100 Best universities for Computer Science 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 Science. A graph of 17.3M citations received by 856K academic papers made by 145 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 Science

#14 in Asia

#85 in the World

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

2. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#24 in Asia

#126 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

3. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#39 in Asia

#165 in the World

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

4. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#52 in Asia

#242 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#63 in Asia

#311 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#80 in Asia

#380 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

7. Pohang University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Pohang

For Computer Science

#89 in Asia

#419 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

8. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#102 in Asia

#479 in the World

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

9. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Computer Science

#126 in Asia

#553 in the World

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

10. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Computer Science

#137 in Asia

#594 in the World

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

11. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Science

#146 in Asia

#618 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

12. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#168 in Asia

#676 in the World

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

13. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Computer Science

#177 in Asia

#710 in the World

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

14. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Computer Science

#178 in Asia

#711 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

15. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#193 in Asia

#762 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

16. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#223 in Asia

#839 in the World

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

17. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Computer Science

#227 in Asia

#850 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

18. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#229 in Asia

#853 in the World

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

19. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#252 in Asia

#902 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

20. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Computer Science

#258 in Asia

#913 in the World

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

21. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Computer Science

#262 in Asia

#918 in the World

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

22. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#265 in Asia

#927 in the World

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

23. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Computer Science

#266 in Asia

#928 in the World

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

24. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#282 in Asia

#955 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

25. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#330 in Asia

#1078 in the World

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

26. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Computer Science

#344 in Asia

#1111 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

27. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Science

#352 in Asia

#1126 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

28. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#363 in Asia

#1142 in the World

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

29. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Computer Science

#379 in Asia

#1181 in the World

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

30. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Computer Science

#387 in Asia

#1202 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

31. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Eonyang

For Computer Science

#391 in Asia

#1216 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

32. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Computer Science

#397 in Asia

#1225 in the World

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

33. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#425 in Asia

#1270 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

34. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Computer Science

#458 in Asia

#1333 in the World

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

35. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#465 in Asia

#1344 in the World

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

36. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#476 in Asia

#1364 in the World

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

37. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Computer Science

#533 in Asia

#1466 in the World

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

38. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#536 in Asia

#1472 in the World

Founded: 1946

39. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Computer Science

#556 in Asia

#1517 in the World

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

40. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Computer Science

#580 in Asia

#1561 in the World

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

41. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#586 in Asia

#1580 in the World

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

42. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Science

#600 in Asia

#1606 in the World

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

43. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Computer Science

#617 in Asia

#1643 in the World

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

44. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Computer Science

#655 in Asia

#1717 in the World

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

45. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#656 in Asia

#1724 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

46. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Computer Science

#693 in Asia

#1798 in the World

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

47. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Computer Science

#738 in Asia

#1886 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

48. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For Computer Science

#748 in Asia

#1906 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

49. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Computer Science

#773 in Asia

#1951 in the World

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

50. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#791 in Asia

#1984 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

51. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Computer Science

#810 in Asia

#2011 in the World

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

52. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#852 in Asia

#2089 in the World

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

53. Korea Aerospace University

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South Korea | Goyang

For Computer Science

#868 in Asia

#2109 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

54. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Computer Science

#878 in Asia

#2130 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

55. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Computer Science

#887 in Asia

#2149 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

56. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Computer Science

#944 in Asia

#2257 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

57. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#955 in Asia

#2280 in the World

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

58. Anyang University - South Korea

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South Korea | Anyang

For Computer Science

#966 in Asia

#2303 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

59. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Computer Science

#978 in Asia

#2327 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

60. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#1041 in Asia

#2458 in the World

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

61. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Computer Science

#1046 in Asia

#2467 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

62. Korea University of Technology and Education

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Computer Science

#1095 in Asia

#2558 in the World

Founded: 1991

63. Dongseo University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Science

#1096 in Asia

#2559 in the World

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

64. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Science

#1118 in Asia

#2608 in the World

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

65. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Computer Science

#1125 in Asia

#2620 in the World

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

66. Korea National University of Transportation

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South Korea | Chungju

For Computer Science

#1170 in Asia

#2721 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

67. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Computer Science

#1182 in Asia

#2749 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

68. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#1184 in Asia

#2752 in the World

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

69. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Computer Science

#1189 in Asia

#2768 in the World

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

70. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Computer Science

#1200 in Asia

#2784 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

71. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#1239 in Asia

#2859 in the World

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

72. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Computer Science

#1243 in Asia

#2865 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

73. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Science

#1266 in Asia

#2917 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

74. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Computer Science

#1321 in Asia

#3044 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

75. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Computer Science

#1326 in Asia

#3050 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

76. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For Computer Science

#1330 in Asia

#3060 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

77. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For Computer Science

#1345 in Asia

#3089 in the World

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

78. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Computer Science

#1354 in Asia

#3111 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

79. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#1405 in Asia

#3208 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

80. Sungshin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#1419 in Asia

#3229 in the World

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

81. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Computer Science

#1430 in Asia

#3245 in the World

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

82. Sahmyook University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#1438 in Asia

#3260 in the World

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

83. Hansung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#1441 in Asia

#3266 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

84. Korea Polytechnic University

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South Korea | Siheung

For Computer Science

#1446 in Asia

#3276 in the World

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

85. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Computer Science

#1461 in Asia

#3316 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

86. Woosong University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#1475 in Asia

#3354 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

87. Catholic Kwandong University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Computer Science

#1482 in Asia

#3368 in the World

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

88. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Computer Science

#1517 in Asia

#3443 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

89. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#1525 in Asia

#3462 in the World

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

90. Pai Chai University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#1533 in Asia

#3482 in the World

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

91. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Computer Science

#1551 in Asia

#3523 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

92. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Computer Science

#1573 in Asia

#3582 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

93. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For Computer Science

#1641 in Asia

#3720 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

94. Namseoul University

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Computer Science

#1704 in Asia

#3855 in the World

Founded: 1993

95. Handong Global University

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South Korea | Pohang

For Computer Science

#1708 in Asia

#3865 in the World

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

96. Honam University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Computer Science

#1735 in Asia

#3929 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

97. Daejin University

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South Korea | Pocheon

For Computer Science

#1737 in Asia

#3933 in the World

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

98. Hanseo University

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South Korea | Seosan

For Computer Science

#1771 in Asia

#4002 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

99. Duksung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#1825 in Asia

#4156 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

100. Korea National University of Education

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Computer Science

#1837 in Asia

#4189 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

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