100 Best Law schools 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 Law. A graph of 4.15M citations received by 209K academic papers made by 140 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 Law

#22 in Asia

#228 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#35 in Asia

#328 in the World

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

3. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#50 in Asia

#390 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

4. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#53 in Asia

#409 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#83 in Asia

#566 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#95 in Asia

#607 in the World

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

7. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#112 in Asia

#666 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

8. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#203 in Asia

#969 in the World

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

9. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#208 in Asia

#980 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

10. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Law

#211 in Asia

#1000 in the World

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

11. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Law

#232 in Asia

#1069 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 Law

#233 in Asia

#1071 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

13. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Law

#249 in Asia

#1112 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

14. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#250 in Asia

#1121 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

15. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Law

#287 in Asia

#1214 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

16. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#335 in Asia

#1352 in the World

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

17. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Law

#347 in Asia

#1383 in the World

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

18. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#373 in Asia

#1460 in the World

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

19. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#384 in Asia

#1479 in the World

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

20. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Law

#425 in Asia

#1582 in the World

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

21. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#437 in Asia

#1606 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

22. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#440 in Asia

#1612 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

23. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Law

#441 in Asia

#1616 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

24. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Law

#442 in Asia

#1617 in the World

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

25. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#479 in Asia

#1703 in the World

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

26. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Law

#504 in Asia

#1761 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

27. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Law

#508 in Asia

#1767 in the World

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

28. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Law

#517 in Asia

#1784 in the World

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

29. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#538 in Asia

#1833 in the World

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

30. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Law

#548 in Asia

#1859 in the World

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

31. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Law

#549 in Asia

#1861 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

32. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Law

#562 in Asia

#1904 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

33. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Law

#580 in Asia

#1948 in the World

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

34. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#596 in Asia

#1988 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

35. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Law

#619 in Asia

#2051 in the World

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

36. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#631 in Asia

#2075 in the World

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

37. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Law

#646 in Asia

#2112 in the World

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

38. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#664 in Asia

#2140 in the World

Founded: 1946

39. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Eonyang

For Law

#665 in Asia

#2143 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

40. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Law

#685 in Asia

#2184 in the World

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

41. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Law

#713 in Asia

#2264 in the World

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

42. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Law

#728 in Asia

#2296 in the World

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

43. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#732 in Asia

#2304 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

44. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Law

#738 in Asia

#2314 in the World

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

45. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Law

#763 in Asia

#2366 in the World

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

46. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#871 in Asia

#2578 in the World

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

47. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#932 in Asia

#2713 in the World

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

48. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Law

#988 in Asia

#2821 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

49. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#991 in Asia

#2827 in the World

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

50. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#995 in Asia

#2833 in the World

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

51. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#1002 in Asia

#2846 in the World

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

52. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Law

#1015 in Asia

#2881 in the World

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

53. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Law

#1058 in Asia

#2948 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

54. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Law

#1061 in Asia

#2953 in the World

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

55. Woosong University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#1080 in Asia

#2997 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

56. Korea Aerospace University

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South Korea | Goyang

For Law

#1103 in Asia

#3049 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

57. Anyang University - South Korea

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South Korea | Anyang

For Law

#1111 in Asia

#3069 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

58. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#1113 in Asia

#3071 in the World

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

59. Dongseo University

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South Korea | Busan

For Law

#1118 in Asia

#3081 in the World

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

60. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Law

#1121 in Asia

#3084 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

61. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Law

#1187 in Asia

#3238 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

62. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Law

#1193 in Asia

#3248 in the World

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

63. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Law

#1268 in Asia

#3426 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

64. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Law

#1303 in Asia

#3512 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

65. Hansung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#1331 in Asia

#3566 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

66. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Law

#1344 in Asia

#3593 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

67. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Law

#1361 in Asia

#3625 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

68. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#1363 in Asia

#3629 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

69. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Law

#1375 in Asia

#3650 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

70. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Law

#1378 in Asia

#3654 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

71. Pai Chai University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#1393 in Asia

#3682 in the World

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

72. Sungshin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#1411 in Asia

#3729 in the World

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

73. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#1429 in Asia

#3762 in the World

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

74. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Law

#1452 in Asia

#3798 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

75. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Law

#1462 in Asia

#3816 in the World

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

76. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For Law

#1467 in Asia

#3823 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

77. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Law

#1493 in Asia

#3875 in the World

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

78. Korea National University of Education

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Law

#1504 in Asia

#3901 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

79. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Law

#1512 in Asia

#3936 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

80. Luther University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Law

#1518 in Asia

#3947 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

81. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For Law

#1538 in Asia

#3990 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

82. Sahmyook University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#1544 in Asia

#4001 in the World

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

83. Korea University of Technology and Education

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Law

#1547 in Asia

#4007 in the World

Founded: 1991

84. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Law

#1572 in Asia

#4078 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

85. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Law

#1573 in Asia

#4080 in the World

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

86. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Law

#1579 in Asia

#4100 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

87. Namseoul University

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Law

#1609 in Asia

#4154 in the World

Founded: 1993

88. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Law

#1649 in Asia

#4238 in the World

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

89. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For Law

#1652 in Asia

#4246 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

90. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Law

#1677 in Asia

#4314 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

91. Korea National University of Transportation

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South Korea | Chungju

For Law

#1693 in Asia

#4348 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

92. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For Law

#1699 in Asia

#4361 in the World

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

93. Catholic Kwandong University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Law

#1769 in Asia

#4503 in the World

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

94. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Law

#1792 in Asia

#4547 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

95. Woosuk University

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South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Law

#1795 in Asia

#4552 in the World

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

96. Honam University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Law

#1824 in Asia

#4621 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

97. Duksung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Law

#1841 in Asia

#4676 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

98. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Law

#1851 in Asia

#4698 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

99. Baekseok University

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Law

#1906 in Asia

#4817 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1994

100. Handong Global University

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South Korea | Pohang

For Law

#1914 in Asia

#4831 in the World

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

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

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