Top 10 Universities in South Korea for International Students
Rankings based on 2021 QS World & Asia University Rankings:
- Seoul National University (SNU)
- Ranked 37th in the world & Ranked 4th in Asia.
- Located in Seoul, South Korea.
- Founded in 1946, SNU is the most prestigious university in Korea, consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Asia and the world. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields including social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, humanities, and more.
- Courses offered in English: Business, Engineering, Environmental Studies, International Studies, Korean Studies, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, and many more.
- Number of International Students: Around 4,000 (as of 2021)
- Popular Area of Studies: Engineering, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Business
2. Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
- Ranked 39th in the world & Ranked 6th in Asia.
- Located in Daejeon, South Korea.
- Established in 1971, KAIST is a research-oriented university that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The university is renowned for its cutting-edge research and innovation, and is home to several notable research institutes and centers.
- Courses offered in English: Engineering, Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Business, and more.
- Number of International Students: Around 1,400 (as of 2021)
- Popular Area of Studies: Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Business
3. Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
- Ranked 88th in the world & Ranked 13th in Asia.
Located in Seoul, South Korea. - SKKU is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Korea, founded in 1398. The university has a strong emphasis on liberal arts education and offers programs in various fields including law, business, engineering, humanities, and social sciences.
- Courses offered in English: Business, Economics, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, and more.
- Number of International Students: Around 2,300 (as of 2021)
- Popular Area of Studies: Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, and Business
- Ranked 88th in the world & Ranked 13th in Asia.
4. Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
- Ranked 98th in the world & Ranked 18th in Asia.
- Located in Pohang, South Korea. Founded in 1986, POSTECH is a private research university located in Pohang, a city in the southeastern part of Korea. The university is known for its strong focus on science and technology research and education, and is home to several notable research centers and institutes.
- Courses offered in English: Natural Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, and more.
- Number of International Students: Around 600 (as of 2021)
- Popular Area of Studies: Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Technology Management
5. Yonsei University
- Ranked 107th in the world & Ranked 20th in Asia.
- Located in Seoul, South Korea.
- Yonsei is a private research university located in Seoul, founded in 1885. The university is one of the oldest and most prestigious in Korea, and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields including liberal arts, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and more.
- Courses offered in English: Business, Economics, Engineering, International Studies, Social Sciences, and more.
- Number of International Students: Around 4,500 (as of 2021)
- Popular Area of Studies: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Law, Business, Science, and Medicine
6. Korea University
- Ranked 108th in the world & Ranked 22nd in Asia.
- Located in Seoul, South Korea.
- Established in 1905, Korea University is a private research university located in Seoul. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields including law, business, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and more.
- Courses offered in English: Business, Economics, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, and more. Number of International Students: Around 3,800 (as of 2021)
- Popular Area of Studies: Law, Business, Economics, International Studies, Political Science and International Relations, and Engineering
7. Hanyang University
- Ranked 150th in the world & Ranked 28th in Asia.
- Located in Seoul, South Korea.
- Founded in 1939, Hanyang is a private research university located in Seoul. The university is known for its strong engineering and technology programs, and offers programs in various fields including business, social sciences, natural sciences, and more.
- Courses offered in English: Business, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, and more.
- Number of International Students: Around 2,900 (as of 2021)
- Popular Area of Studies: Engineering, Business, Architecture, and Music
8. Ewha Womans University
- Ranked 241st in the world & Ranked 41st in Asia.
- Located in Seoul, South Korea.
- Ewha is a private women’s university located in Seoul, founded in 1886. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields including liberal arts, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and more.
- Courses offered in English: Business, International Studies, Korean Studies, Social Sciences, and more.
- Number of International Students: Around 1,800 (as of 2021)
- Popular Area of Studies: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Law, and Medicine
9. Kyung Hee University
- Ranked 251-260th in the world & Ranked 45th in Asia.
- Located in Seoul, South Korea.
- Established in 1949, Kyung Hee is a private research university located in Seoul. The university has a strong focus on global education and offers programs in various fields including medicine, law, business, humanities, social sciences, and more.
- Courses offered in English: Business, Economics, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, and more.
- Number of International Students: Around 2,800 (as of 2021)
- Popular Area of Studies: Medicine, Oriental Medicine, Global Economics and Business, and Peace Studies
- Chung-Ang University
- Ranked 351-400th in the world & Ranked 57th in Asia.
- Located in Seoul, South Korea.
- Founded in 1918, Chung-Ang is a private research university located in Seoul. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields including law, business, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and more.
- Courses offered in English: Business, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, and more.
- Number of International Students: Around 1,600 (as of 2021)
- Popular Area of Studies: Law, Business, Social Sciences, and Humanities
