100 Best universities for Astrophysics and Astronomy in South Korea

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Below is a list of best universities in South Korea ranked based on their research performance in Astrophysics and Astronomy. A graph of 2.88M citations received by 118K academic papers made by 110 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 Astrophysics and Astronomy

#21 in Asia
#125 in the World
Acceptance Rate
20%
Enrollment
28,378
Founded
1946

2. Yonsei University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#37 in Asia
#222 in the World
Acceptance Rate
18%
Enrollment
29,502
Founded
1957

3. KAIST

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#42 in Asia
#232 in the World
Enrollment
10,249
Founded
1971

4. Pohang University of Science and Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#78 in Asia
#418 in the World
Enrollment
3,425
Founded
1986

5. Sungkyunkwan University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#84 in Asia
#447 in the World
Founded
1398

6. Korea University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#87 in Asia
#456 in the World
Enrollment
24,351
Founded
1905

7. Hanyang University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#90 in Asia
#463 in the World
Enrollment
35,000
Founded
1939

8. Pusan National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#94 in Asia
#469 in the World
Enrollment
27,780
Founded
1946

9. Kyung Hee University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#106 in Asia
#530 in the World
Acceptance Rate
54%
Enrollment
35,826
Founded
1949

10. Kyungpook National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#129 in Asia
#613 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
38,616
Founded
1946

11. University of Ulsan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

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

12. Chungnam National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#159 in Asia
#702 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
30,000
Founded
1952

13. Sejong University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#184 in Asia
#766 in the World
Enrollment
13,350
Founded
1940

14. Ewha Womans University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#197 in Asia
#797 in the World
Enrollment
24,680
Founded
1886

15. Inha University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#218 in Asia
#852 in the World
Acceptance Rate
7%
Enrollment
20,613
Founded
1954

16. Chungbuk National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#221 in Asia
#857 in the World
Acceptance Rate
47%
Enrollment
24,300
Founded
1951

17. Sogang University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

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

18. Chung-Ang University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#232 in Asia
#883 in the World
Acceptance Rate
60%
Enrollment
28,221
Founded
1918

19. Chonbuk National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#238 in Asia
#910 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
32,300
Founded
1947

20. Catholic University of Korea

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#248 in Asia
#934 in the World
Acceptance Rate
60%
Enrollment
14,297
Founded
1855

21. Chonnam National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#251 in Asia
#937 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
33,195
Founded
1909

22. Ajou University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#259 in Asia
#964 in the World
Acceptance Rate
40%
Enrollment
14,328
Founded
1973

23. Yeungnam University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#282 in Asia
#1030 in the World
Enrollment
21,000
Founded
1947

24. Pukyong National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#294 in Asia
#1047 in the World
Enrollment
28,100
Founded
1924

25. Konkuk University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#305 in Asia
#1073 in the World
Enrollment
21,620
Founded
1946

26. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#311 in Asia
#1098 in the World
Enrollment
4,255
Founded
2009

27. University of Science and Technology Korea

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#331 in Asia
#1138 in the World
Acceptance Rate
13%
Enrollment
1,292
Founded
2003

28. Inje University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#375 in Asia
#1252 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
15,641
Founded
1979

29. Gyeongsang National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#385 in Asia
#1268 in the World
Enrollment
19,000
Founded
1948

30. Kangwon National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#394 in Asia
#1283 in the World
Enrollment
38,064
Founded
1947

31. Chosun University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#416 in Asia
#1330 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
23,000
Founded
1946

32. Soongsil University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#472 in Asia
#1447 in the World
Acceptance Rate
36%
Enrollment
16,000
Founded
1897

33. Dongguk University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#500 in Asia
#1502 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
28,204
Founded
1906

34. Kookmin University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#516 in Asia
#1556 in the World
Acceptance Rate
76%
Enrollment
24,000
Founded
1946

35. University of Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#524 in Asia
#1570 in the World
Enrollment
15,967
Founded
1918

36. Dankook University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#531 in Asia
#1582 in the World
Acceptance Rate
40%
Enrollment
28,654
Founded
1947

37. Kunsan National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#535 in Asia
#1594 in the World
Enrollment
7,715
Founded
1979

38. Dong-A University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#553 in Asia
#1634 in the World
Enrollment
21,519
Male:Female
51:49
Founded
1946

39. Keimyung University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#584 in Asia
#1702 in the World
Acceptance Rate
25%
Enrollment
22,700
Founded
1954

40. Kongju National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#592 in Asia
#1720 in the World
Enrollment
22,000
Founded
1948

41. Hongik University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#594 in Asia
#1726 in the World
Founded
1946

42. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#615 in Asia
#1765 in the World
Acceptance Rate
27%
Founded
1910

43. Soonchunhyang University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#638 in Asia
#1806 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
10,619
Founded
1978

44. Changwon National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#666 in Asia
#1852 in the World
Enrollment
9,320
Founded
1969

45. University of Incheon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#678 in Asia
#1878 in the World
Acceptance Rate
47%
Enrollment
13,822
Founded
1988

46. Korea Aerospace University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#679 in Asia
#1879 in the World
Enrollment
6,465
Founded
1952

47. Kwangwoon University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#689 in Asia
#1902 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
9,807
Founded
1934

48. Hallym University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#735 in Asia
#2001 in the World
Acceptance Rate
13%
Enrollment
8,747
Founded
1982

49. Jeju National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#742 in Asia
#2013 in the World
Acceptance Rate
38%
Enrollment
12,200
Founded
1952

50. Myongji University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#757 in Asia
#2040 in the World
Enrollment
15,000
Founded
1948

51. Gachon University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#778 in Asia
#2076 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
18,995
Founded
1982

52. Wonkwang University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#787 in Asia
#2096 in the World
Acceptance Rate
47%
Enrollment
25,360
Founded
1946

53. Hanbat National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#883 in Asia
#2288 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
14,290
Founded
1927

54. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#890 in Asia
#2308 in the World
Enrollment
8,831
Male:Female
78:22
Founded
1945

55. Catholic University of Daegu

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#907 in Asia
#2342 in the World
Enrollment
17,000
Founded
1914

56. Kumoh National University of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#962 in Asia
#2460 in the World
Enrollment
10,463
Founded
1980

57. Kyonggi University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#974 in Asia
#2483 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
16,400
Founded
1947

58. Gangneung-Wonju National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1027 in Asia
#2589 in the World
Acceptance Rate
47%
Enrollment
8,700
Founded
1946

59. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1037 in Asia
#2605 in the World
Enrollment
21,240
Founded
1954

60. Dong-Eui University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1043 in Asia
#2615 in the World
Enrollment
24,200
Founded
1976

61. Kyungnam University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1087 in Asia
#2714 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
14,000
Founded
1946

62. Daegu University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1096 in Asia
#2730 in the World
Enrollment
19,593
Founded
1956

63. Anyang University - South Korea

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1116 in Asia
#2775 in the World
Enrollment
7,540
Founded
1948

64. Sun Moon University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1126 in Asia
#2797 in the World
Acceptance Rate
86%
Enrollment
10,058
Founded
1989

65. Hannam University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1181 in Asia
#2914 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
17,000
Founded
1956

66. Sunchon National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1185 in Asia
#2920 in the World
Enrollment
14,000
Founded
1935

67. Korea National University of Transportation

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1188 in Asia
#2925 in the World
Enrollment
13,400
Founded
1962

68. Eulji University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1206 in Asia
#2974 in the World
Enrollment
5,700
Founded
1967

69. Daejeon University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1262 in Asia
#3099 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
12,000
Founded
1980

70. Sangmyung University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1269 in Asia
#3106 in the World
Acceptance Rate
47%
Enrollment
6,604
Founded
1937

71. Korea National University of Education

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1273 in Asia
#3116 in the World
Enrollment
6,530
Founded
1984

72. Seoul National University of Education

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1277 in Asia
#3123 in the World
Acceptance Rate
17%
Enrollment
3,420
Founded
1946

73. Andong National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1291 in Asia
#3153 in the World
Enrollment
11,600
Founded
1947

74. Yong-In University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1292 in Asia
#3156 in the World
Enrollment
7,160
Founded
1953

75. Jeonju University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1294 in Asia
#3158 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Founded
1964

77. Catholic Kwandong University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1322 in Asia
#3210 in the World
Acceptance Rate
81%
Enrollment
9,993
Founded
1954

78. Mokpo National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1330 in Asia
#3220 in the World
Enrollment
12,942
Founded
1946

79. Daejin University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1348 in Asia
#3255 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
7,832
Founded
1992

80. Hoseo University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1362 in Asia
#3290 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
14,500
Founded
1978

81. Konyang University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1377 in Asia
#3321 in the World
Enrollment
8,210
Founded
1991

82. University of Suwon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1417 in Asia
#3406 in the World
Enrollment
12,415
Founded
1977

83. Sookmyung Women's University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1440 in Asia
#3453 in the World
Acceptance Rate
33%
Enrollment
12,869
Founded
1948

84. Dongseo University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1489 in Asia
#3567 in the World
Acceptance Rate
81%
Enrollment
9,336
Founded
1992

85. Luther University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1496 in Asia
#3578 in the World
Enrollment
490
Founded
1966

86. Sungshin University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1509 in Asia
#3608 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
13,000
Founded
1936

87. Kosin University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1511 in Asia
#3613 in the World
Founded
1946

88. Seoul Women's University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1526 in Asia
#3649 in the World
Enrollment
8,000
Founded
1961

89. Handong Global University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1530 in Asia
#3657 in the World
Acceptance Rate
32%
Enrollment
4,120
Founded
1994

90. Cheongju University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1569 in Asia
#3754 in the World
Acceptance Rate
47%
Founded
1946

91. Hanseo University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1570 in Asia
#3755 in the World
Enrollment
8,500
Founded
1992

92. Kyungsung University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1590 in Asia
#3791 in the World
Enrollment
13,000
Founded
1955

93. Hankyong National University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1596 in Asia
#3803 in the World
Enrollment
6,830
Founded
1939

94. Korea Polytechnic University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1606 in Asia
#3826 in the World
Acceptance Rate
60%
Enrollment
7,896
Founded
1998

95. Gwangju University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1614 in Asia
#3839 in the World
Enrollment
9,930
Founded
1980

96. Pai Chai University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1662 in Asia
#3952 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
13,000
Founded
1885

97. Mokpo National Maritime University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1667 in Asia
#3965 in the World
Enrollment
743
Male:Female
84:16
Founded
1950

98. Honam University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1668 in Asia
#3966 in the World
Enrollment
8,530
Founded
1978

99. Hansung University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1688 in Asia
#4013 in the World
Enrollment
6,686
Founded
1945

100. Kangnam University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1717 in Asia
#4082 in the World
Enrollment
9,870
Founded
1946

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