100 Best universities for Computer Vision 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 Computer Vision. A graph of 2.66M citations received by 150K 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

#18 in Asia

#58 in the World

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

2. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Vision

#21 in Asia

#61 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

3. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#41 in Asia

#124 in the World

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

4. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#60 in Asia

#198 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

#72 in Asia

#237 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

6. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#76 in Asia

#261 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

7. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#95 in Asia

#326 in the World

Founded: 1398

8. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Computer Vision

#111 in Asia

#390 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

#120 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

#140 in Asia

#479 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

11. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#144 in Asia

#488 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

12. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#146 in Asia

#493 in the World

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

13. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Computer Vision

#160 in Asia

#557 in the World

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

14. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Computer Vision

#161 in Asia

#558 in the World

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

15. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#199 in Asia

#663 in the World

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

16. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#206 in Asia

#686 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

#212 in Asia

#702 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

#232 in Asia

#742 in the World

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

19. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Computer Vision

#244 in Asia

#772 in the World

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

20. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Vision

#252 in Asia

#786 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

21. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Computer Vision

#272 in Asia

#827 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

22. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Vision

#282 in Asia

#850 in the World

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

23. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#284 in Asia

#856 in the World

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

24. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Computer Vision

#316 in Asia

#924 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

#317 in Asia

#926 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

26. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Computer Vision

#324 in Asia

#938 in the World

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

27. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#336 in Asia

#957 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

28. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Computer Vision

#350 in Asia

#992 in the World

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

29. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#351 in Asia

#993 in the World

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

30. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#366 in Asia

#1029 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

31. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#371 in Asia

#1042 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

32. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Computer Vision

#430 in Asia

#1159 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

33. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#456 in Asia

#1211 in the World

Founded: 1946

34. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Computer Vision

#466 in Asia

#1226 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

35. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#471 in Asia

#1234 in the World

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

36. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Vision

#510 in Asia

#1301 in the World

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

37. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#530 in Asia

#1333 in the World

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

38. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Computer Vision

#548 in Asia

#1359 in the World

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

39. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#549 in Asia

#1361 in the World

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

40. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#579 in Asia

#1418 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

41. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For Computer Vision

#586 in Asia

#1428 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

42. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Computer Vision

#591 in Asia

#1437 in the World

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

43. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Computer Vision

#600 in Asia

#1449 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

44. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Computer Vision

#618 in Asia

#1484 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

#636 in Asia

#1523 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

46. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Computer Vision

#655 in Asia

#1557 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

#698 in Asia

#1644 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

48. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Computer Vision

#706 in Asia

#1661 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

49. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Computer Vision

#707 in Asia

#1664 in the World

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

50. Korea University of Technology and Education

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Computer Vision

#723 in Asia

#1694 in the World

Founded: 1991

51. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Computer Vision

#752 in Asia

#1742 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

#753 in Asia

#1745 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

#788 in Asia

#1819 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

54. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#790 in Asia

#1823 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

55. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Computer Vision

#798 in Asia

#1835 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

#830 in Asia

#1903 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

57. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Computer Vision

#853 in Asia

#1948 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

58. Dongseo University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Vision

#855 in Asia

#1951 in the World

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

59. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Computer Vision

#865 in Asia

#1968 in the World

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

60. Korea Polytechnic University

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South Korea | Siheung

For Computer Vision

#901 in Asia

#2035 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

#2040 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

#910 in Asia

#2046 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

63. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Vision

#913 in Asia

#2052 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

#980 in Asia

#2172 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

65. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Computer Vision

#1002 in Asia

#2217 in the World

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

66. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#1011 in Asia

#2235 in the World

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

67. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Vision

#1014 in Asia

#2243 in the World

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

68. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Computer Vision

#1032 in Asia

#2274 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

69. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Vision

#1050 in Asia

#2304 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

70. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Computer Vision

#1067 in Asia

#2337 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

71. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For Computer Vision

#1079 in Asia

#2361 in the World

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

72. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Vision

#1142 in Asia

#2495 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

#1199 in Asia

#2599 in the World

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

74. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Computer Vision

#1210 in Asia

#2625 in the World

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

75. Honam University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Computer Vision

#1225 in Asia

#2659 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

76. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Computer Vision

#1262 in Asia

#2728 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

77. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Vision

#1281 in Asia

#2766 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

#1298 in Asia

#2805 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

79. Daejin University

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South Korea | Pocheon

For Computer Vision

#1307 in Asia

#2823 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

#1328 in Asia

#2866 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

#1344 in Asia

#2896 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

82. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Computer Vision

#1355 in Asia

#2914 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

83. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#1360 in Asia

#2921 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

84. Hansung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#1367 in Asia

#2930 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

85. Handong Global University

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South Korea | Pohang

For Computer Vision

#1383 in Asia

#2956 in the World

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

86. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Computer Vision

#1393 in Asia

#2972 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

87. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Vision

#1395 in Asia

#2974 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

88. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Computer Vision

#1433 in Asia

#3061 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

89. Sungshin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#1449 in Asia

#3091 in the World

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

90. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For Computer Vision

#1463 in Asia

#3122 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

91. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Computer Vision

#1484 in Asia

#3160 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

92. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Computer Vision

#1498 in Asia

#3199 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

93. Kangnam University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Computer Vision

#1535 in Asia

#3287 in the World

Enrollment: 9,870
Founded: 1946

94. Seokyeong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#1547 in Asia

#3318 in the World

Founded: 1947

95. Hanshin University

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South Korea | Osan

For Computer Vision

#1606 in Asia

#3453 in the World

Enrollment: 5,900
Founded: 1940

96. Duksung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Vision

#1670 in Asia

#3582 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

97. Hanseo University

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South Korea | Seosan

For Computer Vision

#1685 in Asia

#3615 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

98. Namseoul University

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Computer Vision

#1692 in Asia

#3633 in the World

Founded: 1993

99. Gwangju University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Computer Vision

#1710 in Asia

#3663 in the World

Enrollment: 9,930
Founded: 1980

100. Dongyang University

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South Korea | Punggi

For Computer Vision

#1718 in Asia

#3683 in the World

Enrollment: 4,310
Founded: 1994

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.