100 Best Law schools in South Korea

Updated: February 29, 2024

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in South Korea ranked based on their research performance in Law. A graph of 2.56M citations received by 166K academic papers made by 136 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 | Seoul

For Law

#22 in Asia

#236 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#36 in Asia

#341 in the World

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

3. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#42 in Asia

#359 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

4. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#49 in Asia

#400 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#79 in Asia

#573 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#93 in Asia

#623 in the World

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

7. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#101 in Asia

#670 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

8. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Law

#162 in Asia

#894 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

9. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#183 in Asia

#960 in the World

Enrollment: 22,268
Founded: 1886

10. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#187 in Asia

#976 in the World

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

11. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Law

#191 in Asia

#984 in the World

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

12. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Law

#236 in Asia

#1117 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

13. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#244 in Asia

#1140 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

14. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Law

#246 in Asia

#1151 in the World

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

15. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Law

#248 in Asia

#1157 in the World

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

16. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#282 in Asia

#1264 in the World

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

17. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Law

#323 in Asia

#1395 in the World

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

18. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#350 in Asia

#1460 in the World

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

19. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#372 in Asia

#1531 in the World

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

20. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#387 in Asia

#1564 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

21. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Law

#393 in Asia

#1578 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

22. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#406 in Asia

#1599 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

23. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Law

#419 in Asia

#1634 in the World

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

24. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#456 in Asia

#1717 in the World

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

25. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Law

#458 in Asia

#1725 in the World

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

26. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Law

#464 in Asia

#1738 in the World

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

27. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#472 in Asia

#1758 in the World

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

28. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Law

#476 in Asia

#1772 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

29. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Law

#479 in Asia

#1785 in the World

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

30. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Law

#502 in Asia

#1844 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

31. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Law

#513 in Asia

#1873 in the World

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

32. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#519 in Asia

#1887 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

33. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Law

#525 in Asia

#1902 in the World

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

34. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Law

#528 in Asia

#1905 in the World

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

35. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Law

#540 in Asia

#1933 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

36. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Law

#570 in Asia

#1994 in the World

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

37. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#584 in Asia

#2022 in the World

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

38. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Law

#592 in Asia

#2037 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

39. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#593 in Asia

#2040 in the World

Founded: 1946

40. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#623 in Asia

#2119 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

41. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Law

#641 in Asia

#2157 in the World

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

42. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Law

#655 in Asia

#2191 in the World

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

43. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Law

#663 in Asia

#2214 in the World

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

44. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Law

#702 in Asia

#2289 in the World

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

45. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Law

#777 in Asia

#2444 in the World

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

46. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#809 in Asia

#2514 in the World

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

47. Seoul National University of Education

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#824 in Asia

#2540 in the World

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

48. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#892 in Asia

#2675 in the World

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

49. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Law

#894 in Asia

#2680 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

50. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#942 in Asia

#2761 in the World

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

51. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#989 in Asia

#2875 in the World

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

52. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea | Goyang

For Law

#1000 in Asia

#2898 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

53. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Law

#1017 in Asia

#2933 in the World

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

54. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Law

#1020 in Asia

#2937 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

55. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#1031 in Asia

#2959 in the World

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

56. Dongseo University

South Korea | Busan

For Law

#1048 in Asia

#2988 in the World

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

57. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Law

#1062 in Asia

#3022 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

58. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Law

#1090 in Asia

#3086 in the World

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

59. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Law

#1099 in Asia

#3104 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

60. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Law

#1116 in Asia

#3141 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

61. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Law

#1145 in Asia

#3200 in the World

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

62. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Law

#1256 in Asia

#3442 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

63. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Law

#1265 in Asia

#3469 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

64. Woosong University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#1270 in Asia

#3479 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

65. Pai Chai University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#1272 in Asia

#3481 in the World

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

66. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Law

#1273 in Asia

#3482 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

67. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#1292 in Asia

#3514 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

68. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Law

#1320 in Asia

#3565 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

69. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Law

#1322 in Asia

#3569 in the World

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

70. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Law

#1327 in Asia

#3585 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

71. Hansung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#1331 in Asia

#3596 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

72. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Law

#1351 in Asia

#3637 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

73. Konyang University

South Korea | Nonsan

For Law

#1361 in Asia

#3661 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

74. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#1371 in Asia

#3696 in the World

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

75. Sangji University

South Korea | Wonju

For Law

#1412 in Asia

#3792 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

76. Sungshin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#1425 in Asia

#3815 in the World

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

77. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea | Cheonan

For Law

#1428 in Asia

#3821 in the World

Founded: 1991

78. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Law

#1452 in Asia

#3875 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

79. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Law

#1461 in Asia

#3897 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

80. Korea National University of Education

South Korea | Cheongju

For Law

#1488 in Asia

#3953 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

81. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea | Busan

For Law

#1521 in Asia

#4022 in the World

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

82. Sahmyook University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#1579 in Asia

#4142 in the World

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

83. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#1581 in Asia

#4144 in the World

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

84. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Law

#1595 in Asia

#4166 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

85. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Law

#1600 in Asia

#4172 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

86. Namseoul University

South Korea | Cheonan

For Law

#1601 in Asia

#4175 in the World

Founded: 1993

87. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Law

#1619 in Asia

#4211 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

88. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Law

#1643 in Asia

#4277 in the World

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

89. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Law

#1653 in Asia

#4301 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

90. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Law

#1681 in Asia

#4365 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

91. Duksung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#1699 in Asia

#4404 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

92. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Law

#1718 in Asia

#4454 in the World

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

93. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Law

#1719 in Asia

#4457 in the World

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

94. Honam University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Law

#1766 in Asia

#4562 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

95. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Law

#1777 in Asia

#4584 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

96. Korea Polytechnic University

South Korea | Siheung

For Law

#1797 in Asia

#4643 in the World

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

97. Woosuk University

South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Law

#1802 in Asia

#4651 in the World

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

98. Hankyong National University

South Korea | Anseong

For Law

#1807 in Asia

#4658 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

99. Kangnam University

South Korea | Yongin

For Law

#1827 in Asia

#4712 in the World

Enrollment: 9,870
Founded: 1946

100. Luther University

South Korea | Yongin

For Law

#1889 in Asia

#4837 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfields in South Korea

Broadcast Journalism15

Classics and Ancient History34

Communications and Public Relations54

Criminology and Criminal Justice7

Early Childhood Education6

Education Majors87

Forensic Science15

Gender Studies15

Human Rights Law6

Intellectual Property and Patent Law16

International Law3

International Relations and Diplomacy9

Journalism and Digital Media25

Law Enforcement5

Library and Information science36

Media Studies11

Military science16

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution8

Occupational Safety and Health25

Political Economy9

Political Science136

Public Policy / Administration12

Radio and Television broadcasting13

Special Education5

Sports / Exercise science29

Theology / Divinity / Religious studies63

Urban and Regional planning11