100 Best universities for Telecommunications 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 Telecommunications. A graph of 3.5M citations received by 206K academic papers made by 122 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. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Telecommunications

#14 in Asia

#40 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

2. Seoul National University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#16 in Asia

#57 in the World

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

3. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#43 in Asia

#119 in the World

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

4. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#57 in Asia

#166 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#59 in Asia

#171 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#65 in Asia

#179 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

7. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Telecommunications

#73 in Asia

#210 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

8. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#95 in Asia

#300 in the World

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

9. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Telecommunications

#110 in Asia

#363 in the World

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

10. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Telecommunications

#115 in Asia

#375 in the World

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

11. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Telecommunications

#132 in Asia

#433 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

12. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Telecommunications

#136 in Asia

#445 in the World

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

13. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#151 in Asia

#503 in the World

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

14. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#161 in Asia

#529 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

15. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Telecommunications

#165 in Asia

#541 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

16. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Telecommunications

#167 in Asia

#544 in the World

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

17. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Telecommunications

#185 in Asia

#596 in the World

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

18. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#190 in Asia

#609 in the World

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

19. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Telecommunications

#193 in Asia

#617 in the World

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

20. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#201 in Asia

#639 in the World

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

21. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Telecommunications

#210 in Asia

#662 in the World

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

22. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#214 in Asia

#675 in the World

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

23. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#228 in Asia

#715 in the World

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

24. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Telecommunications

#242 in Asia

#751 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

25. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#256 in Asia

#786 in the World

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

26. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#259 in Asia

#793 in the World

Founded: 1946

27. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#260 in Asia

#795 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

28. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Telecommunications

#268 in Asia

#810 in the World

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

29. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Telecommunications

#283 in Asia

#834 in the World

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

30. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#288 in Asia

#848 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

31. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Telecommunications

#290 in Asia

#851 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

32. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Telecommunications

#358 in Asia

#998 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

33. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Telecommunications

#359 in Asia

#1004 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

34. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Telecommunications

#360 in Asia

#1005 in the World

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

35. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Telecommunications

#365 in Asia

#1014 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

36. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#407 in Asia

#1101 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

37. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Telecommunications

#427 in Asia

#1139 in the World

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

38. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#441 in Asia

#1167 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

39. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Telecommunications

#448 in Asia

#1175 in the World

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

40. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Telecommunications

#461 in Asia

#1203 in the World

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

41. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Telecommunications

#467 in Asia

#1210 in the World

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

42. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea | Goyang

For Telecommunications

#470 in Asia

#1214 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

43. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Telecommunications

#515 in Asia

#1299 in the World

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

44. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Telecommunications

#516 in Asia

#1300 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

45. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Telecommunications

#518 in Asia

#1303 in the World

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

46. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Telecommunications

#545 in Asia

#1355 in the World

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

47. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Telecommunications

#547 in Asia

#1359 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

48. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#597 in Asia

#1458 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

49. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea | Busan

For Telecommunications

#609 in Asia

#1479 in the World

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

50. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Telecommunications

#655 in Asia

#1565 in the World

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

51. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Telecommunications

#678 in Asia

#1604 in the World

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

52. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#693 in Asia

#1628 in the World

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

53. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Telecommunications

#716 in Asia

#1676 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

54. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea | Cheonan

For Telecommunications

#737 in Asia

#1717 in the World

Founded: 1991

55. Dongseo University

South Korea | Busan

For Telecommunications

#760 in Asia

#1764 in the World

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

56. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Telecommunications

#777 in Asia

#1794 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

57. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Telecommunications

#781 in Asia

#1799 in the World

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

58. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Telecommunications

#782 in Asia

#1800 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

59. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Telecommunications

#783 in Asia

#1804 in the World

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

60. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Telecommunications

#785 in Asia

#1812 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

61. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#805 in Asia

#1857 in the World

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

62. Korea Polytechnic University

South Korea | Siheung

For Telecommunications

#808 in Asia

#1861 in the World

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

63. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Telecommunications

#814 in Asia

#1880 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

64. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Telecommunications

#821 in Asia

#1889 in the World

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

65. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Telecommunications

#839 in Asia

#1921 in the World

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

66. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Telecommunications

#841 in Asia

#1924 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

67. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Telecommunications

#849 in Asia

#1941 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

68. Hankyong National University

South Korea | Anseong

For Telecommunications

#901 in Asia

#2028 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

69. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Telecommunications

#902 in Asia

#2029 in the World

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

70. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Telecommunications

#1000 in Asia

#2228 in the World

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

71. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Telecommunications

#1001 in Asia

#2229 in the World

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

72. Daejin University

South Korea | Pocheon

For Telecommunications

#1021 in Asia

#2263 in the World

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

73. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Telecommunications

#1023 in Asia

#2265 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

74. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#1035 in Asia

#2292 in the World

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

75. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Telecommunications

#1074 in Asia

#2372 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

76. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Telecommunications

#1081 in Asia

#2379 in the World

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

77. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Telecommunications

#1092 in Asia

#2395 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

78. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Telecommunications

#1143 in Asia

#2517 in the World

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

79. Hansung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#1172 in Asia

#2578 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

80. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Telecommunications

#1193 in Asia

#2620 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

81. Handong Global University

South Korea | Pohang

For Telecommunications

#1208 in Asia

#2648 in the World

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

82. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Telecommunications

#1210 in Asia

#2651 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

83. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Telecommunications

#1262 in Asia

#2742 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

84. Hanseo University

South Korea | Seosan

For Telecommunications

#1301 in Asia

#2825 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

85. Pai Chai University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Telecommunications

#1316 in Asia

#2864 in the World

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

86. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Telecommunications

#1345 in Asia

#2928 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

87. Namseoul University

South Korea | Cheonan

For Telecommunications

#1348 in Asia

#2933 in the World

Founded: 1993

88. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#1384 in Asia

#2999 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

89. Sangji University

South Korea | Wonju

For Telecommunications

#1398 in Asia

#3029 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

90. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Telecommunications

#1399 in Asia

#3030 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

91. Honam University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Telecommunications

#1423 in Asia

#3086 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

92. Hanshin University

South Korea | Osan

For Telecommunications

#1471 in Asia

#3190 in the World

Enrollment: 5,900
Founded: 1940

93. Gwangju University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Telecommunications

#1472 in Asia

#3191 in the World

Enrollment: 9,930
Founded: 1980

94. Seokyeong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#1488 in Asia

#3226 in the World

Founded: 1947

95. Woosong University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Telecommunications

#1497 in Asia

#3245 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

96. Mokpo National Maritime University

South Korea | Mokpo

For Telecommunications

#1507 in Asia

#3268 in the World

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

97. Sungshin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Telecommunications

#1552 in Asia

#3369 in the World

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

98. Dongshin University

South Korea | Naju

For Telecommunications

#1571 in Asia

#3415 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1987

99. Kangnam University

South Korea | Yongin

For Telecommunications

#1581 in Asia

#3434 in the World

Enrollment: 9,870
Founded: 1946

100. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Telecommunications

#1604 in Asia

#3483 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

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

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