100 Best universities for Statistics in South Korea

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in South Korea ranked based on their research performance in Statistics. A graph of 7.01M citations received by 350K academic papers made by 137 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

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#15 in Asia

#101 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#27 in Asia

#144 in the World

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

3. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Statistics

#37 in Asia

#189 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

4. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#46 in Asia

#228 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#48 in Asia

#232 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Statistics

#73 in Asia

#369 in the World

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

7. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#88 in Asia

#408 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

8. Pohang University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Pohang

For Statistics

#111 in Asia

#489 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

9. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#134 in Asia

#544 in the World

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

10. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#146 in Asia

#611 in the World

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

11. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Statistics

#151 in Asia

#623 in the World

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

12. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Statistics

#152 in Asia

#627 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

13. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#158 in Asia

#645 in the World

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

14. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Statistics

#184 in Asia

#719 in the World

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

15. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Statistics

#200 in Asia

#774 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

16. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#212 in Asia

#802 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

17. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#227 in Asia

#849 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

18. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Statistics

#244 in Asia

#894 in the World

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

19. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Statistics

#274 in Asia

#957 in the World

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

20. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Statistics

#281 in Asia

#975 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

21. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Statistics

#291 in Asia

#1004 in the World

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

22. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Statistics

#302 in Asia

#1038 in the World

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

23. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#330 in Asia

#1104 in the World

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

24. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#335 in Asia

#1113 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

25. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#340 in Asia

#1132 in the World

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

26. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Statistics

#344 in Asia

#1140 in the World

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

27. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#367 in Asia

#1194 in the World

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

28. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Statistics

#368 in Asia

#1195 in the World

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

29. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Statistics

#381 in Asia

#1216 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

30. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Statistics

#403 in Asia

#1253 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

31. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Statistics

#435 in Asia

#1322 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

32. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#440 in Asia

#1334 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

33. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Statistics

#454 in Asia

#1359 in the World

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

34. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Statistics

#459 in Asia

#1369 in the World

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

35. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#462 in Asia

#1372 in the World

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

36. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Statistics

#471 in Asia

#1396 in the World

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

37. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Eonyang

For Statistics

#474 in Asia

#1401 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

38. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Statistics

#500 in Asia

#1435 in the World

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

39. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Statistics

#509 in Asia

#1454 in the World

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

40. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#555 in Asia

#1557 in the World

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

41. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#626 in Asia

#1703 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

42. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Statistics

#643 in Asia

#1741 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

43. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#654 in Asia

#1761 in the World

Founded: 1946

44. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Statistics

#664 in Asia

#1778 in the World

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

45. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Statistics

#673 in Asia

#1798 in the World

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

46. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Statistics

#675 in Asia

#1804 in the World

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

47. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Statistics

#733 in Asia

#1887 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

48. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#764 in Asia

#1946 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

49. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Statistics

#778 in Asia

#1967 in the World

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

50. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Statistics

#780 in Asia

#1972 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

51. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Statistics

#823 in Asia

#2044 in the World

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

52. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Statistics

#857 in Asia

#2113 in the World

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

53. Anyang University - South Korea

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South Korea | Anyang

For Statistics

#865 in Asia

#2138 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

54. Korea Aerospace University

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South Korea | Goyang

For Statistics

#875 in Asia

#2154 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

55. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Statistics

#887 in Asia

#2182 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

56. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Statistics

#897 in Asia

#2199 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

57. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For Statistics

#959 in Asia

#2325 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

58. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#985 in Asia

#2385 in the World

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

59. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Statistics

#1011 in Asia

#2428 in the World

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

60. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Statistics

#1073 in Asia

#2558 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

61. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Statistics

#1079 in Asia

#2568 in the World

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

62. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#1087 in Asia

#2588 in the World

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

63. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Statistics

#1112 in Asia

#2635 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

64. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Statistics

#1128 in Asia

#2665 in the World

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

65. Catholic Kwandong University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Statistics

#1142 in Asia

#2690 in the World

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

66. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Statistics

#1150 in Asia

#2711 in the World

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

67. Sungshin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#1272 in Asia

#2959 in the World

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

68. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Statistics

#1284 in Asia

#2987 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

69. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Statistics

#1290 in Asia

#2999 in the World

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

70. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For Statistics

#1302 in Asia

#3027 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

71. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Statistics

#1339 in Asia

#3095 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

72. Korea National University of Transportation

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South Korea | Chungju

For Statistics

#1340 in Asia

#3096 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

73. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Statistics

#1341 in Asia

#3097 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

74. Pai Chai University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Statistics

#1342 in Asia

#3100 in the World

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

75. Korea University of Technology and Education

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Statistics

#1345 in Asia

#3108 in the World

Founded: 1991

76. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Statistics

#1384 in Asia

#3181 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

77. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Statistics

#1387 in Asia

#3187 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

78. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Statistics

#1433 in Asia

#3269 in the World

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

79. Korea Polytechnic University

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South Korea | Siheung

For Statistics

#1447 in Asia

#3293 in the World

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

80. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Statistics

#1448 in Asia

#3296 in the World

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

81. Woosong University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Statistics

#1460 in Asia

#3322 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

82. Dongseo University

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South Korea | Busan

For Statistics

#1474 in Asia

#3355 in the World

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

83. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Statistics

#1502 in Asia

#3417 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

84. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#1507 in Asia

#3428 in the World

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

85. Kosin University

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South Korea | Busan

For Statistics

#1511 in Asia

#3437 in the World

Founded: 1946

86. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Statistics

#1519 in Asia

#3455 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

87. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Statistics

#1521 in Asia

#3459 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

88. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For Statistics

#1522 in Asia

#3462 in the World

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

89. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#1542 in Asia

#3503 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

90. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For Statistics

#1549 in Asia

#3514 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

91. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Statistics

#1585 in Asia

#3599 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

92. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Statistics

#1609 in Asia

#3651 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

93. Sahmyook University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#1638 in Asia

#3720 in the World

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

94. Hansung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#1645 in Asia

#3737 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

95. Korea National University of Education

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Statistics

#1694 in Asia

#3830 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

96. Namseoul University

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Statistics

#1713 in Asia

#3886 in the World

Founded: 1993

97. Handong Global University

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South Korea | Pohang

For Statistics

#1754 in Asia

#3987 in the World

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

98. Woosuk University

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South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Statistics

#1766 in Asia

#4019 in the World

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

99. Duksung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Statistics

#1811 in Asia

#4116 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

100. Luther University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Statistics

#1828 in Asia

#4147 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

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

Mathematics subfields in South Korea

Actuarial Science17

Applied Mathematics67

Blockchain and Cryptography86

Econometrics and Mathematical Economics75

Math Teachers86

Operations Research56