100 Best universities for Computer Vision 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 Computer Vision. A graph of 2.47M citations received by 146K academic papers made by 115 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 Computer Vision

#19 in Asia

#59 in the World

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

2. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Vision

#20 in Asia

#61 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

3. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#42 in Asia

#129 in the World

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

4. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#61 in Asia

#202 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Pohang University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Pohang

For Computer Vision

#71 in Asia

#238 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

6. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#77 in Asia

#267 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

7. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#95 in Asia

#333 in the World

Founded: 1398

8. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Computer Vision

#111 in Asia

#400 in the World

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

9. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#117 in Asia

#415 in the World

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

10. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Vision

#141 in Asia

#483 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

11. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#146 in Asia

#501 in the World

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

12. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#147 in Asia

#504 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

13. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Computer Vision

#162 in Asia

#570 in the World

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

14. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Computer Vision

#163 in Asia

#571 in the World

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

15. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#199 in Asia

#680 in the World

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

16. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#201 in Asia

#682 in the World

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

17. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Computer Vision

#207 in Asia

#701 in the World

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

18. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Computer Vision

#227 in Asia

#746 in the World

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

19. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Vision

#239 in Asia

#776 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

20. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Computer Vision

#245 in Asia

#783 in the World

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

21. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Computer Vision

#269 in Asia

#830 in the World

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

22. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#275 in Asia

#846 in the World

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

23. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Vision

#276 in Asia

#849 in the World

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

24. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Computer Vision

#303 in Asia

#916 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

25. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Eonyang

For Computer Vision

#319 in Asia

#941 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

26. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Computer Vision

#320 in Asia

#943 in the World

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

27. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#328 in Asia

#958 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

28. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#342 in Asia

#991 in the World

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

29. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Computer Vision

#360 in Asia

#1028 in the World

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

30. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#363 in Asia

#1034 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

31. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#370 in Asia

#1049 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

32. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Computer Vision

#424 in Asia

#1161 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

33. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#445 in Asia

#1199 in the World

Founded: 1946

34. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Computer Vision

#462 in Asia

#1225 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

35. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#470 in Asia

#1240 in the World

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

36. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#515 in Asia

#1316 in the World

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

37. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Vision

#517 in Asia

#1319 in the World

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

38. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#543 in Asia

#1357 in the World

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

39. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Computer Vision

#549 in Asia

#1370 in the World

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

40. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#575 in Asia

#1414 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

41. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Computer Vision

#582 in Asia

#1427 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

42. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Computer Vision

#590 in Asia

#1438 in the World

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

43. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For Computer Vision

#594 in Asia

#1444 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

44. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Computer Vision

#612 in Asia

#1487 in the World

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

45. Korea Aerospace University

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South Korea | Goyang

For Computer Vision

#622 in Asia

#1507 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

46. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Computer Vision

#654 in Asia

#1573 in the World

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

47. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Computer Vision

#686 in Asia

#1638 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

48. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Computer Vision

#705 in Asia

#1673 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

49. Korea University of Technology and Education

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Computer Vision

#710 in Asia

#1685 in the World

Founded: 1991

50. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Computer Vision

#716 in Asia

#1694 in the World

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

51. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Computer Vision

#745 in Asia

#1744 in the World

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

52. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Vision

#747 in Asia

#1750 in the World

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

53. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Computer Vision

#772 in Asia

#1794 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

54. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#779 in Asia

#1813 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

55. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Computer Vision

#801 in Asia

#1855 in the World

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

56. Anyang University - South Korea

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South Korea | Anyang

For Computer Vision

#824 in Asia

#1910 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

57. Dongseo University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Vision

#830 in Asia

#1919 in the World

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

58. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Computer Vision

#843 in Asia

#1941 in the World

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

59. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Computer Vision

#857 in Asia

#1960 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

60. Korea Polytechnic University

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South Korea | Siheung

For Computer Vision

#871 in Asia

#1988 in the World

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

61. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Computer Vision

#905 in Asia

#2052 in the World

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

62. Korea National University of Transportation

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South Korea | Chungju

For Computer Vision

#920 in Asia

#2076 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

63. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Vision

#922 in Asia

#2079 in the World

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

64. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Computer Vision

#966 in Asia

#2161 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

65. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Computer Vision

#982 in Asia

#2193 in the World

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

66. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Vision

#1000 in Asia

#2227 in the World

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

67. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#1008 in Asia

#2244 in the World

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

68. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Vision

#1026 in Asia

#2276 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

69. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Computer Vision

#1044 in Asia

#2307 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

70. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For Computer Vision

#1056 in Asia

#2331 in the World

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

71. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Computer Vision

#1057 in Asia

#2332 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

72. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Vision

#1120 in Asia

#2464 in the World

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

73. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Computer Vision

#1191 in Asia

#2600 in the World

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

74. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Computer Vision

#1196 in Asia

#2611 in the World

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

75. Honam University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Computer Vision

#1210 in Asia

#2643 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

76. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Computer Vision

#1241 in Asia

#2700 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

77. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Vision

#1265 in Asia

#2753 in the World

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

78. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Computer Vision

#1278 in Asia

#2782 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

79. Daejin University

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South Korea | Pocheon

For Computer Vision

#1279 in Asia

#2783 in the World

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

80. Pai Chai University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Vision

#1302 in Asia

#2829 in the World

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

81. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For Computer Vision

#1323 in Asia

#2865 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

82. Hansung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#1329 in Asia

#2878 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

83. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#1335 in Asia

#2886 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

84. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Computer Vision

#1337 in Asia

#2889 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

85. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Vision

#1361 in Asia

#2927 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

86. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Computer Vision

#1366 in Asia

#2935 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

87. Handong Global University

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South Korea | Pohang

For Computer Vision

#1402 in Asia

#3012 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 32%
Enrollment: 4,120
Founded: 1994

88. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Computer Vision

#1429 in Asia

#3065 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

89. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For Computer Vision

#1436 in Asia

#3079 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

90. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Computer Vision

#1464 in Asia

#3139 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

91. Sungshin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#1475 in Asia

#3165 in the World

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

92. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Computer Vision

#1477 in Asia

#3169 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

93. Seokyeong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#1522 in Asia

#3282 in the World

Founded: 1947

94. Kangnam University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Computer Vision

#1526 in Asia

#3292 in the World

Enrollment: 9,870
Founded: 1946

95. Hanshin University

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South Korea | Osan

For Computer Vision

#1583 in Asia

#3421 in the World

Enrollment: 5,900
Founded: 1940

96. Hanseo University

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South Korea | Seosan

For Computer Vision

#1665 in Asia

#3586 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

97. Namseoul University

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Computer Vision

#1669 in Asia

#3595 in the World

Founded: 1993

98. Duksung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#1687 in Asia

#3631 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

99. Dongyang University

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South Korea | Punggi

For Computer Vision

#1692 in Asia

#3641 in the World

Enrollment: 4,310
Founded: 1994

100. Gwangju University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Computer Vision

#1708 in Asia

#3676 in the World

Enrollment: 9,930
Founded: 1980

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