26 Best universities for Oncology and Cancer research in Seoul

Updated: February 29, 2024

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 2.12M citations received by 91.4K academic papers made by 26 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

#13 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

#20 in Asia

Founded: 1398

4. Catholic University of Korea

For Oncology and Cancer research

#5 in South Korea

#35 in Asia

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

5. Korea University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#6 in South Korea

#67 in Asia

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

6. Kyung Hee University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#7 in South Korea

#97 in Asia

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

7. Ewha Womans University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#11 in South Korea

#131 in Asia

Enrollment: 22,268
Founded: 1886

8. Hanyang University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#12 in South Korea

#137 in Asia

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

9. Konkuk University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#15 in South Korea

#149 in Asia

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

10. Chung-Ang University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#21 in South Korea

#182 in Asia

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

11. Dongguk University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#26 in South Korea

#222 in Asia

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

12. Sookmyung Women's University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#34 in South Korea

#264 in Asia

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

13. Sejong University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#42 in South Korea

#381 in Asia

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

14. Duksung Women's University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#44 in South Korea

#417 in Asia

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

15. Sogang University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#48 in South Korea

#535 in Asia

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

16. University of Seoul

For Oncology and Cancer research

#51 in South Korea

#609 in Asia

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

17. Kwangwoon University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#59 in South Korea

#735 in Asia

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

18. Kookmin University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#62 in South Korea

#757 in Asia

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

19. Sahmyook University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#63 in South Korea

#788 in Asia

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

20. Sungshin University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#65 in South Korea

#797 in Asia

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

21. Soongsil University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#67 in South Korea

#832 in Asia

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

22. Seoul Women's University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#77 in South Korea

#1023 in Asia

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

23. Dongduk Women's University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#79 in South Korea

#1056 in Asia

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

24. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

For Oncology and Cancer research

#83 in South Korea

#1204 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

25. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

For Oncology and Cancer research

#89 in South Korea

#1332 in Asia

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

26. Hongik University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#90 in South Korea

#1341 in Asia

Founded: 1946

Universities for Oncology and Cancer research near Seoul

Distance, km 📏 km	University	Country rank 🏆	City
19	Gachon University	25	Seongnam
20	Eulji University	40	Seongnam
31	Dankook University	33	Yongin
34	Ajou University	9	Suwon
34	Inha University	32	Incheon
40	University of Incheon	49	Incheon
72	Hallym University	22	Chuncheon
73	Kangwon National University	28	Chuncheon
114	Chungbuk National University	18	Cheongju
125	Kongju National University	52	Gongju

Medicine subfields in Seoul

Anatomy and Physiology30

Anesthesiology17

Bioethics/Medical Ethics8

Biomedical Engineering20

Clinical Psychology25

Critical Care Nursing11

Family medicine13

Forensic Science8

Gastroenterology and Hepatology16

Health Science18

Healthcare Management (MHA)16

Medical Physics11

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)12

Occupational Therapy12

Ophthalmology12

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine13

Physical Therapy28

Plastic Surgery11

Public Health31

Radiation Therapy14

Radiology and Nuclear medicine28

Respiratory Therapy10

Sonography and Ultrasound12

Sports / Exercise science15

Sports Medicine23