Philosophy in Daejeon: 8 Best universities Ranked 2025

Below is a list of best universities in Daejeon ranked based on their research performance in Philosophy. A graph of 419K citations received by 23K academic papers made by 8 universities in Daejeon 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. KAIST

For Philosophy

#2 in South Korea

#51 in Asia

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

2. Chungnam National University

For Philosophy

#26 in South Korea

#471 in Asia

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

3. University of Science and Technology Korea

For Philosophy

#52 in South Korea

#1041 in Asia

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

4. Hannam University

For Philosophy

#64 in South Korea

#1302 in Asia

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

5. Daejeon University

For Philosophy

#71 in South Korea

#1444 in Asia

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

6. Woosong University

For Philosophy

#74 in South Korea

#1460 in Asia

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

7. Pai Chai University

For Philosophy

#80 in South Korea

#1496 in Asia

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

8. Hanbat National University

For Philosophy

#84 in South Korea

#1563 in Asia

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

Universities for Philosophy near Daejeon

Distance, km 📏 km	University	Country rank 🏆	City
32	Chungbuk National University	25	Cheongju
42	Soonchunhyang University	40	Asan
57	Wonkwang University	47	Iksan
61	Chonbuk National University	23	Jeonju
78	Kunsan National University	55	Gunsan
100	Myongji University	49	Yongin
108	Ajou University	14	Suwon
110	Dankook University	33	Yongin
110	Kyonggi University	44	Suwon
113	Keimyung University	36	Daegu

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfields in Daejeon

Law8

Theology / Divinity / Religious studies5