100 Best universities for Electrical Engineering 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 Electrical Engineering. A graph of 7.63M citations received by 360K academic papers made by 128 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 Electrical Engineering

#14 in Asia

#39 in the World

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

2. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Electrical Engineering

#15 in Asia

#41 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

3. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#44 in Asia

#113 in the World

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

4. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#45 in Asia

#114 in the World

Founded: 1398

5. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#47 in Asia

#117 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

6. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Electrical Engineering

#57 in Asia

#137 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

7. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#64 in Asia

#160 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

8. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#110 in Asia

#311 in the World

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

9. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Electrical Engineering

#114 in Asia

#336 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

10. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Electrical Engineering

#122 in Asia

#361 in the World

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

11. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Electrical Engineering

#123 in Asia

#363 in the World

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

12. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Electrical Engineering

#135 in Asia

#405 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

13. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Electrical Engineering

#146 in Asia

#453 in the World

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

14. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#170 in Asia

#511 in the World

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

15. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Electrical Engineering

#171 in Asia

#512 in the World

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

16. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Electrical Engineering

#176 in Asia

#525 in the World

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

17. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Electrical Engineering

#177 in Asia

#531 in the World

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

18. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Electrical Engineering

#179 in Asia

#535 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

19. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Electrical Engineering

#185 in Asia

#561 in the World

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

20. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#201 in Asia

#607 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

21. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#208 in Asia

#624 in the World

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

22. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#210 in Asia

#626 in the World

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

23. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Electrical Engineering

#228 in Asia

#672 in the World

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

24. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#238 in Asia

#704 in the World

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

25. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#239 in Asia

#706 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

26. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Electrical Engineering

#241 in Asia

#709 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

27. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#261 in Asia

#745 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

28. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#265 in Asia

#760 in the World

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

29. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#281 in Asia

#801 in the World

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

30. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#310 in Asia

#857 in the World

Founded: 1946

31. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Electrical Engineering

#315 in Asia

#866 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

32. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Electrical Engineering

#341 in Asia

#929 in the World

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

33. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Electrical Engineering

#349 in Asia

#948 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

34. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Electrical Engineering

#370 in Asia

#994 in the World

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

35. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Electrical Engineering

#380 in Asia

#1012 in the World

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

36. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Electrical Engineering

#382 in Asia

#1015 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

37. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Electrical Engineering

#384 in Asia

#1017 in the World

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

38. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Electrical Engineering

#399 in Asia

#1046 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

39. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Electrical Engineering

#403 in Asia

#1054 in the World

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

40. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#407 in Asia

#1062 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

41. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#409 in Asia

#1070 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

42. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Electrical Engineering

#464 in Asia

#1191 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

43. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Electrical Engineering

#486 in Asia

#1232 in the World

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

44. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Electrical Engineering

#497 in Asia

#1251 in the World

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

45. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Electrical Engineering

#501 in Asia

#1257 in the World

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

46. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Electrical Engineering

#529 in Asia

#1319 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

47. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Electrical Engineering

#551 in Asia

#1358 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

48. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Electrical Engineering

#577 in Asia

#1414 in the World

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

49. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Electrical Engineering

#586 in Asia

#1431 in the World

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

50. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea | Busan

For Electrical Engineering

#588 in Asia

#1435 in the World

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

51. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Electrical Engineering

#604 in Asia

#1467 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

52. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea | Goyang

For Electrical Engineering

#617 in Asia

#1489 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

53. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Electrical Engineering

#644 in Asia

#1548 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

54. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#712 in Asia

#1667 in the World

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

55. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Electrical Engineering

#719 in Asia

#1684 in the World

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

56. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea | Cheonan

For Electrical Engineering

#761 in Asia

#1744 in the World

Founded: 1991

57. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Electrical Engineering

#776 in Asia

#1771 in the World

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

58. Korea Polytechnic University

South Korea | Siheung

For Electrical Engineering

#779 in Asia

#1776 in the World

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

59. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Electrical Engineering

#804 in Asia

#1813 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

60. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#823 in Asia

#1850 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

61. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Electrical Engineering

#831 in Asia

#1861 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

62. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Electrical Engineering

#842 in Asia

#1884 in the World

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

63. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Electrical Engineering

#843 in Asia

#1888 in the World

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

64. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Electrical Engineering

#845 in Asia

#1891 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

65. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Electrical Engineering

#867 in Asia

#1934 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

66. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Electrical Engineering

#890 in Asia

#1979 in the World

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

67. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Electrical Engineering

#899 in Asia

#1990 in the World

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

68. Hankyong National University

South Korea | Anseong

For Electrical Engineering

#923 in Asia

#2029 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

69. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Electrical Engineering

#936 in Asia

#2054 in the World

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

70. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Electrical Engineering

#945 in Asia

#2073 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

71. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Electrical Engineering

#950 in Asia

#2086 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

72. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Electrical Engineering

#1007 in Asia

#2200 in the World

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

73. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#1032 in Asia

#2249 in the World

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

74. Woosong University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Electrical Engineering

#1063 in Asia

#2306 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

75. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Electrical Engineering

#1071 in Asia

#2332 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

76. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Electrical Engineering

#1098 in Asia

#2403 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

77. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Electrical Engineering

#1102 in Asia

#2409 in the World

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

78. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Electrical Engineering

#1115 in Asia

#2432 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

79. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Electrical Engineering

#1149 in Asia

#2502 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

80. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#1165 in Asia

#2531 in the World

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

81. Gwangju University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Electrical Engineering

#1166 in Asia

#2533 in the World

Enrollment: 9,930
Founded: 1980

82. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Electrical Engineering

#1176 in Asia

#2550 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

83. Dongseo University

South Korea | Busan

For Electrical Engineering

#1205 in Asia

#2617 in the World

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

84. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Electrical Engineering

#1233 in Asia

#2669 in the World

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

85. Hanseo University

South Korea | Seosan

For Electrical Engineering

#1328 in Asia

#2877 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

86. Daejin University

South Korea | Pocheon

For Electrical Engineering

#1365 in Asia

#2938 in the World

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

87. Mokpo National Maritime University

South Korea | Mokpo

For Electrical Engineering

#1374 in Asia

#2950 in the World

Enrollment: 743
Male:Female: 84:16
Founded: 1950

88. Pai Chai University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Electrical Engineering

#1440 in Asia

#3083 in the World

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

89. Handong Global University

South Korea | Pohang

For Electrical Engineering

#1446 in Asia

#3094 in the World

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

90. Namseoul University

South Korea | Cheonan

For Electrical Engineering

#1449 in Asia

#3099 in the World

Founded: 1993

91. Hansung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#1493 in Asia

#3188 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

92. Woosuk University

South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Electrical Engineering

#1499 in Asia

#3201 in the World

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

93. Honam University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Electrical Engineering

#1512 in Asia

#3224 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

94. Dongshin University

South Korea | Naju

For Electrical Engineering

#1515 in Asia

#3228 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1987

95. Seokyeong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#1528 in Asia

#3255 in the World

Founded: 1947

96. Sangji University

South Korea | Wonju

For Electrical Engineering

#1549 in Asia

#3320 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

97. Luther University

South Korea | Yongin

For Electrical Engineering

#1600 in Asia

#3433 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

98. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Electrical Engineering

#1631 in Asia

#3490 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

99. Kangnam University

South Korea | Yongin

For Electrical Engineering

#1636 in Asia

#3500 in the World

Enrollment: 9,870
Founded: 1946

100. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Electrical Engineering

#1650 in Asia

#3525 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

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