28 Best universities for Oncology and Cancer research in Seoul

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Seoul ranked based on their research performance in Oncology and Cancer research. A graph of 3.01M citations received by 107K academic papers made by 28 universities in Seoul 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

#1 in South Korea

#14 in Asia

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

2. Yonsei University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#2 in South Korea

#15 in Asia

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

3. Sungkyunkwan University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#3 in South Korea

#23 in Asia

Founded: 1398

4. Catholic University of Korea

For Oncology and Cancer research

#5 in South Korea

#38 in Asia

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

5. Korea University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#6 in South Korea

#69 in Asia

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

6. Kyung Hee University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#7 in South Korea

#95 in Asia

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

7. Ewha Womans University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#11 in South Korea

#136 in Asia

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

8. Hanyang University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#13 in South Korea

#144 in Asia

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

9. Konkuk University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#15 in South Korea

#152 in Asia

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

10. Chung-Ang University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#21 in South Korea

#193 in Asia

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

11. Dongguk University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#27 in South Korea

#234 in Asia

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

12. Sookmyung Women's University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#36 in South Korea

#283 in Asia

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

13. Sejong University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#42 in South Korea

#406 in Asia

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

14. Duksung Women's University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#44 in South Korea

#425 in Asia

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

15. Sogang University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#49 in South Korea

#599 in Asia

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

16. University of Seoul

For Oncology and Cancer research

#55 in South Korea

#732 in Asia

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

17. Kwangwoon University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#61 in South Korea

#797 in Asia

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

18. Kookmin University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#63 in South Korea

#824 in Asia

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

19. Soongsil University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#64 in South Korea

#832 in Asia

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

20. Sungshin University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#66 in South Korea

#875 in Asia

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

21. Sahmyook University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#68 in South Korea

#906 in Asia

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

22. Dongduk Women's University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#74 in South Korea

#1016 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 7,093
Founded: 1950

23. Seoul Women's University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#78 in South Korea

#1090 in Asia

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

24. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

For Oncology and Cancer research

#80 in South Korea

#1147 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

25. Hongik University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#85 in South Korea

#1299 in Asia

Founded: 1946

26. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

For Oncology and Cancer research

#90 in South Korea

#1408 in Asia

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

27. Seoul National University of Education

For Oncology and Cancer research

#92 in South Korea

#1421 in Asia

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

28. Sangmyung University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#93 in South Korea

#1433 in Asia

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

Universities for Oncology and Cancer research near Seoul

Distance, km 📏 km	University	Country rank 🏆	City
19	Gachon University	24	Seongnam
20	Eulji University	39	Seongnam
31	Dankook University	30	Yongin
34	Ajou University	9	Suwon
34	Inha University	31	Incheon
37	Luther University	54	Yongin
40	University of Incheon	48	Incheon
72	Hallym University	22	Chuncheon
73	Kangwon National University	26	Chuncheon
103	Korea National University of Transportation	56	Chungju

Medicine subfields in Seoul

Anatomy and Physiology30

Anesthesiology19

Bioethics/Medical Ethics9

Biomedical Engineering20

Clinical Psychology25

Critical Care Nursing13

Family medicine15

Forensic Science6

Gastroenterology and Hepatology16

Health Science25

Healthcare Management (MHA)19

Medical Physics11

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)12

Occupational Therapy12

Ophthalmology16

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine17

Physical Therapy30

Plastic Surgery11

Public Health31

Radiation Therapy14

Radiology and Nuclear medicine28

Respiratory Therapy10

Sonography and Ultrasound12

Sports / Exercise science16

Sports Medicine24