94 Best universities for Oncology and Cancer research in South Korea

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Below is a list of best universities in South Korea ranked based on their research performance in Oncology and Cancer research. A graph of 3.64M citations received by 165K academic papers made by 94 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

For Oncology and Cancer research

#13 in Asia
#56 in the World
Acceptance Rate
20%
Enrollment
28,378
Founded
1946

2. Yonsei University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#15 in Asia
#62 in the World
Acceptance Rate
18%
Enrollment
29,502
Founded
1957

3. Sungkyunkwan University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#20 in Asia
#87 in the World
Founded
1398

4. University of Ulsan

For Oncology and Cancer research

#30 in Asia
#119 in the World
Acceptance Rate
30%
Enrollment
15,000
Founded
1970

5. Catholic University of Korea

For Oncology and Cancer research

#35 in Asia
#140 in the World
Acceptance Rate
60%
Enrollment
14,297
Founded
1855

6. Korea University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#67 in Asia
#253 in the World
Enrollment
24,351
Founded
1905

7. Kyung Hee University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#97 in Asia
#346 in the World
Acceptance Rate
54%
Enrollment
35,826
Founded
1949

8. Pusan National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#105 in Asia
#366 in the World
Enrollment
27,780
Founded
1946

9. Ajou University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#118 in Asia
#391 in the World
Acceptance Rate
40%
Enrollment
14,328
Founded
1973

10. Kyungpook National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#130 in Asia
#429 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
38,616
Founded
1946

11. Ewha Womans University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#131 in Asia
#437 in the World
Enrollment
22,268
Founded
1886

12. Hanyang University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#137 in Asia
#461 in the World
Enrollment
35,000
Founded
1939

13. Chonnam National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#145 in Asia
#480 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
33,195
Founded
1909

14. Chonbuk National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#146 in Asia
#481 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
32,300
Founded
1947

15. Konkuk University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#149 in Asia
#490 in the World
Enrollment
21,620
Founded
1946

16. KAIST

For Oncology and Cancer research

#150 in Asia
#491 in the World
Enrollment
10,249
Founded
1971

17. Chungnam National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#157 in Asia
#506 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
30,000
Founded
1952

18. Chungbuk National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#158 in Asia
#508 in the World
Acceptance Rate
47%
Enrollment
24,300
Founded
1951

19. Soonchunhyang University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#168 in Asia
#537 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
10,619
Founded
1978

20. Keimyung University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#173 in Asia
#549 in the World
Acceptance Rate
25%
Enrollment
22,700
Founded
1954

21. Chung-Ang University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#182 in Asia
#581 in the World
Acceptance Rate
60%
Enrollment
28,221
Founded
1918

22. Hallym University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#184 in Asia
#585 in the World
Acceptance Rate
13%
Enrollment
8,747
Founded
1982

23. Yeungnam University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#186 in Asia
#590 in the World
Enrollment
21,000
Founded
1947

24. Dong-A University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#193 in Asia
#603 in the World
Enrollment
21,519
Male:Female
51:49
Founded
1946

25. Gachon University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#214 in Asia
#647 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
18,995
Founded
1982

26. Dongguk University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#222 in Asia
#663 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
28,204
Founded
1906

27. Pohang University of Science and Technology

For Oncology and Cancer research

#224 in Asia
#665 in the World
Enrollment
3,425
Founded
1986

28. Kangwon National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#227 in Asia
#671 in the World
Enrollment
38,064
Founded
1947

29. Chosun University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#238 in Asia
#689 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
23,000
Founded
1946

30. Gyeongsang National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#239 in Asia
#690 in the World
Enrollment
19,000
Founded
1948

31. Wonkwang University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#240 in Asia
#696 in the World
Acceptance Rate
47%
Enrollment
25,360
Founded
1946

32. Inha University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#241 in Asia
#697 in the World
Acceptance Rate
7%
Enrollment
20,613
Founded
1954

33. Dankook University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#244 in Asia
#702 in the World
Acceptance Rate
40%
Enrollment
28,654
Founded
1947

34. Sookmyung Women's University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#264 in Asia
#755 in the World
Acceptance Rate
33%
Enrollment
12,869
Founded
1948

35. Jeju National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#268 in Asia
#762 in the World
Acceptance Rate
38%
Enrollment
12,200
Founded
1952

36. Inje University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#271 in Asia
#770 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
15,641
Founded
1979

37. University of Science and Technology Korea

For Oncology and Cancer research

#294 in Asia
#830 in the World
Acceptance Rate
13%
Enrollment
1,292
Founded
2003

38. Catholic University of Daegu

For Oncology and Cancer research

#313 in Asia
#869 in the World
Enrollment
17,000
Founded
1914

39. Kosin University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#327 in Asia
#905 in the World
Enrollment
4,949
Founded
1946

40. Eulji University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#332 in Asia
#918 in the World
Enrollment
5,700
Founded
1967

41. Catholic Kwandong University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#334 in Asia
#921 in the World
Acceptance Rate
81%
Enrollment
9,993
Founded
1954

42. Sejong University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#381 in Asia
#1026 in the World
Enrollment
13,350
Founded
1940

43. Konyang University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#405 in Asia
#1073 in the World
Enrollment
8,210
Founded
1991

44. Duksung Women's University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#417 in Asia
#1096 in the World
Enrollment
600
Founded
1950

45. Dong-Eui University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#421 in Asia
#1104 in the World
Enrollment
24,200
Founded
1976

46. Pukyong National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#441 in Asia
#1148 in the World
Enrollment
28,100
Founded
1924

47. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

For Oncology and Cancer research

#466 in Asia
#1189 in the World
Enrollment
4,255
Founded
2009

48. Sogang University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#535 in Asia
#1354 in the World
Enrollment
9,227
Male:Female
55:45
Founded
1960

49. University of Incheon

For Oncology and Cancer research

#545 in Asia
#1383 in the World
Acceptance Rate
47%
Enrollment
13,822
Founded
1988

50. Daejeon University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#600 in Asia
#1491 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
12,000
Founded
1980

51. University of Seoul

For Oncology and Cancer research

#609 in Asia
#1516 in the World
Enrollment
15,967
Founded
1918

52. Kongju National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#632 in Asia
#1564 in the World
Enrollment
22,000
Founded
1948

53. Woosuk University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#657 in Asia
#1628 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
11,500
Founded
1979

54. Korea National University of Transportation

For Oncology and Cancer research

#684 in Asia
#1679 in the World
Enrollment
13,400
Founded
1962

55. Luther University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#690 in Asia
#1690 in the World
Enrollment
490
Founded
1966

56. Sunchon National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#703 in Asia
#1712 in the World
Enrollment
14,000
Founded
1935

57. Hannam University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#715 in Asia
#1739 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
17,000
Founded
1956

58. Changwon National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#727 in Asia
#1770 in the World
Enrollment
9,320
Founded
1969

59. Kwangwoon University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#735 in Asia
#1795 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
9,807
Founded
1934

60. Daegu University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#744 in Asia
#1814 in the World
Enrollment
19,593
Founded
1956

61. Daegu Haany University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#747 in Asia
#1819 in the World
Enrollment
7,000
Founded
1981

62. Kookmin University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#757 in Asia
#1837 in the World
Acceptance Rate
76%
Enrollment
24,000
Founded
1946

63. Sahmyook University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#788 in Asia
#1902 in the World
Acceptance Rate
47%
Enrollment
5,900
Founded
1906

64. Yong-In University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#790 in Asia
#1905 in the World
Enrollment
7,160
Founded
1953

65. Sungshin University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#797 in Asia
#1921 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
13,000
Founded
1936

66. Mokpo National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#810 in Asia
#1953 in the World
Enrollment
12,942
Founded
1946

67. Soongsil University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#832 in Asia
#2007 in the World
Acceptance Rate
36%
Enrollment
16,000
Founded
1897

68. Hoseo University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#859 in Asia
#2054 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
14,500
Founded
1978

69. Andong National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#870 in Asia
#2072 in the World
Enrollment
11,600
Founded
1947

70. Cheongju University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#888 in Asia
#2103 in the World
Acceptance Rate
47%
Founded
1946

71. Gangneung-Wonju National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#890 in Asia
#2108 in the World
Acceptance Rate
47%
Enrollment
8,700
Founded
1946

72. Anyang University - South Korea

For Oncology and Cancer research

#891 in Asia
#2109 in the World
Enrollment
7,540
Founded
1948

73. Myongji University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#961 in Asia
#2247 in the World
Enrollment
15,000
Founded
1948

74. Sun Moon University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#964 in Asia
#2252 in the World
Acceptance Rate
86%
Enrollment
10,058
Founded
1989

75. Sangji University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#984 in Asia
#2293 in the World
Enrollment
8,600
Founded
1962

76. Hankyong National University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1018 in Asia
#2363 in the World
Enrollment
6,830
Founded
1939

77. Seoul Women's University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1023 in Asia
#2376 in the World
Enrollment
8,000
Founded
1961

78. Pai Chai University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1033 in Asia
#2394 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
13,000
Founded
1885

79. Dongduk Women's University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1056 in Asia
#2445 in the World
Acceptance Rate
47%
Enrollment
7,093
Founded
1950

80. Kyonggi University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1098 in Asia
#2546 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
16,400
Founded
1947

81. Kyungnam University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1109 in Asia
#2572 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
14,000
Founded
1946

82. University of Suwon

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1118 in Asia
#2588 in the World
Enrollment
12,415
Founded
1977

83. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1204 in Asia
#2737 in the World
Acceptance Rate
27%
Founded
1910

84. Gwangju University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1222 in Asia
#2766 in the World
Enrollment
9,930
Founded
1980

85. Jeonju University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1255 in Asia
#2838 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Founded
1964

86. Dongshin University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1266 in Asia
#2858 in the World
Enrollment
7,000
Founded
1987

87. Namseoul University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1267 in Asia
#2859 in the World
Founded
1993

88. Catholic University of Pusan

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1279 in Asia
#2886 in the World
Founded
1964

89. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1332 in Asia
#2988 in the World
Enrollment
21,240
Founded
1954

90. Hongik University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1341 in Asia
#3005 in the World
Founded
1946

91. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1383 in Asia
#3089 in the World
Enrollment
8,831
Male:Female
78:22
Founded
1945

92. Busan National University of Education

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1393 in Asia
#3108 in the World
Enrollment
1,424
Founded
1946

93. Kyungsung University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1402 in Asia
#3122 in the World
Enrollment
13,000
Founded
1955

94. Hanseo University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1419 in Asia
#3152 in the World
Enrollment
8,500
Founded
1992

The best cities to study Oncology and Cancer research in South Korea based on the number of universities and their ranks are Seoul, Ulsan, Busan, and Suwon.