100 Best universities for Mathematics in South Korea

Updated: February 29, 2024

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 5.61M citations received by 368K academic papers made by 138 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

#14 in Asia

#101 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#31 in Asia

#151 in the World

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

3. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#36 in Asia

#186 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

4. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#47 in Asia

#246 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#48 in Asia

#251 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Mathematics

#77 in Asia

#389 in the World

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

7. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#89 in Asia

#431 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

8. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Mathematics

#113 in Asia

#501 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

9. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#125 in Asia

#540 in the World

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

10. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#148 in Asia

#639 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

11. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Mathematics

#152 in Asia

#649 in the World

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

12. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#165 in Asia

#677 in the World

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

13. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#173 in Asia

#715 in the World

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

14. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Mathematics

#188 in Asia

#758 in the World

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

15. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Mathematics

#194 in Asia

#770 in the World

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

16. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#225 in Asia

#855 in the World

Enrollment: 22,268
Founded: 1886

17. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#240 in Asia

#896 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

18. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#277 in Asia

#1006 in the World

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

19. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Mathematics

#283 in Asia

#1016 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

20. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Mathematics

#304 in Asia

#1072 in the World

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

21. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Mathematics

#308 in Asia

#1077 in the World

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

22. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#326 in Asia

#1112 in the World

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

23. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Mathematics

#332 in Asia

#1123 in the World

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

24. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#349 in Asia

#1181 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

25. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#355 in Asia

#1197 in the World

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

26. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#365 in Asia

#1214 in the World

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

27. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#369 in Asia

#1226 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

28. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Mathematics

#384 in Asia

#1262 in the World

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

29. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Mathematics

#385 in Asia

#1263 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

30. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#408 in Asia

#1308 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

31. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Mathematics

#416 in Asia

#1327 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

32. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Mathematics

#429 in Asia

#1349 in the World

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

33. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#451 in Asia

#1408 in the World

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

34. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Mathematics

#454 in Asia

#1412 in the World

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

35. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Mathematics

#476 in Asia

#1456 in the World

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

36. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Mathematics

#480 in Asia

#1461 in the World

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

37. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Mathematics

#516 in Asia

#1528 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

38. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#532 in Asia

#1556 in the World

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

39. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Mathematics

#535 in Asia

#1562 in the World

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

40. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#537 in Asia

#1567 in the World

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

41. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#570 in Asia

#1622 in the World

Founded: 1946

42. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#589 in Asia

#1658 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

43. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Mathematics

#681 in Asia

#1829 in the World

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

44. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Mathematics

#691 in Asia

#1846 in the World

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

45. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#723 in Asia

#1916 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

46. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Mathematics

#730 in Asia

#1925 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

47. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Mathematics

#734 in Asia

#1938 in the World

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

48. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Mathematics

#768 in Asia

#2013 in the World

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

49. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Mathematics

#773 in Asia

#2027 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

50. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Mathematics

#799 in Asia

#2068 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

51. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#846 in Asia

#2145 in the World

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

52. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Mathematics

#870 in Asia

#2201 in the World

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

53. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea | Goyang

For Mathematics

#891 in Asia

#2253 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

54. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Mathematics

#926 in Asia

#2330 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

55. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Mathematics

#937 in Asia

#2349 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

56. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Mathematics

#965 in Asia

#2398 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

57. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Mathematics

#976 in Asia

#2420 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

58. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#997 in Asia

#2464 in the World

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

59. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Mathematics

#1032 in Asia

#2539 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

60. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Mathematics

#1039 in Asia

#2550 in the World

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

61. Seoul National University of Education

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#1062 in Asia

#2594 in the World

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

62. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Mathematics

#1116 in Asia

#2703 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

63. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#1141 in Asia

#2745 in the World

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

64. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea | Cheonan

For Mathematics

#1168 in Asia

#2799 in the World

Founded: 1991

65. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#1176 in Asia

#2810 in the World

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

66. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Mathematics

#1178 in Asia

#2813 in the World

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

67. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#1185 in Asia

#2830 in the World

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

68. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#1224 in Asia

#2918 in the World

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

69. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Mathematics

#1256 in Asia

#2974 in the World

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

70. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Mathematics

#1310 in Asia

#3079 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

71. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#1312 in Asia

#3082 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

72. Pai Chai University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#1326 in Asia

#3106 in the World

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

73. Korea National University of Education

South Korea | Cheongju

For Mathematics

#1332 in Asia

#3113 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

74. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Mathematics

#1336 in Asia

#3121 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

75. Dongseo University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#1356 in Asia

#3167 in the World

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

76. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Mathematics

#1366 in Asia

#3197 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

77. Hankyong National University

South Korea | Anseong

For Mathematics

#1390 in Asia

#3256 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

78. Korea Polytechnic University

South Korea | Siheung

For Mathematics

#1395 in Asia

#3267 in the World

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

79. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#1396 in Asia

#3269 in the World

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

80. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Mathematics

#1401 in Asia

#3286 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

81. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Mathematics

#1431 in Asia

#3350 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

82. Konyang University

South Korea | Nonsan

For Mathematics

#1440 in Asia

#3372 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

83. Sungshin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#1454 in Asia

#3394 in the World

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

84. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#1474 in Asia

#3433 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

85. Woosong University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Mathematics

#1477 in Asia

#3442 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

86. Hansung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#1501 in Asia

#3487 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

87. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Mathematics

#1521 in Asia

#3527 in the World

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

88. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Mathematics

#1523 in Asia

#3529 in the World

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

89. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#1551 in Asia

#3593 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

90. Kosin University

South Korea | Busan

For Mathematics

#1576 in Asia

#3666 in the World

Enrollment: 4,949
Founded: 1946

91. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Mathematics

#1577 in Asia

#3669 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

92. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Mathematics

#1606 in Asia

#3734 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

93. Sangji University

South Korea | Wonju

For Mathematics

#1615 in Asia

#3754 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

94. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Mathematics

#1641 in Asia

#3810 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

95. Handong Global University

South Korea | Pohang

For Mathematics

#1758 in Asia

#4092 in the World

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

96. Sahmyook University

South Korea | Seoul

For Mathematics

#1766 in Asia

#4127 in the World

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

97. Namseoul University

South Korea | Cheonan

For Mathematics

#1774 in Asia

#4151 in the World

Founded: 1993

98. Woosuk University

South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Mathematics

#1796 in Asia

#4198 in the World

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

99. Kangnam University

South Korea | Yongin

For Mathematics

#1809 in Asia

#4221 in the World

Enrollment: 9,870
Founded: 1946

100. Honam University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Mathematics

#1826 in Asia

#4252 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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