100 Best universities for Psychology in South Korea

Updated: March 02, 2025

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in South Korea ranked based on their research performance in Psychology. A graph of 8.71M citations received by 439K academic papers made by 143 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 Psychology

#14 in Asia

#149 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#20 in Asia

#166 in the World

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

3. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#39 in Asia

#292 in the World

Founded: 1398

4. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#43 in Asia

#335 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Psychology

#47 in Asia

#347 in the World

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

6. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#57 in Asia

#385 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

7. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#67 in Asia

#411 in the World

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

8. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#84 in Asia

#488 in the World

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

9. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#86 in Asia

#494 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

10. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Psychology

#137 in Asia

#656 in the World

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

11. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#152 in Asia

#708 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

12. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Psychology

#153 in Asia

#709 in the World

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

13. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#158 in Asia

#721 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

14. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#170 in Asia

#761 in the World

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

15. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Psychology

#201 in Asia

#833 in the World

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

16. Pohang University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Pohang

For Psychology

#204 in Asia

#843 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

17. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Psychology

#223 in Asia

#890 in the World

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

18. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Psychology

#245 in Asia

#941 in the World

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

19. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Psychology

#251 in Asia

#964 in the World

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

20. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#256 in Asia

#971 in the World

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

21. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Psychology

#267 in Asia

#988 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

22. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#270 in Asia

#995 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

23. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Psychology

#271 in Asia

#1001 in the World

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

24. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Psychology

#306 in Asia

#1087 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

25. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Psychology

#318 in Asia

#1112 in the World

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

26. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Psychology

#320 in Asia

#1120 in the World

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

27. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#324 in Asia

#1130 in the World

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

28. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Psychology

#347 in Asia

#1179 in the World

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

29. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Psychology

#361 in Asia

#1218 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

30. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#373 in Asia

#1255 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

31. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Psychology

#380 in Asia

#1269 in the World

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

32. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Psychology

#393 in Asia

#1297 in the World

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

33. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#410 in Asia

#1336 in the World

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

34. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Psychology

#416 in Asia

#1352 in the World

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

35. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Eonyang

For Psychology

#418 in Asia

#1354 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

36. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Psychology

#424 in Asia

#1372 in the World

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

37. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Psychology

#496 in Asia

#1541 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

38. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#526 in Asia

#1608 in the World

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

39. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#528 in Asia

#1613 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

40. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Psychology

#539 in Asia

#1631 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

41. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Psychology

#604 in Asia

#1772 in the World

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

42. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#692 in Asia

#1991 in the World

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

43. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Psychology

#711 in Asia

#2040 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

44. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#743 in Asia

#2099 in the World

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

45. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Psychology

#793 in Asia

#2210 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

46. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#813 in Asia

#2247 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

47. Sahmyook University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#816 in Asia

#2252 in the World

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

48. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#827 in Asia

#2278 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

49. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#829 in Asia

#2282 in the World

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

50. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Psychology

#839 in Asia

#2299 in the World

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

51. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#848 in Asia

#2320 in the World

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

52. Catholic Kwandong University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Psychology

#858 in Asia

#2341 in the World

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

53. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#877 in Asia

#2391 in the World

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

54. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#879 in Asia

#2394 in the World

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

55. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#910 in Asia

#2451 in the World

Founded: 1946

56. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Psychology

#932 in Asia

#2493 in the World

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

57. Kosin University

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South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#938 in Asia

#2514 in the World

Founded: 1946

58. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Psychology

#959 in Asia

#2562 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

59. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#1014 in Asia

#2671 in the World

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

60. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#1021 in Asia

#2686 in the World

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

61. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#1030 in Asia

#2702 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

62. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Psychology

#1046 in Asia

#2731 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

63. Anyang University - South Korea

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South Korea | Anyang

For Psychology

#1058 in Asia

#2764 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

64. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Psychology

#1082 in Asia

#2813 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

65. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Psychology

#1141 in Asia

#2958 in the World

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

66. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Psychology

#1148 in Asia

#2978 in the World

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

67. Sungshin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#1154 in Asia

#2985 in the World

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

68. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Psychology

#1164 in Asia

#3000 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

69. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#1176 in Asia

#3021 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

70. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For Psychology

#1185 in Asia

#3037 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

71. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Psychology

#1206 in Asia

#3080 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

72. Woosong University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#1250 in Asia

#3177 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

73. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#1347 in Asia

#3378 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

74. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#1353 in Asia

#3386 in the World

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

75. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#1358 in Asia

#3394 in the World

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

76. Korea National University of Transportation

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South Korea | Chungju

For Psychology

#1359 in Asia

#3395 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

77. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Psychology

#1375 in Asia

#3420 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

78. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Psychology

#1378 in Asia

#3426 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

79. Dongseo University

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South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#1381 in Asia

#3434 in the World

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

80. Korea National University of Education

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Psychology

#1392 in Asia

#3470 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

81. Woosuk University

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South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Psychology

#1405 in Asia

#3494 in the World

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

82. Daegu Haany University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Psychology

#1447 in Asia

#3583 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1981

83. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Psychology

#1448 in Asia

#3584 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

84. Duksung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#1455 in Asia

#3598 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

85. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Psychology

#1465 in Asia

#3613 in the World

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

86. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Psychology

#1468 in Asia

#3618 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

87. Namseoul University

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Psychology

#1482 in Asia

#3636 in the World

Founded: 1993

88. Luther University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Psychology

#1518 in Asia

#3722 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

89. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#1529 in Asia

#3752 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

90. Hanseo University

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South Korea | Seosan

For Psychology

#1533 in Asia

#3758 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

91. Sangji University

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South Korea | Wonju

For Psychology

#1561 in Asia

#3830 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

92. Korea Aerospace University

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South Korea | Goyang

For Psychology

#1580 in Asia

#3870 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

93. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For Psychology

#1616 in Asia

#3948 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

94. Korea University of Technology and Education

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Psychology

#1622 in Asia

#3963 in the World

Founded: 1991

95. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#1640 in Asia

#4009 in the World

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

96. Dongshin University

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South Korea | Naju

For Psychology

#1651 in Asia

#4041 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1987

97. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Psychology

#1653 in Asia

#4043 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

98. Catholic University of Pusan

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South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#1685 in Asia

#4112 in the World

Founded: 1964

99. Pai Chai University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#1689 in Asia

#4120 in the World

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

100. Baekseok University

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Psychology

#1693 in Asia

#4136 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1994

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

Psychology subfields in South Korea

Child Psychology98

Clinical Psychology93

Cognitive Science102

Education Majors101

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution10

Neuroscience124

Occupational Therapy45

Organizational / Business / IO Psychology30

Social Psychology122

Special Education7