100 Best universities for Computer Science in South Korea

Updated: February 29, 2024

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 11.3M citations received by 715K academic papers made by 143 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 Computer Science

#14 in Asia

#87 in the World

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

2. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#21 in Asia

#120 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

3. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#36 in Asia

#162 in the World

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

4. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#51 in Asia

#245 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#65 in Asia

#329 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#74 in Asia

#376 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

7. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Computer Science

#81 in Asia

#400 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

8. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#104 in Asia

#481 in the World

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

9. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Computer Science

#123 in Asia

#563 in the World

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

10. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Computer Science

#128 in Asia

#589 in the World

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

11. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Computer Science

#135 in Asia

#610 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

12. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#168 in Asia

#691 in the World

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

13. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Computer Science

#174 in Asia

#712 in the World

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

14. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Computer Science

#176 in Asia

#716 in the World

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

15. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#205 in Asia

#815 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

16. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#210 in Asia

#829 in the World

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

17. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#212 in Asia

#831 in the World

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

18. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Computer Science

#214 in Asia

#841 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

19. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#235 in Asia

#895 in the World

Enrollment: 22,268
Founded: 1886

20. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Computer Science

#243 in Asia

#909 in the World

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

21. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#253 in Asia

#929 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

22. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Computer Science

#257 in Asia

#933 in the World

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

23. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#270 in Asia

#967 in the World

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

24. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Computer Science

#279 in Asia

#989 in the World

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

25. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#297 in Asia

#1038 in the World

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

26. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Computer Science

#322 in Asia

#1094 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

27. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#331 in Asia

#1123 in the World

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

28. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Computer Science

#333 in Asia

#1126 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

29. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Computer Science

#371 in Asia

#1206 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

30. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Computer Science

#372 in Asia

#1207 in the World

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

31. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#391 in Asia

#1250 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

32. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Computer Science

#398 in Asia

#1260 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

33. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#401 in Asia

#1264 in the World

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

34. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Computer Science

#418 in Asia

#1301 in the World

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

35. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#427 in Asia

#1314 in the World

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

36. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Computer Science

#438 in Asia

#1341 in the World

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

37. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#477 in Asia

#1405 in the World

Founded: 1946

38. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Computer Science

#481 in Asia

#1411 in the World

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

39. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Computer Science

#514 in Asia

#1491 in the World

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

40. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Computer Science

#527 in Asia

#1520 in the World

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

41. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Computer Science

#536 in Asia

#1540 in the World

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

42. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#548 in Asia

#1566 in the World

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

43. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#565 in Asia

#1603 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

44. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Computer Science

#592 in Asia

#1652 in the World

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

45. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Computer Science

#624 in Asia

#1714 in the World

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

46. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Computer Science

#649 in Asia

#1763 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

47. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Computer Science

#700 in Asia

#1855 in the World

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

48. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Computer Science

#725 in Asia

#1893 in the World

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

49. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Computer Science

#755 in Asia

#1947 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

50. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#756 in Asia

#1950 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

51. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Computer Science

#766 in Asia

#1969 in the World

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

52. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea | Goyang

For Computer Science

#778 in Asia

#1998 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

53. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Computer Science

#830 in Asia

#2095 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

54. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Computer Science

#844 in Asia

#2124 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

55. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#848 in Asia

#2133 in the World

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

56. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#879 in Asia

#2183 in the World

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

57. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Computer Science

#899 in Asia

#2220 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

58. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Computer Science

#901 in Asia

#2223 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

59. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Computer Science

#994 in Asia

#2417 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

60. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#1009 in Asia

#2444 in the World

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

61. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea | Cheonan

For Computer Science

#1017 in Asia

#2456 in the World

Founded: 1991

62. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Computer Science

#1019 in Asia

#2462 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

63. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea | Busan

For Computer Science

#1070 in Asia

#2579 in the World

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

64. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Computer Science

#1093 in Asia

#2642 in the World

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

65. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Computer Science

#1096 in Asia

#2649 in the World

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

66. Dongseo University

South Korea | Busan

For Computer Science

#1104 in Asia

#2660 in the World

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

67. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Computer Science

#1131 in Asia

#2722 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

68. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#1134 in Asia

#2725 in the World

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

69. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Computer Science

#1144 in Asia

#2753 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

70. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#1148 in Asia

#2759 in the World

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

71. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Computer Science

#1156 in Asia

#2776 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

72. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Computer Science

#1163 in Asia

#2789 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

73. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Computer Science

#1166 in Asia

#2797 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

74. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Computer Science

#1191 in Asia

#2845 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

75. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Computer Science

#1220 in Asia

#2903 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

76. Hankyong National University

South Korea | Anseong

For Computer Science

#1242 in Asia

#2936 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

77. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Computer Science

#1261 in Asia

#2970 in the World

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

78. Korea Polytechnic University

South Korea | Siheung

For Computer Science

#1286 in Asia

#3017 in the World

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

79. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Computer Science

#1288 in Asia

#3024 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

80. Konyang University

South Korea | Nonsan

For Computer Science

#1393 in Asia

#3232 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

81. Sahmyook University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#1395 in Asia

#3237 in the World

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

82. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Computer Science

#1398 in Asia

#3242 in the World

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

83. Hansung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#1405 in Asia

#3257 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

84. Pai Chai University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#1424 in Asia

#3301 in the World

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

85. Seoul National University of Education

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#1434 in Asia

#3324 in the World

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

86. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Computer Science

#1457 in Asia

#3379 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

87. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Computer Science

#1458 in Asia

#3380 in the World

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

88. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#1460 in Asia

#3388 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

89. Sungshin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Computer Science

#1465 in Asia

#3402 in the World

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

90. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Computer Science

#1476 in Asia

#3421 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

91. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Computer Science

#1537 in Asia

#3553 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

92. Sangji University

South Korea | Wonju

For Computer Science

#1574 in Asia

#3632 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

93. Woosong University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Computer Science

#1580 in Asia

#3650 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

94. Handong Global University

South Korea | Pohang

For Computer Science

#1647 in Asia

#3802 in the World

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

95. Honam University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Computer Science

#1664 in Asia

#3851 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

96. Namseoul University

South Korea | Cheonan

For Computer Science

#1683 in Asia

#3894 in the World

Founded: 1993

97. Chinju National University of Education

South Korea | Jinju

For Computer Science

#1711 in Asia

#3955 in the World

Enrollment: 2,157
Founded: 1923

98. Kosin University

South Korea | Busan

For Computer Science

#1744 in Asia

#4038 in the World

Enrollment: 4,949
Founded: 1946

99. Daejin University

South Korea | Pocheon

For Computer Science

#1759 in Asia

#4080 in the World

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

100. Korea National University of Education

South Korea | Cheongju

For Computer Science

#1772 in Asia

#4106 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.