100 Best universities for Philosophy 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 Philosophy. A graph of 4.36M citations received by 260K 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

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#25 in Asia

#285 in the World

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

2. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Philosophy

#51 in Asia

#415 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

3. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#61 in Asia

#459 in the World

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

4. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#90 in Asia

#602 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#115 in Asia

#719 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#162 in Asia

#875 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

7. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Philosophy

#181 in Asia

#951 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

8. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#200 in Asia

#1015 in the World

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

9. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Philosophy

#232 in Asia

#1135 in the World

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

10. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Philosophy

#258 in Asia

#1208 in the World

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

11. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Philosophy

#263 in Asia

#1225 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

12. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#281 in Asia

#1287 in the World

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

13. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#314 in Asia

#1381 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

14. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Philosophy

#324 in Asia

#1411 in the World

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

15. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Philosophy

#343 in Asia

#1463 in the World

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

16. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#375 in Asia

#1556 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

17. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#386 in Asia

#1593 in the World

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

18. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Philosophy

#416 in Asia

#1684 in the World

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

19. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Philosophy

#424 in Asia

#1703 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

20. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Philosophy

#425 in Asia

#1704 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

21. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#427 in Asia

#1710 in the World

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

22. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#428 in Asia

#1712 in the World

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

23. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Philosophy

#434 in Asia

#1730 in the World

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

24. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#460 in Asia

#1793 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

25. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Philosophy

#468 in Asia

#1813 in the World

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

26. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Philosophy

#471 in Asia

#1821 in the World

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

27. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#528 in Asia

#1982 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

28. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Philosophy

#566 in Asia

#2067 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

29. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Philosophy

#574 in Asia

#2081 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

30. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Philosophy

#621 in Asia

#2217 in the World

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

31. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Philosophy

#622 in Asia

#2218 in the World

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

32. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Philosophy

#659 in Asia

#2309 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

33. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Philosophy

#661 in Asia

#2317 in the World

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

34. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#670 in Asia

#2335 in the World

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

35. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Philosophy

#699 in Asia

#2387 in the World

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

36. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Philosophy

#704 in Asia

#2393 in the World

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

37. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Philosophy

#707 in Asia

#2397 in the World

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

38. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#726 in Asia

#2453 in the World

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

39. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#732 in Asia

#2468 in the World

Founded: 1946

40. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Philosophy

#744 in Asia

#2507 in the World

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

41. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#822 in Asia

#2668 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

42. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#825 in Asia

#2677 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

43. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#854 in Asia

#2734 in the World

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

44. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Philosophy

#881 in Asia

#2790 in the World

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

45. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Philosophy

#924 in Asia

#2882 in the World

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

46. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Philosophy

#929 in Asia

#2889 in the World

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

47. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Philosophy

#956 in Asia

#2935 in the World

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

48. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Philosophy

#965 in Asia

#2953 in the World

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

49. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Philosophy

#991 in Asia

#3006 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

50. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#1024 in Asia

#3077 in the World

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

51. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Philosophy

#1032 in Asia

#3090 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

52. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Philosophy

#1041 in Asia

#3106 in the World

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

53. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Philosophy

#1068 in Asia

#3165 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

54. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#1103 in Asia

#3244 in the World

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

55. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Philosophy

#1108 in Asia

#3254 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

56. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Philosophy

#1158 in Asia

#3366 in the World

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

57. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Philosophy

#1166 in Asia

#3383 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

58. Seoul National University of Education

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#1177 in Asia

#3407 in the World

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

59. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Philosophy

#1192 in Asia

#3440 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

60. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Philosophy

#1196 in Asia

#3447 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

61. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea | Goyang

For Philosophy

#1267 in Asia

#3598 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

62. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Philosophy

#1284 in Asia

#3628 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

63. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Philosophy

#1298 in Asia

#3659 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

64. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Philosophy

#1302 in Asia

#3666 in the World

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

65. Luther University

South Korea | Yongin

For Philosophy

#1307 in Asia

#3674 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

66. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Philosophy

#1324 in Asia

#3709 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

67. Dongseo University

South Korea | Busan

For Philosophy

#1344 in Asia

#3741 in the World

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

68. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Philosophy

#1357 in Asia

#3767 in the World

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

69. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Philosophy

#1371 in Asia

#3794 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

70. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Philosophy

#1373 in Asia

#3798 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

71. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Philosophy

#1444 in Asia

#3936 in the World

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

72. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Philosophy

#1456 in Asia

#3964 in the World

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

73. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Philosophy

#1458 in Asia

#3966 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

74. Woosong University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Philosophy

#1460 in Asia

#3971 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

75. Chinju National University of Education

South Korea | Jinju

For Philosophy

#1462 in Asia

#3973 in the World

Founded: 1923

76. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea | Busan

For Philosophy

#1466 in Asia

#3985 in the World

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

77. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea | Cheonan

For Philosophy

#1484 in Asia

#4019 in the World

Founded: 1991

78. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Philosophy

#1485 in Asia

#4020 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

79. Sungshin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#1491 in Asia

#4031 in the World

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

80. Pai Chai University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Philosophy

#1496 in Asia

#4045 in the World

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

81. Hankyong National University

South Korea | Anseong

For Philosophy

#1523 in Asia

#4101 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

82. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Philosophy

#1541 in Asia

#4145 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

83. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#1562 in Asia

#4179 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

84. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Philosophy

#1563 in Asia

#4180 in the World

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

85. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Philosophy

#1565 in Asia

#4184 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

86. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Philosophy

#1583 in Asia

#4226 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

87. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Philosophy

#1614 in Asia

#4294 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

88. Korea National University of Education

South Korea | Cheongju

For Philosophy

#1631 in Asia

#4338 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

89. Hansung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#1665 in Asia

#4407 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

90. Konyang University

South Korea | Nonsan

For Philosophy

#1678 in Asia

#4436 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

91. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Philosophy

#1680 in Asia

#4441 in the World

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

92. Sahmyook University

South Korea | Seoul

For Philosophy

#1682 in Asia

#4446 in the World

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

93. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Philosophy

#1745 in Asia

#4589 in the World

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

94. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Philosophy

#1748 in Asia

#4593 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

95. Sangji University

South Korea | Wonju

For Philosophy

#1786 in Asia

#4685 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

96. Daejin University

South Korea | Pocheon

For Philosophy

#1792 in Asia

#4700 in the World

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

97. Kangnam University

South Korea | Yongin

For Philosophy

#1822 in Asia

#4748 in the World

Enrollment: 9,870
Founded: 1946

98. Namseoul University

South Korea | Cheonan

For Philosophy

#1827 in Asia

#4753 in the World

Founded: 1993

99. Kosin University

South Korea | Busan

For Philosophy

#1831 in Asia

#4759 in the World

Founded: 1946

100. Honam University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Philosophy

#1837 in Asia

#4768 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

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

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Journalism and Digital Media29

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