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2026 University Rankings

Comprehensive rankings of Korean universities based on academics, research, employment, and international friendliness. Last updated: 2026-02-07

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Rankings by University Type

4-Year Universities
201
Traditional 4-year universities (μΌλ°˜λŒ€ν•™κ΅)
SNU #1
Vocational Colleges
104
Professional & vocational colleges (μ „λ¬ΈλŒ€ν•™)
Inha Technical #1
Graduate Schools
84
Graduate-only universities (λŒ€ν•™μ›λŒ€ν•™κ΅)
aSSIST #1
Education Universities
11
Teacher training universities (κ΅μœ‘λŒ€ν•™κ΅)
Seoul Nat'l Ed. #1
Polytechnics
26
Korea Polytechnic colleges (ν΄λ¦¬ν…λŒ€ν•™)
Polytechnic Gumi #1
Cyber Universities
23
Online/distance learning (μ‚¬μ΄λ²„λŒ€ν•™κ΅)
World Cyber #1
Graduate Programs
199
Graduate programs at universities (λŒ€ν•™μ›)
Sejong Business #1
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100% English-taught curriculum
Automatic scholarship: 6M KRW/semester
95% employment rate after graduation
Dual degree with Aalto University (Finland)
Alumni at Samsung, LG, Hyundai, SK
Seoul Seodaemun-gu campus
4M
KRW/semester
after scholarship
95%
Employment Rate
after graduation
38%
International
student ratio
75M
KRW avg. salary
after graduation
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Rankings by Category

Overall
Comprehensive ranking based on academics, research output, and reputation
KAIST #1
Best Value
Best quality education at affordable tuition
Hankyong #1
Employment
Universities with highest graduate employment rates
Hanyang #1
International
Most welcoming for international students
HUFS #1
Admission Access
Easiest admission for international students
Kunsan #1
English Programs
Most English-taught courses available
Hanyang #1
Living Environment
Best city life and convenience
UOS #1
Academic Quality
Top research output, citations, and academic excellence (OpenAlex data)
KAIST #1
Housing
Best dormitories and housing support
POSTECH #1
Student Support
Best scholarships and student services
HUFS #1
English MBA
Top MBA programs taught in English
KAIST #1
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International Rankings
Updated January 2026Top 20 of 50
RankUniversityScore
#1
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
100.0View
#2
Hanyang University
95.3View
#3
Chung-Ang University
88.3View
#4
Daegu University
87.5View
#5
Gachon University
87.4View
#6
Ajou University
85.9View
#7
Sogang University
83.6View
#8
Hanshin University
82.8View
#9
Kwangwoon University
80.5View
#10
Dankook University
80.4View
#11
Kyung Hee University
76.5View
#12
Inha University
76.4View
#13
Sejong University
76.3View
#14
Yonsei University
74.2View
#15
Chonnam National University
74.1View
#16
Chungbuk National University
71.1View
#17
Seoul Women's University
71.0View
#18
Myongji University
70.9View
#19
Sungkyunkwan University
69.4View
#20
Yeungnam University
68.7View
#21
Kyonggi University
68.6
#22
Hansung University
68.5
#23
Korea University
67.1

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Ranking Methodology

Our rankings are based on 10 categories weighted to reflect what matters most to international students:

Admission Access
15%

Acceptance rate, application process

Tuition & Value
15%

Tuition costs, scholarships

English Medium Programs
12%

English-taught courses available

Career Support
12%

Employment rate, career services

Internationalization
10%

International student ratio, support

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