100 Best universities for Geology 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 Geology. A graph of 10.3M citations received by 444K academic papers made by 139 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 Geology

#10 in Asia

#78 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#41 in Asia

#209 in the World

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

3. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Geology

#47 in Asia

#240 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

4. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#76 in Asia

#368 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#79 in Asia

#380 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#93 in Asia

#418 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

7. Pohang University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Pohang

For Geology

#108 in Asia

#480 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

8. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Geology

#117 in Asia

#506 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

9. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Geology

#122 in Asia

#525 in the World

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

10. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#140 in Asia

#563 in the World

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

11. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Geology

#169 in Asia

#642 in the World

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

12. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Geology

#177 in Asia

#676 in the World

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

13. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Geology

#180 in Asia

#681 in the World

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

14. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Geology

#184 in Asia

#690 in the World

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

15. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Geology

#204 in Asia

#749 in the World

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

16. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#211 in Asia

#762 in the World

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

17. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#214 in Asia

#767 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

18. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Geology

#220 in Asia

#788 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

19. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Geology

#221 in Asia

#793 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

20. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Geology

#237 in Asia

#836 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

21. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Geology

#243 in Asia

#850 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

22. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Geology

#276 in Asia

#933 in the World

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

23. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Geology

#293 in Asia

#980 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

24. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#294 in Asia

#981 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

25. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#307 in Asia

#1013 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

26. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#325 in Asia

#1063 in the World

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

27. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Eonyang

For Geology

#336 in Asia

#1094 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

28. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Geology

#346 in Asia

#1113 in the World

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

29. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#358 in Asia

#1146 in the World

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

30. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Geology

#403 in Asia

#1237 in the World

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

31. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Geology

#405 in Asia

#1242 in the World

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

32. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Geology

#453 in Asia

#1347 in the World

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

33. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Geology

#531 in Asia

#1517 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

34. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#556 in Asia

#1573 in the World

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

35. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Geology

#557 in Asia

#1575 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

36. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Geology

#568 in Asia

#1595 in the World

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

37. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#579 in Asia

#1622 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

38. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Geology

#596 in Asia

#1643 in the World

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

39. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#602 in Asia

#1649 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

40. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Geology

#630 in Asia

#1702 in the World

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

41. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#657 in Asia

#1744 in the World

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

42. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Geology

#669 in Asia

#1768 in the World

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

43. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Geology

#679 in Asia

#1784 in the World

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

44. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#693 in Asia

#1812 in the World

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

45. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Geology

#705 in Asia

#1837 in the World

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

46. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Geology

#706 in Asia

#1843 in the World

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

47. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Geology

#727 in Asia

#1897 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

48. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#731 in Asia

#1903 in the World

Founded: 1946

49. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Geology

#739 in Asia

#1927 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

50. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Geology

#747 in Asia

#1938 in the World

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

51. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#764 in Asia

#1965 in the World

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

52. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Geology

#783 in Asia

#2003 in the World

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

53. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Geology

#798 in Asia

#2036 in the World

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

54. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Geology

#808 in Asia

#2060 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

55. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Geology

#848 in Asia

#2141 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

56. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Geology

#883 in Asia

#2206 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

57. Anyang University - South Korea

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South Korea | Anyang

For Geology

#889 in Asia

#2216 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

58. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#930 in Asia

#2287 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

59. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Geology

#932 in Asia

#2290 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

60. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Geology

#935 in Asia

#2301 in the World

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

61. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Geology

#963 in Asia

#2357 in the World

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

62. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Geology

#978 in Asia

#2387 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

63. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For Geology

#1026 in Asia

#2498 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

64. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Geology

#1049 in Asia

#2551 in the World

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

65. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For Geology

#1150 in Asia

#2732 in the World

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

66. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Geology

#1152 in Asia

#2739 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

67. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#1208 in Asia

#2846 in the World

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

68. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#1210 in Asia

#2849 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

69. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Geology

#1211 in Asia

#2850 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

70. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#1221 in Asia

#2871 in the World

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

71. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Geology

#1224 in Asia

#2878 in the World

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

72. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Geology

#1239 in Asia

#2921 in the World

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

73. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Geology

#1247 in Asia

#2933 in the World

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

74. Korea Aerospace University

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South Korea | Goyang

For Geology

#1254 in Asia

#2947 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

75. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Geology

#1257 in Asia

#2951 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

76. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Geology

#1262 in Asia

#2960 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

77. Catholic Kwandong University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Geology

#1272 in Asia

#2983 in the World

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

78. Korea National University of Transportation

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South Korea | Chungju

For Geology

#1318 in Asia

#3113 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

79. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#1396 in Asia

#3281 in the World

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

80. Pai Chai University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Geology

#1404 in Asia

#3295 in the World

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

81. Handong Global University

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South Korea | Pohang

For Geology

#1413 in Asia

#3314 in the World

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

82. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Geology

#1415 in Asia

#3316 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

83. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For Geology

#1465 in Asia

#3409 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

84. Kosin University

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South Korea | Busan

For Geology

#1469 in Asia

#3421 in the World

Founded: 1946

85. Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Jinju

For Geology

#1505 in Asia

#3508 in the World

Founded: 1910

86. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Geology

#1512 in Asia

#3521 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

87. Korea University of Technology and Education

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Geology

#1525 in Asia

#3547 in the World

Founded: 1991

88. Hanseo University

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South Korea | Seosan

For Geology

#1530 in Asia

#3563 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

89. Korea National University of Education

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Geology

#1566 in Asia

#3648 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

90. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For Geology

#1615 in Asia

#3760 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

91. Woosuk University

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South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Geology

#1672 in Asia

#3891 in the World

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

92. Sahmyook University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#1683 in Asia

#3904 in the World

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

93. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Geology

#1688 in Asia

#3915 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

94. Mokpo National Maritime University

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South Korea | Mokpo

For Geology

#1699 in Asia

#3941 in the World

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

95. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Geology

#1704 in Asia

#3951 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

96. Luther University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Geology

#1724 in Asia

#3991 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

97. Duksung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#1735 in Asia

#4012 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

98. Daejin University

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South Korea | Pocheon

For Geology

#1754 in Asia

#4043 in the World

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

99. Korea Polytechnic University

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South Korea | Siheung

For Geology

#1756 in Asia

#4045 in the World

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

100. Woosong University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Geology

#1778 in Asia

#4096 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

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

Environmental Science subfields in South Korea

Agricultural Science96

Earth science and Geophysics96

Environmental Chemistry101

Environmental Engineering76

Environmental Management98

Geography and Cartography140

Geotechnical Engineering92

Hydrology and Water resources management10

Meteorology and Atmospheric Science111

Mining Engineering14

Oceanography106

Paleontology130

Petrology and Geochemistry65

Urban and Regional planning15

Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation78