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

75. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Materials Science

#1121 in Asia

#2391 in the World

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

76. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Materials Science

#1148 in Asia

#2456 in the World

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

77. Hanseo University

South Korea | Seosan

For Materials Science

#1157 in Asia

#2473 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

78. Korea Polytechnic University

South Korea | Siheung

For Materials Science

#1167 in Asia

#2488 in the World

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

79. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#1254 in Asia

#2655 in the World

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

80. Gwangju University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Materials Science

#1293 in Asia

#2731 in the World

Enrollment: 9,930
Founded: 1980

81. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Materials Science

#1326 in Asia

#2801 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

82. Hankyong National University

South Korea | Anseong

For Materials Science

#1338 in Asia

#2828 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

83. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Materials Science

#1378 in Asia

#2899 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

84. Daejin University

South Korea | Pocheon

For Materials Science

#1386 in Asia

#2909 in the World

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

85. Konyang University

South Korea | Nonsan

For Materials Science

#1406 in Asia

#2961 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

86. Seoul National University of Education

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#1421 in Asia

#2987 in the World

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

87. Woosuk University

South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Materials Science

#1425 in Asia

#2996 in the World

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

88. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Materials Science

#1500 in Asia

#3164 in the World

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

89. Luther University

South Korea | Yongin

For Materials Science

#1516 in Asia

#3192 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

90. Sungshin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#1541 in Asia

#3240 in the World

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

91. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#1554 in Asia

#3272 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

92. Kangnam University

South Korea | Yongin

For Materials Science

#1576 in Asia

#3317 in the World

Enrollment: 9,870
Founded: 1946

93. Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Jinju

For Materials Science

#1583 in Asia

#3329 in the World

Founded: 1910

94. Mokpo National Maritime University

South Korea | Mokpo

For Materials Science

#1613 in Asia

#3391 in the World

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

95. Dongseo University

South Korea | Busan

For Materials Science

#1635 in Asia

#3437 in the World

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

96. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Materials Science

#1640 in Asia

#3448 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

97. Pai Chai University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Materials Science

#1681 in Asia

#3546 in the World

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

98. Kosin University

South Korea | Busan

For Materials Science

#1695 in Asia

#3580 in the World

Founded: 1946

99. Dongshin University

South Korea | Naju

For Materials Science

#1705 in Asia

#3598 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1987

100. Dongduk Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Materials Science

#1773 in Asia

#3768 in the World

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

Chemistry subfields in South Korea