Best Astrophysics and Astronomy universities in South Korea [Rankings]

Below is a list of best universities in South Korea ranked based on their research performance in Astrophysics and Astronomy. A graph of 3.08M citations received by 121K 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

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#20 in Asia

#122 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#38 in Asia

#219 in the World

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

3. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#41 in Asia

#228 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

4. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#79 in Asia

#418 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

5. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#86 in Asia

#442 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#88 in Asia

#450 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

7. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#91 in Asia

#460 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

8. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#94 in Asia

#467 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

9. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#105 in Asia

#527 in the World

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

10. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#131 in Asia

#612 in the World

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

11. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#133 in Asia

#616 in the World

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

12. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#161 in Asia

#701 in the World

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

13. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#183 in Asia

#760 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

14. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#200 in Asia

#799 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

15. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#221 in Asia

#850 in the World

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

16. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#225 in Asia

#858 in the World

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

17. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#227 in Asia

#863 in the World

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

18. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#230 in Asia

#875 in the World

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

19. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#241 in Asia

#913 in the World

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

20. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#249 in Asia

#930 in the World

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

21. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#254 in Asia

#941 in the World

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

22. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#259 in Asia

#960 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

23. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#283 in Asia

#1019 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

24. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#299 in Asia

#1051 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

25. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#306 in Asia

#1071 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

26. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#308 in Asia

#1074 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

27. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#321 in Asia

#1122 in the World

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

28. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#390 in Asia

#1271 in the World

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

29. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#391 in Asia

#1272 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

30. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#395 in Asia

#1279 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

31. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#429 in Asia

#1344 in the World

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

32. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#477 in Asia

#1446 in the World

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

33. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#504 in Asia

#1492 in the World

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

34. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#527 in Asia

#1553 in the World

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

35. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#535 in Asia

#1578 in the World

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

36. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#538 in Asia

#1582 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

37. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#554 in Asia

#1617 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

38. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#569 in Asia

#1655 in the World

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

39. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#578 in Asia

#1678 in the World

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

40. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#593 in Asia

#1710 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

41. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#612 in Asia

#1748 in the World

Founded: 1946

42. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#617 in Asia

#1753 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

43. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#641 in Asia

#1799 in the World

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

44. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#668 in Asia

#1849 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

45. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea | Goyang

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#680 in Asia

#1868 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

46. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#682 in Asia

#1870 in the World

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

47. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#709 in Asia

#1922 in the World

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

48. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#737 in Asia

#1986 in the World

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

49. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#747 in Asia

#2011 in the World

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

50. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#749 in Asia

#2014 in the World

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

51. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#768 in Asia

#2056 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

52. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#805 in Asia

#2118 in the World

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

53. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#891 in Asia

#2293 in the World

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

54. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea | Busan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#902 in Asia

#2313 in the World

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

55. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#915 in Asia

#2347 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

56. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#960 in Asia

#2439 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

57. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#975 in Asia

#2467 in the World

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

58. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1030 in Asia

#2572 in the World

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

59. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1060 in Asia

#2638 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

60. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1074 in Asia

#2669 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

61. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1103 in Asia

#2723 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

62. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1114 in Asia

#2749 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

63. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1128 in Asia

#2771 in the World

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

64. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1161 in Asia

#2851 in the World

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

65. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1187 in Asia

#2913 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

66. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1207 in Asia

#2956 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

67. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1210 in Asia

#2960 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

68. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1217 in Asia

#2971 in the World

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

69. Seoul National University of Education

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1274 in Asia

#3095 in the World

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

70. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1289 in Asia

#3119 in the World

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

71. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1291 in Asia

#3127 in the World

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

72. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1304 in Asia

#3167 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

73. Korea National University of Education

South Korea | Cheongju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1311 in Asia

#3177 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

74. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea | Cheonan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1325 in Asia

#3205 in the World

Founded: 1991

75. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1327 in Asia

#3207 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

76. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1329 in Asia

#3212 in the World

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

77. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1331 in Asia

#3216 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

78. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1336 in Asia

#3226 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

79. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1371 in Asia

#3293 in the World

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

80. Daejin University

South Korea | Pocheon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1380 in Asia

#3310 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 7,832
Founded: 1992

81. Konyang University

South Korea | Nonsan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1388 in Asia

#3319 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

82. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1445 in Asia

#3443 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

83. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1449 in Asia

#3449 in the World

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

84. Luther University

South Korea | Yongin

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1507 in Asia

#3586 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

85. Sungshin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1516 in Asia

#3603 in the World

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

86. Dongseo University

South Korea | Busan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1523 in Asia

#3620 in the World

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

87. Kosin University

South Korea | Busan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1531 in Asia

#3642 in the World

Founded: 1946

88. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1554 in Asia

#3698 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

89. Handong Global University

South Korea | Pohang

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1562 in Asia

#3707 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 32%
Enrollment: 4,120
Founded: 1994

90. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1584 in Asia

#3764 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

91. Hankyong National University

South Korea | Anseong

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1589 in Asia

#3779 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

92. Hanseo University

South Korea | Seosan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1592 in Asia

#3785 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

93. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1600 in Asia

#3814 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

94. Gwangju University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1622 in Asia

#3848 in the World

Enrollment: 9,930
Founded: 1980

95. Korea Polytechnic University

South Korea | Siheung

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1632 in Asia

#3869 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 7,896
Founded: 1998

96. Mokpo National Maritime University

South Korea | Mokpo

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1654 in Asia

#3920 in the World

Enrollment: 743
Male:Female: 84:16
Founded: 1950

97. Honam University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1684 in Asia

#3988 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

98. Pai Chai University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1688 in Asia

#3996 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1885

99. Hansung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1705 in Asia

#4033 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

100. Dongshin University

South Korea | Naju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1725 in Asia

#4084 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1987

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