100 Best universities for History 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 History. A graph of 3.32M citations received by 159K academic papers made by 131 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 History

#29 in Asia

#231 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#62 in Asia

#374 in the World

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

3. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For History

#73 in Asia

#440 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

4. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#88 in Asia

#509 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#106 in Asia

#578 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

6. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#120 in Asia

#636 in the World

Founded: 1398

7. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#136 in Asia

#698 in the World

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

8. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For History

#190 in Asia

#864 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

9. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For History

#194 in Asia

#882 in the World

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

10. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#241 in Asia

#1008 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

11. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For History

#243 in Asia

#1020 in the World

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

12. Pohang University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Pohang

For History

#250 in Asia

#1036 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

13. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#276 in Asia

#1122 in the World

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

14. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For History

#305 in Asia

#1180 in the World

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

15. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For History

#308 in Asia

#1185 in the World

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

16. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For History

#311 in Asia

#1197 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

17. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#314 in Asia

#1204 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

18. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#330 in Asia

#1244 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

19. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For History

#354 in Asia

#1311 in the World

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

20. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For History

#359 in Asia

#1323 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

21. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For History

#397 in Asia

#1400 in the World

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

22. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#422 in Asia

#1473 in the World

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

23. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#432 in Asia

#1491 in the World

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

24. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For History

#451 in Asia

#1560 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

25. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For History

#461 in Asia

#1586 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

26. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For History

#507 in Asia

#1695 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

27. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For History

#533 in Asia

#1761 in the World

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

28. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Eonyang

For History

#554 in Asia

#1794 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

29. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#594 in Asia

#1891 in the World

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

30. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#609 in Asia

#1921 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

31. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#623 in Asia

#1943 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

32. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For History

#636 in Asia

#1978 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

33. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#640 in Asia

#1986 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

34. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For History

#650 in Asia

#2023 in the World

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

35. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For History

#653 in Asia

#2027 in the World

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

36. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For History

#683 in Asia

#2080 in the World

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

37. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For History

#688 in Asia

#2092 in the World

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

38. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For History

#705 in Asia

#2127 in the World

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

39. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For History

#709 in Asia

#2135 in the World

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

40. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For History

#716 in Asia

#2148 in the World

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

41. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#743 in Asia

#2208 in the World

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

42. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For History

#755 in Asia

#2236 in the World

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

43. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#762 in Asia

#2250 in the World

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

44. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#767 in Asia

#2258 in the World

Founded: 1946

45. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For History

#836 in Asia

#2406 in the World

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

46. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For History

#845 in Asia

#2417 in the World

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

47. Anyang University - South Korea

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South Korea | Anyang

For History

#921 in Asia

#2577 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

48. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For History

#937 in Asia

#2612 in the World

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

49. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For History

#1031 in Asia

#2804 in the World

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

50. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For History

#1033 in Asia

#2809 in the World

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

51. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For History

#1048 in Asia

#2839 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

52. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For History

#1064 in Asia

#2868 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

53. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For History

#1066 in Asia

#2872 in the World

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

54. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For History

#1112 in Asia

#2990 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

55. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#1133 in Asia

#3039 in the World

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

56. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For History

#1149 in Asia

#3082 in the World

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

57. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For History

#1188 in Asia

#3150 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

58. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For History

#1195 in Asia

#3168 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

59. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#1202 in Asia

#3180 in the World

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

60. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For History

#1222 in Asia

#3220 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

61. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#1248 in Asia

#3273 in the World

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

62. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For History

#1291 in Asia

#3374 in the World

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

63. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For History

#1295 in Asia

#3387 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

64. Korea Aerospace University

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South Korea | Goyang

For History

#1306 in Asia

#3407 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

65. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For History

#1322 in Asia

#3434 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

66. Woosong University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For History

#1323 in Asia

#3435 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

67. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For History

#1332 in Asia

#3460 in the World

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

68. Dongseo University

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South Korea | Busan

For History

#1368 in Asia

#3539 in the World

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

69. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For History

#1393 in Asia

#3589 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

70. Pai Chai University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For History

#1415 in Asia

#3639 in the World

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

71. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#1417 in Asia

#3643 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

72. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For History

#1422 in Asia

#3650 in the World

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

73. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For History

#1433 in Asia

#3668 in the World

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

74. Korea National University of Transportation

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South Korea | Chungju

For History

#1493 in Asia

#3819 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

75. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For History

#1519 in Asia

#3876 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

76. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#1523 in Asia

#3881 in the World

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

77. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For History

#1568 in Asia

#3998 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

78. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For History

#1582 in Asia

#4041 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

79. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For History

#1589 in Asia

#4058 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

80. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For History

#1622 in Asia

#4138 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

81. Sungshin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#1625 in Asia

#4147 in the World

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

82. Catholic Kwandong University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For History

#1657 in Asia

#4211 in the World

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

83. Korea University of Technology and Education

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South Korea | Cheonan

For History

#1668 in Asia

#4239 in the World

Founded: 1991

84. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For History

#1669 in Asia

#4240 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

85. Luther University

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South Korea | Yongin

For History

#1670 in Asia

#4242 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

86. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For History

#1678 in Asia

#4259 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

87. Hansung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#1727 in Asia

#4349 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

88. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For History

#1751 in Asia

#4393 in the World

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

89. Korea National University of Education

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South Korea | Cheongju

For History

#1759 in Asia

#4415 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

90. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For History

#1765 in Asia

#4427 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

91. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For History

#1805 in Asia

#4524 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

92. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For History

#1814 in Asia

#4555 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

93. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For History

#1819 in Asia

#4563 in the World

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

94. Woosuk University

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South Korea | Wanju-gun

For History

#1845 in Asia

#4623 in the World

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

95. Kangnam University

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South Korea | Yongin

For History

#1923 in Asia

#4817 in the World

Enrollment: 9,870
Founded: 1946

96. Kosin University

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South Korea | Busan

For History

#1950 in Asia

#4879 in the World

Founded: 1946

97. Honam University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For History

#1951 in Asia

#4884 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

98. Hanseo University

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South Korea | Seosan

For History

#1974 in Asia

#4925 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

99. Handong Global University

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South Korea | Pohang

For History

#1984 in Asia

#4959 in the World

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

100. Duksung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For History

#1996 in Asia

#4992 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfields in South Korea

Broadcast Journalism16

Classics and Ancient History36

Communications and Public Relations62

Criminology and Criminal Justice9

Early Childhood Education6

Education Majors103

Forensic Science10

Gender Studies19

Human Rights Law6

Intellectual Property and Patent Law14

International Law5

International Relations and Diplomacy10

Journalism and Digital Media31

Law Enforcement5

Library and Information science41

Media Studies11

Military science16

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution10

Occupational Safety and Health26

Political Economy10

Political Science140

Public Policy / Administration21

Radio and Television broadcasting11

Special Education5

Sports / Exercise science40

Theology / Divinity / Religious studies72

Urban and Regional planning15