South Korea's best Cognitive Science universities [Rankings]

Below is a list of best universities in South Korea ranked based on their research performance in Cognitive Science. A graph of 1.26M citations received by 62.1K academic papers made by 104 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. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Cognitive Science

#23 in Asia

#131 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

2. Seoul National University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#27 in Asia

#149 in the World

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

3. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#41 in Asia

#191 in the World

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

4. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#49 in Asia

#223 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Cognitive Science

#79 in Asia

#383 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

6. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#109 in Asia

#478 in the World

Founded: 1398

7. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#116 in Asia

#510 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

8. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Cognitive Science

#120 in Asia

#527 in the World

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

9. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#139 in Asia

#587 in the World

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

10. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Cognitive Science

#155 in Asia

#640 in the World

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

11. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#171 in Asia

#675 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

12. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#176 in Asia

#686 in the World

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

13. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Cognitive Science

#205 in Asia

#750 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

14. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#216 in Asia

#782 in the World

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

15. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Cognitive Science

#242 in Asia

#848 in the World

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

16. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Cognitive Science

#250 in Asia

#863 in the World

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

17. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Cognitive Science

#273 in Asia

#938 in the World

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

18. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#295 in Asia

#987 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

19. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Cognitive Science

#304 in Asia

#1002 in the World

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

20. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Cognitive Science

#306 in Asia

#1008 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

21. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Cognitive Science

#335 in Asia

#1066 in the World

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

22. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#336 in Asia

#1067 in the World

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

23. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Cognitive Science

#367 in Asia

#1123 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

24. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Cognitive Science

#375 in Asia

#1144 in the World

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

25. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Cognitive Science

#381 in Asia

#1156 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

26. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Cognitive Science

#416 in Asia

#1220 in the World

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

27. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#418 in Asia

#1224 in the World

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

28. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#438 in Asia

#1270 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

29. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Cognitive Science

#455 in Asia

#1306 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

30. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#526 in Asia

#1431 in the World

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

31. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Cognitive Science

#572 in Asia

#1521 in the World

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

32. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#583 in Asia

#1541 in the World

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

33. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#608 in Asia

#1585 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

34. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Cognitive Science

#617 in Asia

#1600 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

35. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Cognitive Science

#632 in Asia

#1629 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

36. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#642 in Asia

#1655 in the World

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

37. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Cognitive Science

#652 in Asia

#1671 in the World

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

38. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#661 in Asia

#1683 in the World

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

39. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Cognitive Science

#684 in Asia

#1726 in the World

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

40. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Cognitive Science

#691 in Asia

#1737 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

41. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Cognitive Science

#736 in Asia

#1820 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

42. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Cognitive Science

#737 in Asia

#1822 in the World

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

43. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Cognitive Science

#756 in Asia

#1861 in the World

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

44. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Cognitive Science

#762 in Asia

#1873 in the World

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

45. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#782 in Asia

#1919 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

46. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#786 in Asia

#1933 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

47. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Cognitive Science

#789 in Asia

#1939 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

48. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Cognitive Science

#831 in Asia

#2013 in the World

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

49. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Cognitive Science

#861 in Asia

#2087 in the World

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

50. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Cognitive Science

#880 in Asia

#2122 in the World

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

51. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#892 in Asia

#2135 in the World

Founded: 1946

52. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Cognitive Science

#929 in Asia

#2203 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

53. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea | Goyang

For Cognitive Science

#955 in Asia

#2272 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

54. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#1006 in Asia

#2375 in the World

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

55. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Cognitive Science

#1021 in Asia

#2401 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

56. Dongseo University

South Korea | Busan

For Cognitive Science

#1025 in Asia

#2411 in the World

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

57. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea | Cheonan

For Cognitive Science

#1040 in Asia

#2436 in the World

Founded: 1991

58. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Cognitive Science

#1046 in Asia

#2458 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

59. Sungshin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#1063 in Asia

#2491 in the World

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

60. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Cognitive Science

#1076 in Asia

#2523 in the World

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

61. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Cognitive Science

#1104 in Asia

#2583 in the World

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

62. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Cognitive Science

#1121 in Asia

#2629 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

63. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Cognitive Science

#1146 in Asia

#2670 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

64. Seoul National University of Education

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#1183 in Asia

#2731 in the World

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

65. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Cognitive Science

#1200 in Asia

#2764 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

66. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Cognitive Science

#1212 in Asia

#2801 in the World

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

67. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Cognitive Science

#1250 in Asia

#2896 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

68. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Cognitive Science

#1251 in Asia

#2897 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

69. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Cognitive Science

#1285 in Asia

#2966 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

70. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Cognitive Science

#1317 in Asia

#3021 in the World

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

71. Korea National University of Education

South Korea | Cheongju

For Cognitive Science

#1329 in Asia

#3048 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

72. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Cognitive Science

#1342 in Asia

#3074 in the World

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

73. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Cognitive Science

#1349 in Asia

#3087 in the World

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

74. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Cognitive Science

#1352 in Asia

#3093 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

75. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Cognitive Science

#1381 in Asia

#3152 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

76. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#1436 in Asia

#3251 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

77. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Cognitive Science

#1439 in Asia

#3255 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

78. Hankyong National University

South Korea | Anseong

For Cognitive Science

#1452 in Asia

#3292 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

79. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Cognitive Science

#1464 in Asia

#3314 in the World

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

80. Handong Global University

South Korea | Pohang

For Cognitive Science

#1498 in Asia

#3380 in the World

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

81. Woosuk University

South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Cognitive Science

#1529 in Asia

#3454 in the World

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

82. Pai Chai University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Cognitive Science

#1536 in Asia

#3472 in the World

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

83. Woosong University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Cognitive Science

#1566 in Asia

#3537 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

84. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea | Busan

For Cognitive Science

#1623 in Asia

#3643 in the World

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

85. Korea Polytechnic University

South Korea | Siheung

For Cognitive Science

#1634 in Asia

#3665 in the World

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

86. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Cognitive Science

#1649 in Asia

#3696 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

87. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Cognitive Science

#1650 in Asia

#3697 in the World

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

88. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Cognitive Science

#1657 in Asia

#3715 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

89. Duksung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#1670 in Asia

#3744 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

90. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Cognitive Science

#1673 in Asia

#3749 in the World

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

91. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Cognitive Science

#1705 in Asia

#3831 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

92. Sangji University

South Korea | Wonju

For Cognitive Science

#1706 in Asia

#3832 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

93. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Cognitive Science

#1723 in Asia

#3857 in the World

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

94. Konyang University

South Korea | Nonsan

For Cognitive Science

#1728 in Asia

#3864 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

95. Hansung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#1763 in Asia

#3931 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

96. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Cognitive Science

#1766 in Asia

#3936 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

97. Baekseok University

South Korea | Cheonan

For Cognitive Science

#1768 in Asia

#3941 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1994

98. Kangnam University

South Korea | Yongin

For Cognitive Science

#1773 in Asia

#3948 in the World

Enrollment: 9,870
Founded: 1946

99. Sahmyook University

South Korea | Seoul

For Cognitive Science

#1780 in Asia

#3963 in the World

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

100. Honam University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Cognitive Science

#1788 in Asia

#3979 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

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