35 out of 50
- Universities in Seoul
- Ranked in at least one ranking
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- Different Rankings list
- Universities in Seoul
- (20 institution and 7 subject rankings)
26
- Global Rankings rank
- Universities in Seoul
- Among TOP 200
For business studies see our separate ranking of business schools in Seoul, South Korea
Latest ranking updates related to universities in Seoul
- 19 Jan, 2022: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE World’s Most International Universities - Times Higher Education. Includes 4 universities from Seoul.
- 15 Dec, 2021: Urap published most recent results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Includes 12 universities from Seoul.
- 24 Nov, 2021: Publication of THE Global University Employability Ranking - Times Higher Education. Seoul National University with highest ranking among universities in Seoul ranked #66.
- 02 Nov, 2021: QS University Rankings: Asia updated with Korea University ranked highest among 28 listed universities in Seoul.
Highest subject rankings of universities in Seoul
Sports Related Subjects
#15
Seoul National University
Modern Langugages
#19
Seoul National University
Physical Sciences
#19
Sungkyunkwan University
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
#21
Seoul National University
Materials Science
#29
Seoul National University
Library & Information Management
#29
Sungkyunkwan University
Geography
#31
Seoul National University
Communication & Media Studies
#34
Seoul National University
Art & Design
#39
Seoul National University
Agriculture & Forestry
#42
Seoul National University
Rankings of universities in Seoul, South Korea 2022
#1
Seoul National University
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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#7
Sejong University
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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#13
The Catholic University of Korea
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(48 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
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#15
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(109 reviews)
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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QS Employability Rankings
[Published 23 September, 2021] |
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#16
Seoul National University of Science and Technology
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2021] |
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
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#23
Seoul Women's University
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
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QS University Rankings: Asia
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
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QS University Rankings: Asia
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#25
Sahmyook University
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
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QS University Rankings: Asia
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 02 November, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 10 June, 2021] |
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QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 02 November, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
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#29
Seoul National University of Education
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QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 02 November, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
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QS University Rankings: Asia
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
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#32
Korea National Open University
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(74 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
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Korean National University of Arts
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(288 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
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Korea National Sport University
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(59 reviews)
#43
Korea National Defense University
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(12 reviews)
#44
Torch Trinity Graduate University
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(4 reviews)
#46
Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary
#47
Seoul Christian University
#48
Baekseok Arts University
#49
Sungmin University
#50
Korea Institute of Science and Technology
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Seoul Key Facts for International Students
Population: 10350000
Time: GMT +9
District/province: Seoul,
Living costs for students in Seoul:
* 100 = prices in London
- Living costs without accommodation 94* (6% cheaper than London)
- All costs including accommodation 81* (19% cheaper than London)
- Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 121* (21% more expensive than London)
- Average Big Mac price 4,893.22 KRW
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- Residential voltage: 220 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
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- Residential voltage: 220 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
Map with location of universities in Seoul
Seoul National University ranks #1 in Seoul in our meta ranking composed of 102 university rankings.
Among all universities in Seoul Sungkyunkwan University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 36 rankings where Sungkyunkwan University is listed.
Seoul National University is ranked best in Seoul for Sports Science (Sports Related Subjects). See all rankings for the Seoul National University.
Seoul National University is ranked best in Seoul for Languages & Literature (Modern Langugages). See all rankings for the Seoul National University.
Sungkyunkwan University is ranked best in Seoul for Natural Sciences (Physical Sciences). See all rankings for the Sungkyunkwan University.
Seoul National University is ranked best in Seoul for Medicine & Health (Pharmacy & Pharmacology). See all rankings for the Seoul National University.
Seoul National University is ranked best in Seoul for Engineering (Materials Science). See all rankings for the Seoul National University.
Sungkyunkwan University is ranked best in Seoul for Computer Science (Library & Information Management). See all rankings for the Sungkyunkwan University.
Seoul National University is ranked best in Seoul for Social Studies & Humanities (Geography). See all rankings for the Seoul National University.
Seoul National University is ranked best in Seoul for Journalism & Media Studies (Communication & Media Studies). See all rankings for the Seoul National University.
Seoul National University is ranked best in Seoul for Arts Visual & Performing (Art & Design). See all rankings for the Seoul National University.
Seoul National University is ranked best in Seoul for Agriculture (Agriculture & Forestry). See all rankings for the Seoul National University.
Seoul National University is ranked best in Seoul for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the Seoul National University.
Korea University is ranked best in Seoul for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Korea University.
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 9665
- Published:
- 08 June, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 1001
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Universities:
- 1336
- Published:
- 02 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:
- Academic reputation 30%
Employer reputation 20%
Faculty/student ratio 10%
International research network 10%
Citations per paper 10%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 4000
- Published:
- 26 April, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- Research Performance 40%
Quality of Education 25%
Alumni Employment 25%
Quality of Faculty 10%
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 2400
- Published:
- 02 June, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Academic research publication
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 1599
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- Research excellence 40%
Research impact 35%
Research productivity 25%
- Universities:
- 335
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Asia:
- Research productivity 25%
Research impact 35%
Research Excellence 40%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
- Universities:
- 8701
- Published:
- 10 June, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 1699
- Published:
- 16 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
- Universities:
- 1697
- Published:
- 27 April, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- Teaching 40%
Research 40%
International Diversity 10%
Financial Sustainability 10%
- Universities:
- 828
- Published:
- 16 September, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Research Performance Ranking:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 8023
- Published:
- 18 March, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 11016
- Published:
- 15 August, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- Alumni winning research prizes 10%
Staff winning research prizes 20%
Research paper publications 20%
Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded and Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per capita academic performance 10%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 10529
- Published:
- 02 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 485
- Published:
- 24 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global University Employability Ranking - Times Higher Education:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Universities:
- 416
- Published:
- 28 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 365
- Published:
- 19 January, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities - Times Higher Education:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Universities:
- 320
- Published:
- 06 May, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Best universities in the Asia-Pacific region:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 1040
- Published:
- 02 June, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:
- Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
Teaching 25%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%
- Universities:
- 148
- Published:
- 13 April, 2021
- Universities:
- 1118
- Published:
- 21 April, 2021
Thomson Reuters
- Universities:
- 100
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
- Patent Volume 33%
Patent Citations 34%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%