100 Best universities for Finance 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 Finance. A graph of 1.3M citations received by 62.8K academic papers made by 105 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 Finance

#17 in Asia

#148 in the World

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

2. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Finance

#37 in Asia

#261 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

3. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#41 in Asia

#274 in the World

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

4. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#51 in Asia

#311 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#66 in Asia

#387 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#117 in Asia

#576 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

7. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Finance

#153 in Asia

#738 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

8. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#156 in Asia

#748 in the World

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

9. Pohang University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Pohang

For Finance

#183 in Asia

#796 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

10. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#196 in Asia

#836 in the World

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

11. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#202 in Asia

#861 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

12. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#212 in Asia

#898 in the World

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

13. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Finance

#256 in Asia

#1027 in the World

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

14. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Finance

#260 in Asia

#1041 in the World

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

15. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#296 in Asia

#1146 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

16. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#328 in Asia

#1213 in the World

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

17. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#331 in Asia

#1223 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

18. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Finance

#339 in Asia

#1239 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

19. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Finance

#359 in Asia

#1301 in the World

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

20. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Finance

#369 in Asia

#1325 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

21. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Finance

#376 in Asia

#1336 in the World

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

22. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Finance

#381 in Asia

#1342 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

23. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#424 in Asia

#1445 in the World

Founded: 1946

24. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#425 in Asia

#1451 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

25. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Finance

#452 in Asia

#1508 in the World

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

26. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Finance

#457 in Asia

#1520 in the World

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

27. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#497 in Asia

#1602 in the World

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

28. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#517 in Asia

#1644 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

29. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Finance

#519 in Asia

#1650 in the World

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

30. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Finance

#530 in Asia

#1664 in the World

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

31. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#533 in Asia

#1677 in the World

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

32. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Finance

#542 in Asia

#1689 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

33. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#570 in Asia

#1755 in the World

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

34. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Finance

#583 in Asia

#1787 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

35. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#587 in Asia

#1799 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

36. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Eonyang

For Finance

#627 in Asia

#1878 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

37. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Finance

#632 in Asia

#1887 in the World

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

38. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Finance

#716 in Asia

#2068 in the World

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

39. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Finance

#722 in Asia

#2076 in the World

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

40. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Finance

#743 in Asia

#2113 in the World

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

41. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Finance

#756 in Asia

#2135 in the World

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

42. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#770 in Asia

#2159 in the World

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

43. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Finance

#833 in Asia

#2292 in the World

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

44. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Finance

#872 in Asia

#2379 in the World

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

45. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#912 in Asia

#2467 in the World

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

46. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Finance

#930 in Asia

#2503 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

47. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Finance

#963 in Asia

#2579 in the World

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

48. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#980 in Asia

#2615 in the World

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

49. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Finance

#989 in Asia

#2628 in the World

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

50. Korea University of Technology and Education

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Finance

#995 in Asia

#2636 in the World

Founded: 1991

51. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Finance

#1019 in Asia

#2680 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

52. Korea Aerospace University

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South Korea | Goyang

For Finance

#1027 in Asia

#2689 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

53. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Finance

#1035 in Asia

#2699 in the World

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

54. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Finance

#1042 in Asia

#2708 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

55. Hansung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#1081 in Asia

#2796 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

56. Anyang University - South Korea

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South Korea | Anyang

For Finance

#1083 in Asia

#2799 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

57. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Finance

#1107 in Asia

#2857 in the World

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

58. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Finance

#1124 in Asia

#2890 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

59. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Finance

#1132 in Asia

#2905 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

60. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Finance

#1160 in Asia

#2963 in the World

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

61. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Finance

#1184 in Asia

#3009 in the World

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

62. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Finance

#1196 in Asia

#3034 in the World

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

63. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For Finance

#1225 in Asia

#3101 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

64. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Finance

#1243 in Asia

#3149 in the World

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

65. Dongseo University

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South Korea | Busan

For Finance

#1297 in Asia

#3258 in the World

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

66. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Finance

#1310 in Asia

#3285 in the World

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

67. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Finance

#1313 in Asia

#3289 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

68. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Finance

#1330 in Asia

#3339 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

69. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Finance

#1333 in Asia

#3356 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

70. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For Finance

#1360 in Asia

#3408 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

71. Luther University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Finance

#1383 in Asia

#3446 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

72. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Finance

#1400 in Asia

#3472 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

73. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Finance

#1424 in Asia

#3526 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

74. Pai Chai University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Finance

#1437 in Asia

#3549 in the World

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

75. Woosong University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Finance

#1450 in Asia

#3577 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

76. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Finance

#1455 in Asia

#3582 in the World

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

77. Sungshin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#1486 in Asia

#3655 in the World

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

78. Korea National University of Transportation

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South Korea | Chungju

For Finance

#1509 in Asia

#3701 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

79. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Finance

#1556 in Asia

#3817 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

80. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Finance

#1563 in Asia

#3827 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

81. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#1603 in Asia

#3916 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

82. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Finance

#1612 in Asia

#3935 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

83. Namseoul University

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Finance

#1620 in Asia

#3950 in the World

Founded: 1993

84. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#1640 in Asia

#3982 in the World

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

85. Kangnam University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Finance

#1655 in Asia

#4002 in the World

Enrollment: 9,870
Founded: 1946

86. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For Finance

#1698 in Asia

#4116 in the World

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

87. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Finance

#1802 in Asia

#4361 in the World

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

88. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Finance

#1810 in Asia

#4379 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

89. Duksung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#1811 in Asia

#4380 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

90. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Finance

#1826 in Asia

#4403 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

91. Korea Polytechnic University

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South Korea | Siheung

For Finance

#1850 in Asia

#4450 in the World

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

92. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For Finance

#1877 in Asia

#4504 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

93. Handong Global University

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South Korea | Pohang

For Finance

#1878 in Asia

#4507 in the World

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

94. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Finance

#1892 in Asia

#4544 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

95. Woosuk University

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South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Finance

#1911 in Asia

#4585 in the World

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

96. Dongduk Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Finance

#1918 in Asia

#4595 in the World

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

97. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Finance

#1929 in Asia

#4615 in the World

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

98. Catholic Kwandong University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Finance

#1936 in Asia

#4625 in the World

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

99. Hanseo University

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South Korea | Seosan

For Finance

#2008 in Asia

#4770 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

100. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Finance

#2010 in Asia

#4772 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

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

Economics subfields in South Korea

Actuarial Science17

Agricultural Economics10

Development Studies113

Econometrics and Mathematical Economics75

Environmental Economics33

International Economics23

International Relations and Diplomacy10

International Trade30

Investment Banking and Stock trading37

Political Economy10