100 Best universities for Mathematics 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 Mathematics. A graph of 7.61M citations received by 414K academic papers made by 141 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 Mathematics

#15 in Asia

#104 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#31 in Asia

#156 in the World

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

3. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#40 in Asia

#196 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

4. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#49 in Asia

#249 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#52 in Asia

#259 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Mathematics

#87 in Asia

#419 in the World

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

7. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#89 in Asia

#434 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

8. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Mathematics

#125 in Asia

#532 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

9. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#128 in Asia

#541 in the World

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

10. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Mathematics

#157 in Asia

#642 in the World

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

11. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#158 in Asia

#643 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

12. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#178 in Asia

#699 in the World

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

13. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#179 in Asia

#703 in the World

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

14. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Mathematics

#204 in Asia

#788 in the World

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

15. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Mathematics

#211 in Asia

#807 in the World

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

16. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#233 in Asia

#862 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

17. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#238 in Asia

#882 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

18. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#287 in Asia

#997 in the World

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

19. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Mathematics

#306 in Asia

#1044 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

20. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Mathematics

#318 in Asia

#1068 in the World

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

21. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Mathematics

#330 in Asia

#1103 in the World

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

22. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Mathematics

#346 in Asia

#1145 in the World

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

23. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#352 in Asia

#1160 in the World

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

24. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#357 in Asia

#1169 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

25. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#375 in Asia

#1206 in the World

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

26. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#390 in Asia

#1233 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

27. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#391 in Asia

#1238 in the World

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

28. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Mathematics

#407 in Asia

#1273 in the World

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

29. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Mathematics

#416 in Asia

#1286 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

30. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Mathematics

#426 in Asia

#1307 in the World

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

31. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Mathematics

#455 in Asia

#1371 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

32. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#463 in Asia

#1387 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

33. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Mathematics

#484 in Asia

#1433 in the World

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

34. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Mathematics

#499 in Asia

#1464 in the World

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

35. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#508 in Asia

#1477 in the World

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

36. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Mathematics

#517 in Asia

#1497 in the World

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

37. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Mathematics

#518 in Asia

#1498 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

38. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Mathematics

#550 in Asia

#1567 in the World

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

39. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#571 in Asia

#1607 in the World

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

40. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#587 in Asia

#1626 in the World

Founded: 1946

41. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#594 in Asia

#1641 in the World

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

42. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#657 in Asia

#1771 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

43. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Mathematics

#659 in Asia

#1774 in the World

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

44. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Mathematics

#712 in Asia

#1872 in the World

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

45. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#736 in Asia

#1917 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

46. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Mathematics

#784 in Asia

#2002 in the World

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

47. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Mathematics

#787 in Asia

#2007 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

48. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Mathematics

#794 in Asia

#2023 in the World

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

49. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Mathematics

#800 in Asia

#2037 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

50. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Mathematics

#810 in Asia

#2060 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

51. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Mathematics

#890 in Asia

#2224 in the World

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

52. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#896 in Asia

#2237 in the World

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

53. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea | Goyang

For Mathematics

#946 in Asia

#2337 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

54. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Mathematics

#965 in Asia

#2374 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

55. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Mathematics

#968 in Asia

#2379 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

56. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Mathematics

#972 in Asia

#2391 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

57. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Mathematics

#1017 in Asia

#2485 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

58. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#1019 in Asia

#2490 in the World

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

59. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Mathematics

#1052 in Asia

#2554 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

60. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Mathematics

#1093 in Asia

#2629 in the World

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

61. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#1099 in Asia

#2650 in the World

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

62. Seoul National University of Education

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#1142 in Asia

#2744 in the World

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

63. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Mathematics

#1149 in Asia

#2752 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

64. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#1164 in Asia

#2777 in the World

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

65. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#1191 in Asia

#2828 in the World

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

66. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea | Cheonan

For Mathematics

#1213 in Asia

#2878 in the World

Founded: 1991

67. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Mathematics

#1262 in Asia

#2970 in the World

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

68. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Mathematics

#1273 in Asia

#2998 in the World

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

69. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#1292 in Asia

#3029 in the World

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

70. Dongseo University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#1295 in Asia

#3034 in the World

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

71. Korea National University of Education

South Korea | Cheongju

For Mathematics

#1327 in Asia

#3097 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

72. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Mathematics

#1357 in Asia

#3151 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

73. Woosong University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#1373 in Asia

#3181 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

74. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#1380 in Asia

#3192 in the World

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

75. Sungshin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#1393 in Asia

#3218 in the World

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

76. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#1394 in Asia

#3222 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

77. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Mathematics

#1404 in Asia

#3242 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

78. Pai Chai University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#1410 in Asia

#3266 in the World

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

79. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Mathematics

#1437 in Asia

#3325 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

80. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Mathematics

#1442 in Asia

#3334 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

81. Konyang University

South Korea | Nonsan

For Mathematics

#1449 in Asia

#3354 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

82. Hankyong National University

South Korea | Anseong

For Mathematics

#1472 in Asia

#3393 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

83. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Mathematics

#1479 in Asia

#3419 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

84. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Mathematics

#1512 in Asia

#3487 in the World

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

85. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#1522 in Asia

#3508 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

86. Korea Polytechnic University

South Korea | Siheung

For Mathematics

#1526 in Asia

#3521 in the World

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

87. Hansung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#1529 in Asia

#3525 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

88. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#1549 in Asia

#3575 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

89. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Mathematics

#1591 in Asia

#3672 in the World

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

90. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Mathematics

#1631 in Asia

#3760 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

91. Kosin University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#1639 in Asia

#3771 in the World

Founded: 1946

92. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Mathematics

#1642 in Asia

#3775 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

93. Sangji University

South Korea | Wonju

For Mathematics

#1657 in Asia

#3807 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

94. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Mathematics

#1673 in Asia

#3850 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

95. Namseoul University

South Korea | Cheonan

For Mathematics

#1741 in Asia

#4015 in the World

Founded: 1993

96. Sahmyook University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#1742 in Asia

#4018 in the World

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

97. Luther University

South Korea | Yongin

For Mathematics

#1770 in Asia

#4080 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

98. Woosuk University

South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Mathematics

#1838 in Asia

#4230 in the World

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

99. Handong Global University

South Korea | Pohang

For Mathematics

#1841 in Asia

#4235 in the World

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

100. Honam University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Mathematics

#1863 in Asia

#4303 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

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

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