100 Best universities for Nanotechnology 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 Nanotechnology. A graph of 9.93M citations received by 305K academic papers made by 116 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 Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#11 in Asia

#21 in the World

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

2. KAIST

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daejeon

For Nanotechnology

#18 in Asia

#33 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

3. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#34 in Asia

#63 in the World

Founded: 1398

4. Yonsei University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#40 in Asia

#72 in the World

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

5. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Pohang

For Nanotechnology

#44 in Asia

#80 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

6. Hanyang University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#47 in Asia

#86 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

7. Korea University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#55 in Asia

#96 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

8. Chonbuk National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Jeonju

For Nanotechnology

#80 in Asia

#178 in the World

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

9. Kyung Hee University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#87 in Asia

#198 in the World

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

10. Pusan National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Busan

For Nanotechnology

#89 in Asia

#200 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

11. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Eonyang

For Nanotechnology

#90 in Asia

#202 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

12. Inha University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Incheon

For Nanotechnology

#91 in Asia

#204 in the World

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

13. Kyungpook National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daegu

For Nanotechnology

#113 in Asia

#282 in the World

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

14. Yeungnam University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Nanotechnology

#125 in Asia

#312 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

15. Chonnam National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gwangju

For Nanotechnology

#141 in Asia

#343 in the World

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

16. Chungnam National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daejeon

For Nanotechnology

#146 in Asia

#349 in the World

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

17. Chung-Ang University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#172 in Asia

#428 in the World

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

18. Konkuk University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#180 in Asia

#450 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

19. Dongguk University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#185 in Asia

#468 in the World

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

20. Ewha Womans University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#207 in Asia

#525 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

21. University of Ulsan

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Ulsan

For Nanotechnology

#212 in Asia

#546 in the World

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

22. Ajou University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Suwon

For Nanotechnology

#216 in Asia

#552 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

23. Dankook University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Yongin

For Nanotechnology

#239 in Asia

#593 in the World

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

24. Sogang University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#251 in Asia

#618 in the World

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

25. Sejong University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#259 in Asia

#633 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

26. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daejeon

For Nanotechnology

#263 in Asia

#642 in the World

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

27. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Jinju

For Nanotechnology

#266 in Asia

#646 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

28. Gachon University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seongnam

For Nanotechnology

#270 in Asia

#655 in the World

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

29. Pukyong National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Busan

For Nanotechnology

#272 in Asia

#661 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

30. Kwangwoon University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#279 in Asia

#683 in the World

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

31. Kookmin University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#310 in Asia

#741 in the World

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

32. Kangwon National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Nanotechnology

#314 in Asia

#753 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

33. Chungbuk National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Cheongju

For Nanotechnology

#343 in Asia

#813 in the World

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

34. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#358 in Asia

#845 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

35. Hongik University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#380 in Asia

#883 in the World

Founded: 1946

36. University of Seoul

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#392 in Asia

#908 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

37. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gumi

For Nanotechnology

#393 in Asia

#910 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

38. Chosun University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gwangju

For Nanotechnology

#412 in Asia

#947 in the World

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

39. University of Incheon

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Incheon

For Nanotechnology

#451 in Asia

#1017 in the World

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

40. Soongsil University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#462 in Asia

#1036 in the World

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

41. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Anyang

For Nanotechnology

#463 in Asia

#1037 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

42. Jeju National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Jeju

For Nanotechnology

#488 in Asia

#1085 in the World

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

43. Myongji University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Yongin

For Nanotechnology

#489 in Asia

#1087 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

44. Changwon National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Changwon

For Nanotechnology

#505 in Asia

#1112 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

45. Daejeon University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daejeon

For Nanotechnology

#508 in Asia

#1120 in the World

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

46. Dong-A University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Busan

For Nanotechnology

#541 in Asia

#1201 in the World

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

47. Inje University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gimhae

For Nanotechnology

#548 in Asia

#1212 in the World

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

48. Hanbat National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daejeon

For Nanotechnology

#560 in Asia

#1233 in the World

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

49. Kongju National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gongju

For Nanotechnology

#561 in Asia

#1234 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

50. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Chungju

For Nanotechnology

#580 in Asia

#1270 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

51. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#581 in Asia

#1271 in the World

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

52. Hannam University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daejeon

For Nanotechnology

#701 in Asia

#1472 in the World

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

53. Sunchon National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Suncheon

For Nanotechnology

#706 in Asia

#1478 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

54. Kyonggi University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Suwon

For Nanotechnology

#708 in Asia

#1480 in the World

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

55. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Goyang

For Nanotechnology

#776 in Asia

#1604 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

56. Mokpo National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Muan

For Nanotechnology

#782 in Asia

#1616 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

57. Dong-Eui University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Busan

For Nanotechnology

#822 in Asia

#1691 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

58. Hallym University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Nanotechnology

#855 in Asia

#1741 in the World

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

59. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#876 in Asia

#1780 in the World

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

60. Hoseo University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Asan

For Nanotechnology

#886 in Asia

#1792 in the World

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

61. Wonkwang University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Iksan

For Nanotechnology

#898 in Asia

#1813 in the World

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

62. Sun Moon University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Asan

For Nanotechnology

#903 in Asia

#1822 in the World

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

63. Jeonju University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Jeonju

For Nanotechnology

#909 in Asia

#1834 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

64. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Asan

For Nanotechnology

#913 in Asia

#1840 in the World

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

65. Hanseo University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seosan

For Nanotechnology

#924 in Asia

#1864 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

66. Kunsan National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gunsan

For Nanotechnology

#937 in Asia

#1895 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

67. Keimyung University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daegu

For Nanotechnology

#962 in Asia

#1951 in the World

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

68. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#967 in Asia

#1957 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

69. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Busan

For Nanotechnology

#974 in Asia

#1969 in the World

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

70. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Cheonan

For Nanotechnology

#975 in Asia

#1970 in the World

Founded: 1991

71. Daegu University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Nanotechnology

#980 in Asia

#1976 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

72. Gwangju University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gwangju

For Nanotechnology

#1015 in Asia

#2041 in the World

Enrollment: 9,930
Founded: 1980

73. Korea Polytechnic University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Siheung

For Nanotechnology

#1016 in Asia

#2044 in the World

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

74. Yong-In University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Yongin

For Nanotechnology

#1018 in Asia

#2047 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

75. Andong National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Andong

For Nanotechnology

#1048 in Asia

#2087 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

76. University of Suwon

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Nanotechnology

#1072 in Asia

#2129 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

77. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Nanotechnology

#1081 in Asia

#2145 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

78. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gangneung

For Nanotechnology

#1120 in Asia

#2237 in the World

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

79. Seoul National University of Education

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#1129 in Asia

#2260 in the World

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

80. Kyungnam University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Masan

For Nanotechnology

#1148 in Asia

#2298 in the World

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

81. Cheongju University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Cheongju

For Nanotechnology

#1162 in Asia

#2323 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

82. Sangmyung University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#1218 in Asia

#2419 in the World

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

83. Sungshin University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#1259 in Asia

#2509 in the World

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

84. Seoul Women's University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#1283 in Asia

#2558 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

85. Kyungsung University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Busan

For Nanotechnology

#1290 in Asia

#2567 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

86. Woosuk University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Nanotechnology

#1297 in Asia

#2578 in the World

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

87. Hankyong National University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Anseong

For Nanotechnology

#1340 in Asia

#2652 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

88. Konyang University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Nonsan

For Nanotechnology

#1412 in Asia

#2794 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

89. Daejin University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Pocheon

For Nanotechnology

#1420 in Asia

#2813 in the World

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

90. Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Jinju

For Nanotechnology

#1475 in Asia

#2945 in the World

Founded: 1910

91. Sahmyook University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#1476 in Asia

#2948 in the World

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

92. Dongseo University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Busan

For Nanotechnology

#1481 in Asia

#2961 in the World

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

93. Dongduk Women's University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seoul

For Nanotechnology

#1486 in Asia

#2971 in the World

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

94. Kangnam University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Yongin

For Nanotechnology

#1490 in Asia

#2982 in the World

Enrollment: 9,870
Founded: 1946

95. Luther University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Yongin

For Nanotechnology

#1551 in Asia

#3118 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

96. Pai Chai University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Daejeon

For Nanotechnology

#1597 in Asia

#3215 in the World

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

97. Mokpo National Maritime University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Mokpo

For Nanotechnology

#1720 in Asia

#3471 in the World

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

98. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Gangneung

For Nanotechnology

#1721 in Asia

#3480 in the World

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

99. Eulji University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Seongnam

For Nanotechnology

#1735 in Asia

#3511 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

100. Kosin University

South Korea Flag

South Korea | Busan

For Nanotechnology

#1752 in Asia

#3546 in the World

Founded: 1946

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

Engineering subfields in South Korea

Acoustical Engineering113

Aerospace Engineering114

Agricultural Engineering17

Applied/Engineering Physics49

Architectural Engineering52

Automation and Control engineering59

Automotive Engineering74

Biochemical Engineering35

Biomedical Engineering61

Biotechnology89

Chemical Engineering120

Civil Engineering96

Computer Engineering76

Computer Networking120

Construction Management21

Electrical Engineering129

Electronic Engineering101

Engineering Management11

Environmental Engineering76

Firefighting and Fire Science49

Geotechnical Engineering92

Human-Computer Interaction89

Industrial Engineering14

Landscape Architecture21

Marine Engineering37

Materials Science138

Mechanical Engineering127

Metallurgical Engineering124

Mining Engineering14

Nuclear Engineering45

Operations Research56

Optical Engineering130

Petroleum Engineering43

Polymer science and Plastics engineering30

Product and Industrial Design20

Reliability and Quality Engineering68

Remote Sensing55

Renewable Energy Engineering55

Structural Engineering114

Systems Engineering87

Technical Drawing29

Telecommunications122

Transportation Engineering49