100 Best universities for Nuclear Physics in South Korea

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in South Korea ranked based on their research performance in Nuclear Physics. A graph of 3.38M citations received by 123K academic papers made by 101 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

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#18 in Asia

#98 in the World

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

2. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Nuclear Physics

#35 in Asia

#183 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

3. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#41 in Asia

#210 in the World

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

4. Pohang University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Pohang

For Nuclear Physics

#42 in Asia

#214 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

5. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#55 in Asia

#274 in the World

Founded: 1398

6. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#65 in Asia

#302 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

7. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#68 in Asia

#314 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

8. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#90 in Asia

#393 in the World

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

9. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Nuclear Physics

#93 in Asia

#408 in the World

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

10. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Nuclear Physics

#113 in Asia

#476 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

11. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Eonyang

For Nuclear Physics

#152 in Asia

#592 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

12. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Nuclear Physics

#158 in Asia

#604 in the World

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

13. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Nuclear Physics

#162 in Asia

#619 in the World

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

14. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Nuclear Physics

#167 in Asia

#631 in the World

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

15. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#199 in Asia

#702 in the World

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

16. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Nuclear Physics

#210 in Asia

#726 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

17. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#216 in Asia

#741 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

18. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Nuclear Physics

#220 in Asia

#750 in the World

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

19. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#224 in Asia

#760 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

20. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Nuclear Physics

#225 in Asia

#763 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

21. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Nuclear Physics

#230 in Asia

#779 in the World

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

22. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#243 in Asia

#812 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

23. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Nuclear Physics

#283 in Asia

#906 in the World

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

24. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#295 in Asia

#931 in the World

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

25. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#351 in Asia

#1043 in the World

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

26. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Nuclear Physics

#356 in Asia

#1050 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

27. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#374 in Asia

#1083 in the World

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

28. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#378 in Asia

#1088 in the World

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

29. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Nuclear Physics

#385 in Asia

#1101 in the World

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

30. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#388 in Asia

#1105 in the World

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

31. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Nuclear Physics

#389 in Asia

#1106 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

32. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Nuclear Physics

#405 in Asia

#1128 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

33. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Nuclear Physics

#418 in Asia

#1153 in the World

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

34. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Nuclear Physics

#423 in Asia

#1162 in the World

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

35. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#512 in Asia

#1350 in the World

Founded: 1946

36. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#519 in Asia

#1367 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

37. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#523 in Asia

#1373 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

38. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Nuclear Physics

#542 in Asia

#1402 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

39. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Nuclear Physics

#560 in Asia

#1441 in the World

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

40. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#568 in Asia

#1461 in the World

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

41. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Nuclear Physics

#572 in Asia

#1465 in the World

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

42. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Nuclear Physics

#590 in Asia

#1503 in the World

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

43. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Nuclear Physics

#607 in Asia

#1535 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

44. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Nuclear Physics

#634 in Asia

#1593 in the World

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

45. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Nuclear Physics

#644 in Asia

#1609 in the World

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

46. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Nuclear Physics

#645 in Asia

#1611 in the World

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

47. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Nuclear Physics

#650 in Asia

#1617 in the World

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

48. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Nuclear Physics

#652 in Asia

#1622 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

49. Anyang University - South Korea

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South Korea | Anyang

For Nuclear Physics

#655 in Asia

#1628 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

50. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Nuclear Physics

#727 in Asia

#1763 in the World

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

51. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Nuclear Physics

#732 in Asia

#1769 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

52. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Nuclear Physics

#743 in Asia

#1782 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

53. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Nuclear Physics

#751 in Asia

#1792 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

54. Korea Aerospace University

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South Korea | Goyang

For Nuclear Physics

#756 in Asia

#1801 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

55. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Nuclear Physics

#806 in Asia

#1910 in the World

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

56. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Nuclear Physics

#818 in Asia

#1926 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

57. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Nuclear Physics

#835 in Asia

#1954 in the World

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

58. Korea National University of Transportation

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South Korea | Chungju

For Nuclear Physics

#838 in Asia

#1962 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

59. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For Nuclear Physics

#881 in Asia

#2038 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

60. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Nuclear Physics

#902 in Asia

#2084 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

61. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Nuclear Physics

#914 in Asia

#2105 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

62. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Nuclear Physics

#920 in Asia

#2111 in the World

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

63. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For Nuclear Physics

#943 in Asia

#2164 in the World

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

64. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Nuclear Physics

#962 in Asia

#2205 in the World

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

65. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Nuclear Physics

#965 in Asia

#2211 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

66. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Nuclear Physics

#969 in Asia

#2219 in the World

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

67. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Nuclear Physics

#1001 in Asia

#2281 in the World

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

68. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Nuclear Physics

#1018 in Asia

#2312 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

69. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Nuclear Physics

#1023 in Asia

#2319 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

70. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Nuclear Physics

#1092 in Asia

#2455 in the World

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

71. Korea University of Technology and Education

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Nuclear Physics

#1098 in Asia

#2464 in the World

Founded: 1991

72. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Nuclear Physics

#1108 in Asia

#2478 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

73. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Nuclear Physics

#1109 in Asia

#2479 in the World

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

74. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Nuclear Physics

#1112 in Asia

#2487 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

75. Hanseo University

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South Korea | Seosan

For Nuclear Physics

#1126 in Asia

#2519 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

76. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#1215 in Asia

#2683 in the World

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

77. Dongshin University

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South Korea | Naju

For Nuclear Physics

#1235 in Asia

#2716 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1987

78. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#1248 in Asia

#2740 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

79. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#1282 in Asia

#2807 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

80. Kangnam University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Nuclear Physics

#1320 in Asia

#2877 in the World

Enrollment: 9,870
Founded: 1946

81. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Nuclear Physics

#1322 in Asia

#2880 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

82. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Nuclear Physics

#1330 in Asia

#2896 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

83. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Nuclear Physics

#1350 in Asia

#2934 in the World

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

84. Catholic Kwandong University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Nuclear Physics

#1374 in Asia

#2980 in the World

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

85. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For Nuclear Physics

#1407 in Asia

#3069 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

86. Korea Polytechnic University

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South Korea | Siheung

For Nuclear Physics

#1423 in Asia

#3113 in the World

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

87. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Nuclear Physics

#1456 in Asia

#3177 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

88. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#1458 in Asia

#3181 in the World

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

89. Chinju National University of Education

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South Korea | Jinju

For Nuclear Physics

#1506 in Asia

#3295 in the World

Founded: 1923

90. Gwangju University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Nuclear Physics

#1536 in Asia

#3352 in the World

Enrollment: 9,930
Founded: 1980

91. Mokpo National Maritime University

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South Korea | Mokpo

For Nuclear Physics

#1561 in Asia

#3409 in the World

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

92. Dongseo University

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South Korea | Busan

For Nuclear Physics

#1582 in Asia

#3440 in the World

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

93. Handong Global University

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South Korea | Pohang

For Nuclear Physics

#1587 in Asia

#3450 in the World

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

94. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Nuclear Physics

#1625 in Asia

#3521 in the World

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

95. Korea National University of Education

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Nuclear Physics

#1626 in Asia

#3523 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

96. Daejin University

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South Korea | Pocheon

For Nuclear Physics

#1629 in Asia

#3526 in the World

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

97. Woosuk University

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South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Nuclear Physics

#1638 in Asia

#3543 in the World

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

98. Gwangju National University of Education

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Nuclear Physics

#1680 in Asia

#3645 in the World

Enrollment: 2,204
Founded: 1993

99. Honam University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Nuclear Physics

#1753 in Asia

#3790 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

100. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For Nuclear Physics

#1768 in Asia

#3824 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

The best cities to study Nuclear Physics in South Korea based on the number of universities and their ranks are Seoul, Daejeon, Pohang, and Daegu.

Physics subfields in South Korea

Acoustical Engineering113

Applied/Engineering Physics49

Astrophysics and Astronomy110

Atomic and Molecular physics71

Condensed Matter Physics93

Materials Science138

Medical Physics32

Nanotechnology116

Optical Engineering130

Quantum and Particle physics142

Theoretical Physics49