100 Best universities for Geology 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 Geology. A graph of 9.54M citations received by 432K 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

#80 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#38 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

#45 in Asia

#237 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

4. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#77 in Asia

#375 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#79 in Asia

#386 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#90 in Asia

#419 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

7. Pohang University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Pohang

For Geology

#105 in Asia

#478 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

8. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Geology

#114 in Asia

#507 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

9. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Geology

#121 in Asia

#524 in the World

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

10. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#138 in Asia

#569 in the World

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

11. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Geology

#167 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

#173 in Asia

#675 in the World

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

13. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Geology

#176 in Asia

#679 in the World

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

14. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Geology

#181 in Asia

#689 in the World

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

15. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Geology

#202 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

#775 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

#779 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

18. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Geology

#223 in Asia

#801 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

19. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Geology

#224 in Asia

#802 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

20. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Geology

#237 in Asia

#837 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

21. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Geology

#247 in Asia

#869 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

22. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Geology

#266 in Asia

#928 in the World

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

23. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Geology

#286 in Asia

#975 in the World

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

24. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#297 in Asia

#997 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

25. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#301 in Asia

#1007 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

26. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#321 in Asia

#1064 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

#338 in Asia

#1117 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

28. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Geology

#356 in Asia

#1149 in the World

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

29. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#357 in Asia

#1150 in the World

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

30. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Geology

#391 in Asia

#1226 in the World

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

31. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Geology

#393 in Asia

#1229 in the World

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

32. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Geology

#444 in Asia

#1346 in the World

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

33. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Geology

#520 in Asia

#1511 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

34. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#542 in Asia

#1554 in the World

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

35. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Geology

#545 in Asia

#1559 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

36. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Geology

#570 in Asia

#1615 in the World

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

37. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#577 in Asia

#1624 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

38. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Geology

#586 in Asia

#1638 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

#599 in Asia

#1658 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

40. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#645 in Asia

#1747 in the World

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

41. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Geology

#649 in Asia

#1752 in the World

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

42. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Geology

#657 in Asia

#1762 in the World

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

43. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Geology

#663 in Asia

#1775 in the World

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

44. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#684 in Asia

#1804 in the World

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

45. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Geology

#697 in Asia

#1833 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

#700 in Asia

#1848 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

#715 in Asia

#1885 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

48. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#724 in Asia

#1904 in the World

Founded: 1946

49. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Geology

#727 in Asia

#1910 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

50. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Geology

#739 in Asia

#1934 in the World

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

51. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#755 in Asia

#1962 in the World

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

52. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Geology

#768 in Asia

#1985 in the World

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

53. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Geology

#793 in Asia

#2032 in the World

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

54. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Geology

#802 in Asia

#2061 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

55. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Geology

#821 in Asia

#2111 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

56. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Geology

#859 in Asia

#2185 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

57. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#902 in Asia

#2246 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

58. Anyang University - South Korea

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South Korea | Anyang

For Geology

#908 in Asia

#2261 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

59. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Geology

#910 in Asia

#2263 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

60. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Geology

#938 in Asia

#2317 in the World

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

61. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Geology

#952 in Asia

#2347 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

#960 in Asia

#2362 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

63. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For Geology

#1016 in Asia

#2492 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

64. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Geology

#1026 in Asia

#2520 in the World

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

65. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Geology

#1123 in Asia

#2695 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

66. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For Geology

#1129 in Asia

#2711 in the World

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

67. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#1177 in Asia

#2812 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

68. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Geology

#1187 in Asia

#2836 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

69. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#1190 in Asia

#2840 in the World

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

70. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Geology

#1196 in Asia

#2850 in the World

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

71. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#1211 in Asia

#2870 in the World

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

72. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Geology

#1222 in Asia

#2892 in the World

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

73. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Geology

#1239 in Asia

#2926 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

74. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Geology

#1240 in Asia

#2930 in the World

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

75. Korea Aerospace University

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South Korea | Goyang

For Geology

#1245 in Asia

#2947 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

76. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Geology

#1248 in Asia

#2952 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

77. Catholic Kwandong University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Geology

#1251 in Asia

#2962 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

#1322 in Asia

#3135 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

79. Pai Chai University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Geology

#1380 in Asia

#3255 in the World

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

80. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#1386 in Asia

#3270 in the World

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

81. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Geology

#1396 in Asia

#3294 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

82. Handong Global University

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South Korea | Pohang

For Geology

#1406 in Asia

#3311 in the World

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

83. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For Geology

#1421 in Asia

#3349 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

84. Kosin University

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South Korea | Busan

For Geology

#1429 in Asia

#3373 in the World

Founded: 1946

85. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Geology

#1495 in Asia

#3500 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

86. Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Jinju

For Geology

#1496 in Asia

#3501 in the World

Founded: 1910

87. Hanseo University

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South Korea | Seosan

For Geology

#1505 in Asia

#3523 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

88. Korea University of Technology and Education

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Geology

#1521 in Asia

#3566 in the World

Founded: 1991

89. Korea National University of Education

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Geology

#1553 in Asia

#3628 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

90. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For Geology

#1593 in Asia

#3740 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

91. Woosuk University

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South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Geology

#1639 in Asia

#3847 in the World

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

92. Sahmyook University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#1675 in Asia

#3913 in the World

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

93. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Geology

#1677 in Asia

#3917 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

94. Mokpo National Maritime University

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South Korea | Mokpo

For Geology

#1692 in Asia

#3945 in the World

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

95. Luther University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Geology

#1695 in Asia

#3952 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

96. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Geology

#1696 in Asia

#3954 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

97. Duksung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Geology

#1720 in Asia

#4001 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

98. Korea Polytechnic University

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South Korea | Siheung

For Geology

#1730 in Asia

#4016 in the World

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

99. Daejin University

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South Korea | Pocheon

For Geology

#1734 in Asia

#4022 in the World

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

100. Gwangju University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Geology

#1770 in Asia

#4101 in the World

Enrollment: 9,930
Founded: 1980

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 Science95

Earth science and Geophysics96

Environmental Chemistry101

Environmental Engineering76

Environmental Management98

Geography and Cartography138

Geotechnical Engineering92

Hydrology and Water resources management9

Meteorology and Atmospheric Science110

Mining Engineering14

Oceanography106

Paleontology130

Petrology and Geochemistry65

Urban and Regional planning14

Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation77