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 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

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#21 in Asia

#125 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#37 in Asia

#222 in the World

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

3. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#42 in Asia

#232 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

4. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#78 in Asia

#418 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

5. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#84 in Asia

#447 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#87 in Asia

#456 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

7. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#90 in Asia

#463 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

8. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#94 in Asia

#469 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

9. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#106 in Asia

#530 in the World

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

10. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#129 in Asia

#613 in the World

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

11. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#131 in Asia

#622 in the World

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

12. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#159 in Asia

#702 in the World

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

13. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#184 in Asia

#766 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

14. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#197 in Asia

#797 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

15. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#218 in Asia

#852 in the World

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

16. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#221 in Asia

#857 in the World

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

17. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#222 in Asia

#861 in the World

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

18. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#232 in Asia

#883 in the World

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

19. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#238 in Asia

#910 in the World

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

20. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#248 in Asia

#934 in the World

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

21. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#251 in Asia

#937 in the World

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

22. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#259 in Asia

#964 in the World

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

23. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#282 in Asia

#1030 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

24. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#294 in Asia

#1047 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

25. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#305 in Asia

#1073 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

26. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#311 in Asia

#1098 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

27. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#331 in Asia

#1138 in the World

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

28. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#375 in Asia

#1252 in the World

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

29. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#385 in Asia

#1268 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

30. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#394 in Asia

#1283 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

31. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#416 in Asia

#1330 in the World

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

32. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#472 in Asia

#1447 in the World

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

33. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#500 in Asia

#1502 in the World

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

34. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#516 in Asia

#1556 in the World

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

35. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#524 in Asia

#1570 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

36. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#531 in Asia

#1582 in the World

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

37. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#535 in Asia

#1594 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

38. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#553 in Asia

#1634 in the World

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

39. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#584 in Asia

#1702 in the World

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

40. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#592 in Asia

#1720 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

41. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#594 in Asia

#1726 in the World

Founded: 1946

42. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#615 in Asia

#1765 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

43. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#638 in Asia

#1806 in the World

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

44. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#666 in Asia

#1852 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

45. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#678 in Asia

#1878 in the World

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

46. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea | Goyang

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#679 in Asia

#1879 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

47. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#689 in Asia

#1902 in the World

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

48. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#735 in Asia

#2001 in the World

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

49. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#742 in Asia

#2013 in the World

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

50. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#757 in Asia

#2040 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

51. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#778 in Asia

#2076 in the World

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

52. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#787 in Asia

#2096 in the World

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

53. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

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

South Korea | Busan

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

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#907 in Asia

#2342 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

56. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#962 in Asia

#2460 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

57. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#974 in Asia

#2483 in the World

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

58. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

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

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1037 in Asia

#2605 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

60. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1043 in Asia

#2615 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

61. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1087 in Asia

#2714 in the World

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

62. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1096 in Asia

#2730 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

63. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1116 in Asia

#2775 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

64. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1126 in Asia

#2797 in the World

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

65. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1181 in Asia

#2914 in the World

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

66. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1185 in Asia

#2920 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

67. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1188 in Asia

#2925 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

68. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1206 in Asia

#2974 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

69. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1262 in Asia

#3099 in the World

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

70. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

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

South Korea | Cheongju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1273 in Asia

#3116 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

72. Seoul National University of Education

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1277 in Asia

#3123 in the World

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

73. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1291 in Asia

#3153 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

74. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1292 in Asia

#3156 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

75. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1294 in Asia

#3158 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

76. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea | Cheonan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1304 in Asia

#3171 in the World

Founded: 1991

77. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1322 in Asia

#3210 in the World

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

78. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1330 in Asia

#3220 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

79. Daejin University

South Korea | Pocheon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1348 in Asia

#3255 in the World

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

80. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1362 in Asia

#3290 in the World

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

81. Konyang University

South Korea | Nonsan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1377 in Asia

#3321 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

82. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1417 in Asia

#3406 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

83. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1440 in Asia

#3453 in the World

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

84. Dongseo University

South Korea | Busan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1489 in Asia

#3567 in the World

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

85. Luther University

South Korea | Yongin

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1496 in Asia

#3578 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

86. Sungshin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1509 in Asia

#3608 in the World

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

87. Kosin University

South Korea | Busan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1511 in Asia

#3613 in the World

Founded: 1946

88. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1526 in Asia

#3649 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

89. Handong Global University

South Korea | Pohang

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1530 in Asia

#3657 in the World

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

90. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1569 in Asia

#3754 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

91. Hanseo University

South Korea | Seosan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1570 in Asia

#3755 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

92. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1590 in Asia

#3791 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

93. Hankyong National University

South Korea | Anseong

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1596 in Asia

#3803 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

94. Korea Polytechnic University

South Korea | Siheung

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1606 in Asia

#3826 in the World

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

95. Gwangju University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1614 in Asia

#3839 in the World

Enrollment: 9,930
Founded: 1980

96. Pai Chai University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1662 in Asia

#3952 in the World

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

97. Mokpo National Maritime University

South Korea | Mokpo

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1667 in Asia

#3965 in the World

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

98. Honam University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1668 in Asia

#3966 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

99. Hansung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1688 in Asia

#4013 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

100. Kangnam University

South Korea | Yongin

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1717 in Asia

#4082 in the World

Enrollment: 9,870
Founded: 1946

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