100 Best universities for Psychology in South Korea

Updated: February 29, 2024

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 6.38M citations received by 375K academic papers made by 141 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 Psychology

#14 in Asia

#156 in the World

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

2. Yonsei University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#15 in Asia

#163 in the World

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

3. Sungkyunkwan University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#39 in Asia

#299 in the World

Founded: 1398

4. University of Ulsan

South Korea | Ulsan

For Psychology

#45 in Asia

#344 in the World

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

5. Korea University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#46 in Asia

#350 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

6. KAIST

South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#55 in Asia

#383 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

7. Catholic University of Korea

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#67 in Asia

#421 in the World

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

8. Hanyang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#81 in Asia

#494 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

9. Kyung Hee University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#83 in Asia

#504 in the World

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

10. Kyungpook National University

South Korea | Daegu

For Psychology

#127 in Asia

#651 in the World

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

11. Ewha Womans University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#149 in Asia

#709 in the World

Enrollment: 22,268
Founded: 1886

12. Ajou University

South Korea | Suwon

For Psychology

#155 in Asia

#721 in the World

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

13. Pusan National University

South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#165 in Asia

#756 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

14. Chung-Ang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#173 in Asia

#773 in the World

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

15. Pohang University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Pohang

For Psychology

#186 in Asia

#796 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

16. Chonnam National University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Psychology

#200 in Asia

#840 in the World

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

17. Hallym University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Psychology

#220 in Asia

#894 in the World

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

18. Chonbuk National University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Psychology

#235 in Asia

#932 in the World

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

19. Yeungnam University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Psychology

#246 in Asia

#963 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

20. Inha University

South Korea | Incheon

For Psychology

#249 in Asia

#967 in the World

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

21. Chungnam National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#257 in Asia

#987 in the World

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

22. Konkuk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#261 in Asia

#996 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

23. Keimyung University

South Korea | Daegu

For Psychology

#262 in Asia

#998 in the World

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

24. Gyeongsang National University

South Korea | Jinju

For Psychology

#290 in Asia

#1082 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

25. Soonchunhyang University

South Korea | Asan

For Psychology

#311 in Asia

#1130 in the World

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

26. Dongguk University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#312 in Asia

#1132 in the World

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

27. Chungbuk National University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Psychology

#323 in Asia

#1157 in the World

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

28. Gachon University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Psychology

#331 in Asia

#1177 in the World

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

29. Kangwon National University

South Korea | Chuncheon

For Psychology

#337 in Asia

#1190 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

30. Sejong University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#360 in Asia

#1257 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

31. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

South Korea | Eonyang

For Psychology

#367 in Asia

#1270 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

32. Dankook University

South Korea | Yongin

For Psychology

#370 in Asia

#1279 in the World

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

33. Dong-A University

South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#381 in Asia

#1302 in the World

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

34. Inje University

South Korea | Gimhae

For Psychology

#384 in Asia

#1313 in the World

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

35. Chosun University

South Korea | Gwangju

For Psychology

#385 in Asia

#1314 in the World

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

36. Wonkwang University

South Korea | Iksan

For Psychology

#393 in Asia

#1336 in the World

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

37. Eulji University

South Korea | Seongnam

For Psychology

#469 in Asia

#1531 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

38. Sogang University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#471 in Asia

#1535 in the World

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

39. Pukyong National University

South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#492 in Asia

#1596 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

40. Catholic University of Daegu

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Psychology

#495 in Asia

#1607 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

41. Jeju National University

South Korea | Jeju

For Psychology

#592 in Asia

#1816 in the World

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

42. University of Science and Technology Korea

South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#619 in Asia

#1877 in the World

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

43. Konyang University

South Korea | Nonsan

For Psychology

#672 in Asia

#2000 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

44. Soongsil University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#700 in Asia

#2068 in the World

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

45. Kookmin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#719 in Asia

#2110 in the World

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

46. Daegu University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Psychology

#726 in Asia

#2123 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

47. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#749 in Asia

#2170 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

48. Catholic Kwandong University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Psychology

#772 in Asia

#2216 in the World

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

49. Sahmyook University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#774 in Asia

#2221 in the World

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

50. Kwangwoon University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#786 in Asia

#2252 in the World

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

51. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#794 in Asia

#2266 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

52. University of Incheon

South Korea | Incheon

For Psychology

#801 in Asia

#2283 in the World

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

53. Daejeon University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#817 in Asia

#2334 in the World

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

54. Hongik University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#833 in Asia

#2361 in the World

Founded: 1946

55. Sookmyung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#843 in Asia

#2384 in the World

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

56. Kyonggi University

South Korea | Suwon

For Psychology

#889 in Asia

#2462 in the World

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

57. Kosin University

South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#897 in Asia

#2474 in the World

Enrollment: 4,949
Founded: 1946

58. University of Seoul

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#903 in Asia

#2487 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

59. Myongji University

South Korea | Yongin

For Psychology

#907 in Asia

#2493 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

60. Seoul National University of Education

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#908 in Asia

#2494 in the World

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

61. Changwon National University

South Korea | Changwon

For Psychology

#994 in Asia

#2683 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

62. Sangmyung University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#1005 in Asia

#2708 in the World

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

63. Kongju National University

South Korea | Gongju

For Psychology

#1063 in Asia

#2844 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

64. Kumoh National University of Technology

South Korea | Gumi

For Psychology

#1071 in Asia

#2860 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

65. Anyang University - South Korea

South Korea | Anyang

For Psychology

#1106 in Asia

#2923 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

66. Jeonju University

South Korea | Jeonju

For Psychology

#1109 in Asia

#2932 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

67. Hoseo University

South Korea | Asan

For Psychology

#1123 in Asia

#2956 in the World

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

68. Kyungnam University

South Korea | Masan

For Psychology

#1130 in Asia

#2973 in the World

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

69. Yong-In University

South Korea | Yongin

For Psychology

#1158 in Asia

#3034 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

70. Dong-Eui University

South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#1167 in Asia

#3054 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

71. Sungshin University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#1210 in Asia

#3150 in the World

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

72. Hanbat National University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#1256 in Asia

#3229 in the World

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

73. Mokpo National University

South Korea | Muan

For Psychology

#1299 in Asia

#3326 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

74. Hannam University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#1320 in Asia

#3371 in the World

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

75. Dongseo University

South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#1346 in Asia

#3425 in the World

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

76. Korea National University of Transportation

South Korea | Chungju

For Psychology

#1348 in Asia

#3431 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

77. Seoul Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#1351 in Asia

#3440 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

78. Daegu Haany University

South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Psychology

#1357 in Asia

#3450 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1981

79. Cheongju University

South Korea | Cheongju

For Psychology

#1376 in Asia

#3494 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

80. Korea National University of Education

South Korea | Cheongju

For Psychology

#1391 in Asia

#3525 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

81. Woosuk University

South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Psychology

#1410 in Asia

#3570 in the World

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

82. Duksung Women's University

South Korea | Seoul

For Psychology

#1434 in Asia

#3617 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

83. Woosong University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#1442 in Asia

#3634 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

84. Gangneung-Wonju National University

South Korea | Gangneung

For Psychology

#1453 in Asia

#3652 in the World

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

85. Kunsan National University

South Korea | Gunsan

For Psychology

#1466 in Asia

#3674 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

86. Sunchon National University

South Korea | Suncheon

For Psychology

#1470 in Asia

#3685 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

87. Kyungsung University

South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#1480 in Asia

#3711 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

88. Korea Aerospace University

South Korea | Goyang

For Psychology

#1502 in Asia

#3760 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

89. Sangji University

South Korea | Wonju

For Psychology

#1520 in Asia

#3789 in the World

Enrollment: 8,600
Founded: 1962

90. Korea University of Technology and Education

South Korea | Cheonan

For Psychology

#1537 in Asia

#3836 in the World

Founded: 1991

91. Namseoul University

South Korea | Cheonan

For Psychology

#1552 in Asia

#3882 in the World

Founded: 1993

92. Andong National University

South Korea | Andong

For Psychology

#1558 in Asia

#3894 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

93. University of Suwon

South Korea | Hwaseong

For Psychology

#1578 in Asia

#3942 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

94. Pai Chai University

South Korea | Daejeon

For Psychology

#1584 in Asia

#3952 in the World

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

95. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#1585 in Asia

#3954 in the World

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

96. Hanseo University

South Korea | Seosan

For Psychology

#1607 in Asia

#4010 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

97. Luther University

South Korea | Yongin

For Psychology

#1617 in Asia

#4032 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

98. Catholic University of Pusan

South Korea | Busan

For Psychology

#1663 in Asia

#4139 in the World

Founded: 1964

99. Dongshin University

South Korea | Naju

For Psychology

#1676 in Asia

#4172 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1987

100. Sun Moon University

South Korea | Asan

For Psychology

#1684 in Asia

#4182 in the World

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

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 Psychology86

Clinical Psychology83

Cognitive Science98

Education Majors87

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution8

Neuroscience120

Occupational Therapy41

Organizational / Business / IO Psychology29

Social Psychology113

Special Education5