2026 University Rankings
Comprehensive rankings of Korean universities based on academics, research, employment, and international friendliness. Last updated: 2026-02-01
| Rank | University | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 | KAIST 한국과학기술원 | 91.7 | View |
#2 | POSTECH 포항공과대학교 | 90.2 | View |
#3 | Seoul National University 서울대학교 | 89.5 | View |
#4 | Yonsei University 연세대학교 | 85.3 | View |
#5 | Korea University 고려대학교 | 84.8 | View |
#6 | Sungkyunkwan University 성균관대학교 | 82.1 | View |
#7 | Hanyang University 한양대학교 | 81.5 | View |
#8 | Korea University of Technology and Education 한국기술교육대학교 | 78.0 | View |
#9 | Kyung Hee University 경희대학교 | 78.2 | View |
#10 | Ewha Womans University 이화여자대학교 | 77.8 | View |
Our rankings are based on 10 categories weighted to reflect what matters most to international students:
Acceptance rate, application process
Tuition costs, scholarships
English-taught courses available
Employment rate, career services
International student ratio, support
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