100 Best universities for Political Science 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 Political Science. A graph of 3.86M citations received by 207K 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 Political Science

#22 in Asia

#297 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#34 in Asia

#418 in the World

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

3. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Political Science

#47 in Asia

#473 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

4. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#54 in Asia

#504 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#90 in Asia

#672 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#107 in Asia

#741 in the World

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

7. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#126 in Asia

#818 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

8. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#217 in Asia

#1172 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

9. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#219 in Asia

#1180 in the World

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

10. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Political Science

#225 in Asia

#1211 in the World

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

11. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Political Science

#243 in Asia

#1258 in the World

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

12. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Political Science

#249 in Asia

#1264 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

13. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Political Science

#267 in Asia

#1309 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

14. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Political Science

#268 in Asia

#1310 in the World

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

15. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#277 in Asia

#1332 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

16. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#349 in Asia

#1545 in the World

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

17. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Political Science

#372 in Asia

#1626 in the World

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

18. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#398 in Asia

#1716 in the World

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

19. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#399 in Asia

#1717 in the World

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

20. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#422 in Asia

#1775 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

21. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Political Science

#446 in Asia

#1821 in the World

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

22. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#462 in Asia

#1860 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

23. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Political Science

#463 in Asia

#1861 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

24. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Political Science

#490 in Asia

#1909 in the World

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

25. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Political Science

#508 in Asia

#1956 in the World

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

26. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Political Science

#540 in Asia

#2047 in the World

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

27. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Political Science

#543 in Asia

#2054 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

28. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Political Science

#558 in Asia

#2099 in the World

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

29. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#561 in Asia

#2103 in the World

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

30. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Political Science

#585 in Asia

#2169 in the World

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

31. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Political Science

#590 in Asia

#2180 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

32. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Political Science

#593 in Asia

#2186 in the World

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

33. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Political Science

#596 in Asia

#2194 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

34. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#627 in Asia

#2288 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

35. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Political Science

#652 in Asia

#2360 in the World

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

36. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#656 in Asia

#2365 in the World

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

37. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Political Science

#665 in Asia

#2380 in the World

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

38. Seoul National University of Education

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#674 in Asia

#2398 in the World

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

39. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Political Science

#688 in Asia

#2440 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

40. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#689 in Asia

#2443 in the World

Founded: 1946

41. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Political Science

#725 in Asia

#2523 in the World

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

42. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Political Science

#740 in Asia

#2563 in the World

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

43. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#752 in Asia

#2592 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

44. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Political Science

#757 in Asia

#2602 in the World

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

45. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Political Science

#768 in Asia

#2621 in the World

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

46. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Political Science

#807 in Asia

#2712 in the World

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

47. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#882 in Asia

#2879 in the World

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

48. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Political Science

#913 in Asia

#2931 in the World

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

49. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Political Science

#996 in Asia

#3102 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

50. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#1008 in Asia

#3128 in the World

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

51. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Political Science

#1046 in Asia

#3213 in the World

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

52. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#1048 in Asia

#3218 in the World

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

53. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Political Science

#1102 in Asia

#3321 in the World

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

54. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Political Science

#1115 in Asia

#3349 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

55. Woosong University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Political Science

#1121 in Asia

#3366 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

56. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Political Science

#1129 in Asia

#3383 in the World

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

57. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea | Goyang

For Political Science

#1135 in Asia

#3396 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

58. Dongseo University

South Korea | Busan

For Political Science

#1138 in Asia

#3402 in the World

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

59. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Political Science

#1142 in Asia

#3411 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

60. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Political Science

#1162 in Asia

#3444 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

61. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Political Science

#1172 in Asia

#3462 in the World

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

62. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Political Science

#1221 in Asia

#3580 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

63. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Political Science

#1309 in Asia

#3787 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

64. Luther University

South Korea | Yongin

For Political Science

#1312 in Asia

#3796 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

65. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Political Science

#1321 in Asia

#3811 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

66. Hansung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#1337 in Asia

#3844 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

67. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Political Science

#1358 in Asia

#3895 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

68. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#1362 in Asia

#3902 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

69. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Political Science

#1376 in Asia

#3925 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

70. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Political Science

#1389 in Asia

#3950 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

71. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Political Science

#1403 in Asia

#3982 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

72. Pai Chai University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Political Science

#1408 in Asia

#3994 in the World

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

73. Konyang University

South Korea | Nonsan

For Political Science

#1421 in Asia

#4025 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

74. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Political Science

#1428 in Asia

#4038 in the World

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

75. Sungshin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#1437 in Asia

#4060 in the World

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

76. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Political Science

#1454 in Asia

#4087 in the World

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

77. Korea National University of Education

South Korea | Cheongju

For Political Science

#1484 in Asia

#4138 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

78. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Political Science

#1498 in Asia

#4176 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

79. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Political Science

#1519 in Asia

#4214 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

80. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea | Busan

For Political Science

#1520 in Asia

#4216 in the World

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

81. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea | Cheonan

For Political Science

#1542 in Asia

#4258 in the World

Founded: 1991

82. Sahmyook University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#1560 in Asia

#4291 in the World

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

83. Sangji University

South Korea | Wonju

For Political Science

#1565 in Asia

#4300 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

84. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Political Science

#1591 in Asia

#4354 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

85. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Political Science

#1599 in Asia

#4367 in the World

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

86. Namseoul University

South Korea | Cheonan

For Political Science

#1601 in Asia

#4376 in the World

Founded: 1993

87. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Political Science

#1619 in Asia

#4409 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

88. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Political Science

#1655 in Asia

#4494 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

89. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Political Science

#1678 in Asia

#4545 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

90. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Political Science

#1690 in Asia

#4569 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

91. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Political Science

#1699 in Asia

#4596 in the World

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

92. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Political Science

#1739 in Asia

#4676 in the World

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

93. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Political Science

#1771 in Asia

#4743 in the World

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

94. Honam University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Political Science

#1786 in Asia

#4771 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

95. Woosuk University

South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Political Science

#1806 in Asia

#4805 in the World

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

96. Hankyong National University

South Korea | Anseong

For Political Science

#1811 in Asia

#4815 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

97. Duksung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Political Science

#1862 in Asia

#4906 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

98. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Political Science

#1895 in Asia

#4976 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

99. Baekseok University

South Korea | Cheonan

For Political Science

#1914 in Asia

#5020 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1994

100. Handong Global University

South Korea | Pohang

For Political Science

#1926 in Asia

#5050 in the World

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

The best cities to study Political Science 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 Journalism15

Classics and Ancient History36

Communications and Public Relations58

Criminology and Criminal Justice9

Demography105

Early Childhood Education6

Intellectual Property and Patent Law15

International Law5

International Relations and Diplomacy10

Journalism and Digital Media29

Law140

Law Enforcement5

Library and Information science41

Linguistics128

Media Studies11

Military science16

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution10

Occupational Safety and Health24

Philosophy140

Political Economy10

Public Policy / Administration20

Publishing4

Radio and Television broadcasting11

Social Work5

Sociology137

Special Education7

Sports / Exercise science38

Theology / Divinity / Religious studies69

Urban and Regional planning14