96 Best universities for Pharmacology 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 Pharmacology. A graph of 2.27M citations received by 107K academic papers made by 96 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 Pharmacology

#8 in Asia

#75 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#28 in Asia

#154 in the World

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

3. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#29 in Asia

#156 in the World

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

4. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#37 in Asia

#193 in the World

Founded: 1398

5. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#66 in Asia

#312 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

6. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#68 in Asia

#316 in the World

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

7. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Pharmacology

#76 in Asia

#333 in the World

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

8. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Pharmacology

#78 in Asia

#345 in the World

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

9. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Pharmacology

#86 in Asia

#366 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

10. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Pharmacology

#121 in Asia

#454 in the World

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

11. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Pharmacology

#123 in Asia

#457 in the World

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

12. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Pharmacology

#130 in Asia

#471 in the World

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

13. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#134 in Asia

#476 in the World

Enrollment: 22,268
Founded: 1886

14. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Pharmacology

#137 in Asia

#488 in the World

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

15. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#139 in Asia

#492 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

16. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Pharmacology

#142 in Asia

#498 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

17. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#143 in Asia

#500 in the World

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

18. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Pharmacology

#147 in Asia

#513 in the World

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

19. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#152 in Asia

#522 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

20. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Pharmacology

#160 in Asia

#534 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

21. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Pharmacology

#161 in Asia

#535 in the World

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

22. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Pharmacology

#168 in Asia

#555 in the World

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

23. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Pharmacology

#172 in Asia

#562 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

24. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#185 in Asia

#593 in the World

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

25. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Pharmacology

#187 in Asia

#601 in the World

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

26. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Pharmacology

#189 in Asia

#609 in the World

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

27. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Pharmacology

#233 in Asia

#698 in the World

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

28. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Pharmacology

#244 in Asia

#719 in the World

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

29. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Pharmacology

#246 in Asia

#721 in the World

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

30. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Pharmacology

#259 in Asia

#741 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

31. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Pharmacology

#280 in Asia

#791 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

32. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Pharmacology

#305 in Asia

#850 in the World

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

33. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Pharmacology

#311 in Asia

#864 in the World

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

34. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Pharmacology

#322 in Asia

#888 in the World

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

35. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Pharmacology

#359 in Asia

#956 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

36. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Pharmacology

#360 in Asia

#959 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

37. Daegu Haany University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Pharmacology

#376 in Asia

#992 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1981

38. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Pharmacology

#389 in Asia

#1021 in the World

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

39. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#398 in Asia

#1039 in the World

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

40. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Pharmacology

#406 in Asia

#1054 in the World

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

41. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Pharmacology

#440 in Asia

#1119 in the World

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

42. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Pharmacology

#521 in Asia

#1279 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

43. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Pharmacology

#543 in Asia

#1328 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

44. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#583 in Asia

#1420 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

45. Woosuk University

South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Pharmacology

#586 in Asia

#1429 in the World

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

46. Duksung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#591 in Asia

#1443 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

47. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Pharmacology

#623 in Asia

#1515 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

48. Sangji University

South Korea | Wonju

For Pharmacology

#644 in Asia

#1557 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

49. Konyang University

South Korea | Nonsan

For Pharmacology

#648 in Asia

#1569 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

50. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Pharmacology

#660 in Asia

#1593 in the World

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

51. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Pharmacology

#669 in Asia

#1612 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

52. Sahmyook University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#706 in Asia

#1684 in the World

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

53. Kosin University

South Korea | Busan

For Pharmacology

#716 in Asia

#1708 in the World

Enrollment: 4,949
Founded: 1946

54. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Pharmacology

#728 in Asia

#1735 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

55. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Pharmacology

#734 in Asia

#1746 in the World

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

56. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Pharmacology

#738 in Asia

#1752 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

57. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Pharmacology

#778 in Asia

#1838 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

58. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#790 in Asia

#1865 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

59. Dongduk Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#799 in Asia

#1884 in the World

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

60. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Pharmacology

#802 in Asia

#1888 in the World

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

61. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Pharmacology

#862 in Asia

#2010 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

62. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Pharmacology

#887 in Asia

#2060 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

63. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#909 in Asia

#2103 in the World

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

64. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Pharmacology

#946 in Asia

#2174 in the World

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

65. Luther University

South Korea | Yongin

For Pharmacology

#972 in Asia

#2222 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

66. Dongshin University

South Korea | Naju

For Pharmacology

#975 in Asia

#2227 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1987

67. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Pharmacology

#976 in Asia

#2228 in the World

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

68. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#980 in Asia

#2233 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

69. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Pharmacology

#997 in Asia

#2275 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

70. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#1034 in Asia

#2350 in the World

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

71. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Pharmacology

#1040 in Asia

#2359 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

72. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#1041 in Asia

#2360 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

73. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Pharmacology

#1048 in Asia

#2367 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

74. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Pharmacology

#1074 in Asia

#2417 in the World

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

75. Sungshin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#1103 in Asia

#2473 in the World

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

76. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Pharmacology

#1108 in Asia

#2481 in the World

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

77. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#1137 in Asia

#2551 in the World

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

78. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Pharmacology

#1178 in Asia

#2621 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

79. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#1188 in Asia

#2638 in the World

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

80. Gwangju University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Pharmacology

#1209 in Asia

#2674 in the World

Enrollment: 9,930
Founded: 1980

81. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Pharmacology

#1217 in Asia

#2690 in the World

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

82. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Pharmacology

#1221 in Asia

#2704 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

83. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Pharmacology

#1232 in Asia

#2725 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

84. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Pharmacology

#1234 in Asia

#2729 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

85. Dongseo University

South Korea | Busan

For Pharmacology

#1261 in Asia

#2779 in the World

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

86. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Pharmacology

#1271 in Asia

#2795 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

87. Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Jinju

For Pharmacology

#1278 in Asia

#2807 in the World

Founded: 1910

88. Hankyong National University

South Korea | Anseong

For Pharmacology

#1286 in Asia

#2824 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

89. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Pharmacology

#1305 in Asia

#2863 in the World

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

90. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#1313 in Asia

#2879 in the World

Founded: 1946

91. International University of Korea

South Korea | Jinju

For Pharmacology

#1344 in Asia

#2943 in the World

Enrollment: 5,000
Founded: 2002

92. Hanseo University

South Korea | Seosan

For Pharmacology

#1356 in Asia

#2959 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

93. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Pharmacology

#1362 in Asia

#2975 in the World

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

94. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Pharmacology

#1380 in Asia

#3011 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

95. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Pharmacology

#1415 in Asia

#3072 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

96. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea | Busan

For Pharmacology

#1506 in Asia

#3252 in the World

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

The best cities to study Pharmacology in South Korea based on the number of universities and their ranks are Seoul, Ulsan, Daegu, and Busan.

Medicine subfields in South Korea

Anatomy and Physiology116

Anesthesiology63

Bioethics/Medical Ethics11

Biomedical Engineering58

Clinical Psychology83

Critical Care Nursing39

Family medicine54

Forensic Science15

Gastroenterology and Hepatology54

Health Science62

Healthcare Management (MHA)55

Medical Physics32

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)41

Occupational Therapy41

Oncology and Cancer research94

Ophthalmology45

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine45

Physical Therapy110

Plastic Surgery39

Public Health106

Radiation Therapy49

Radiology and Nuclear medicine110

Respiratory Therapy34

Sonography and Ultrasound39

Sports / Exercise science29

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