DIOTIMES University Ranking in Korea 2026

2026-01-23

DIOTIMES University Ranking in Korea is a national university ranking published by DIOTIMES, with research and analysis conducted by AURA(The Alliance for University Ranking & Advancement) in Singapore. Built on the REAL Framework, it applies a fully data-driven methodology that excludes surveys and reputation scores, with advisory support from Byung-Ik Jung, Partner at Andersen Consulting and a university strategy and ranking expert.

From Ranking to Strategy — Real Data. Real Impact.

Korea University Rankings (Tier 1–6)

Rank	Tier	University Name	Region	Type
1	Tier 1	Seoul National University	Seoul	National Corp.
2	Tier 1	Yonsei University	Seoul	Private
3	Tier 1	Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)	Gyeongbuk	Private
4	Tier 1	Korea University	Seoul	Private
5	Tier 1	Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)	Daejeon	Special Act Corp.
6	Tier 1	Sungkyunkwan University	Seoul	Private
7	Tier 1	Hanyang University	Seoul	Private
8	Tier 1	Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology	Ulsan	Special Act Corp.
9	Tier 1	Gwangju Institute Of Science And Technology	Gwangju	Special Act Corp.
10	Tier 1	Chung-Ang University	Seoul	Private
11	Tier 1	Sejong University	Seoul	Private
12	Tier 1	Kyung Hee University	Seoul	Private
13	Tier 1	DGIST	Daegu	Special Act Corp.
14	Tier 1	Yeungnam University	Gyeongbuk	Private
15	Tier 1	Dongguk University	Seoul	Private
16	Tier 1	Gachon University	Gyeonggi	Private
17	Tier 1	Ajou University	Gyeonggi	Private
18	Tier 1	Kyungpook National University	Daegu	National
19	Tier 1	Seoul National University of Science and Technology	Seoul	National
20	Tier 1	Konkuk University	Seoul	Private
21	Tier 1	Ewha Womans University	Seoul	Private
22	Tier 1	Inha University	Incheon	Private
23	Tier 1	Pusan National University	Busan	National
24	Tier 1	Chungnam National University	Daejeon	National
25	Tier 1	Sogang University	Seoul	Private
26	Tier 2	Pukyong National University	Busan	National
27	Tier 2	University of Seoul	Seoul	Public
28	Tier 2	Korea University of Technology and Education	Chungnam	Private
29	Tier 2	Kwangwoon University	Seoul	Private
30	Tier 2	Jeonbuk National University	Jeonbuk	National
31	Tier 2	Kookmin University	Seoul	Private
32	Tier 2	Chonnam National University	Gwangju	National
33	Tier 2	Soongsil University	Seoul	Private
34	Tier 2	Incheon National University	Incheon	National Corp.
35	Tier 2	Chungbuk National University	Chungbuk	National
36	Tier 2	Korea Aerospace University	Gyeonggi	Private
37	Tier 2	University of Ulsan	Ulsan	Private
38	Tier 2	Eulji University	Daejeon	Private
39	Tier 2	Kangwon National University	Gangwon	National
40	Tier 2	Korea Maritime & Ocean University	Busan	National
41	Tier 2	Hankuk University of Foreign Studies	Seoul	Private
42	Tier 2	Kumoh National Institute of Technology	Gyeongbuk	National
43	Tier 2	Woosong University	Daejeon	Private
44	Tier 2	Hongik University	Seoul	Private
45	Tier 2	Soonchunhyang University	Chungnam	Private
46	Tier 2	Jeju National University	Jeju	National
47	Tier 2	Handong Global University	Gyeongbuk	Private
48	Tier 2	Dankook University	Gyeonggi	Private
49	Tier 2	Sookmyung Women’s University	Seoul	Private
50	Tier 2	Sangmyung University (Seoul)	Seoul	Private
51–75	Tier 3	CHA University	Gyeonggi	Private
51–75	Tier 3	Changwon National University	Gyeongnam	National
51–75	Tier 3	Chosun University	Gwangju	Private
51–75	Tier 3	Dong-A University	Busan	Private
51–75	Tier 3	Duksung Women’s University	Seoul	Private
51–75	Tier 3	Gyeongsang National University	Gyeongnam	National
51–75	Tier 3	Hallym University	Gangwon	Private
51–75	Tier 3	Hanbat National University	Daejeon	National
51–75	Tier 3	Hankyong National University	Gyeonggi	National
51–75	Tier 3	Inje University	Gyeongnam	Private
51–75	Tier 3	Keimyung University	Daegu	Private
51–75	Tier 3	Kongju National University	Chungnam	National
51–75	Tier 3	Korea Institute of Energy Technology	Jeonnam	Special Act Corp.
51–75	Tier 3	Korea National University of Heritage	Chungnam	National (Special Act)
51–75	Tier 3	Korea National University of Transportation	Chungbuk	National
51–75	Tier 3	Kunsan National University	Jeonbuk	National
51–75	Tier 3	Kyonggi University	Gyeonggi	Private
51–75	Tier 3	Mokpo National Maritime University	Jeonnam	National
51–75	Tier 3	Mokpo National University	Jeonnam	National
51–75	Tier 3	Myongji University (Natural Science Campus)	Gyeonggi	Private
51–75	Tier 3	Sahmyook University	Seoul	Private
51–75	Tier 3	Seokyeong University	Seoul	Private
51–75	Tier 3	Sunchon National University	Jeonnam	National
51–75	Tier 3	Tech University of Korea	Gyeonggi	Private
51–75	Tier 3	The Catholic University of Korea	Gyeonggi	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Anyang University	Gyeonggi	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Calvin University	Gyeonggi	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Catholic University of Pusan	Busan	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Changshin University	Gyeongnam	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Cheongju University	Chungbuk	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies	Seoul	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Daegu Catholic University	Gyeongbuk	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Daejin University	Gyeonggi	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Dongseo University	Busan	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Dongshin University	Jeonnam	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Dongyang University	Gyeongbuk	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Gangneung–Wonju National University	Gangwon	National
76–100	Tier 4	Gangseo University	Seoul	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Gyeongguk National University	Gyeongbuk	National
76–100	Tier 4	Hannam University	Daejeon	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Hansei University	Gyeonggi	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Korea National Sport University	Seoul	National
76–100	Tier 4	Korea National University of Education	Chungbuk	National
76–100	Tier 4	Namseoul University	Chungnam	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Seoul Women’s University	Seoul	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Sun Moon University	Chungnam	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Sungkyul University	Gyeonggi	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Sungshin Women’s University	Seoul	Private
76–100	Tier 4	The University of Suwon	Gyeonggi	Private
76–100	Tier 4	Wonkwang University	Jeonbuk	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Busan University of Foreign Studies	Busan	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Catholic Kkottongnae University	Chungbuk	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Chinju National University of Education	Gyeongnam	National
101–150	Tier 5	Chuncheon National University of Education	Gangwon	National
101–150	Tier 5	Chungwoon University	Chungnam	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Daegu Haany University	Gyeongbuk	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Daegu National University of Education	Daegu	National
101–150	Tier 5	Daegu University	Gyeongbuk	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Daejeon University	Daejeon	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Daeshin University	Gyeongbuk	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Dong-Eui University	Busan	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Dongduk Women’s University	Seoul	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Far East University	Chungbuk	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Gimcheon University	Gyeongbuk	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Gongju National University of Education	Chungnam	National
101–150	Tier 5	Gwangju National University of Education	Gwangju	National
101–150	Tier 5	Gwangju University	Gwangju	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Hanshin University	Gyeonggi	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Hansung University	Seoul	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Hanyang Cyber University	Seoul	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Honam University	Gwangju	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Hoseo University	Chungnam	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Jeonju University	Jeonbuk	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Jesus University	Jeonbuk	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Joongbu University	Chungnam	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Jungwon University	Chungbuk	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Kangnam University	Gyeonggi	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Kaya University	Gyeongnam	Private
101–150	Tier 5	KOREA CYBER UNIVERSITY	Seoul	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Korea National University of Arts	Seoul	National (Special Act)
101–150	Tier 5	Korea Nazarene University	Chungnam	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Korea Soongsil Cyber University	Seoul	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Kosin University	Busan	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Kyungil University	Gyeongbuk	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Kyungnam University	Gyeongnam	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Kyungsung University	Busan	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Kyungwoon University	Gyeongbuk	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Mokpo Catholic University	Jeonnam	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Nambu University	Gwangju	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Sehan University	Jeonnam	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Sejong Cyber University	Seoul	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Semyung University	Chungbuk	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Seoul Christian University	Seoul	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Seoul Theological University	Gyeonggi	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Seowon University	Chungbuk	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Shinhan University	Gyeonggi	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Sungkonghoe University	Seoul	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Tongmyong University	Busan	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Woosuk University	Jeonbuk	Private
101–150	Tier 5	Yong In University	Gyeonggi	Private
151+	Tier 6	ACTS University	Gyeonggi	Private
151+	Tier 6	Baekseok University	Chungnam	Private
151+	Tier 6	Busan National University of Education	Busan	National
151+	Tier 6	Busan Digital University	Busan	Private
151+	Tier 6	Catholic Kwandong University	Gangwon	Private
151+	Tier 6	Chodang University	Jeonnam	Private
151+	Tier 6	Chongju National University of Education	Chungbuk	National
151+	Tier 6	Chongshin University	Seoul	Private
151+	Tier 6	Chugye University for the Arts	Seoul	Private
151+	Tier 6	Daegu Arts University	Gyeongbuk	Private
151+	Tier 6	Daegu Cyber University	Gyeongbuk	Private
151+	Tier 6	Digital Seoul Culture Arts University	Seoul	Private
151+	Tier 6	Geumgang University	Chungnam	Private
151+	Tier 6	Global Cyber University	Chungnam	Private
151+	Tier 6	Gukje Cyber University	Gyeonggi	Private
151+	Tier 6	Gyeongin National University of Education	Incheon	National
151+	Tier 6	Halla University	Gangwon	Private
151+	Tier 6	Hanil University & Presbyterian Theological Seminary	Jeonbuk	Private
151+	Tier 6	Hanseo University	Chungnam	Private
151+	Tier 6	Honam Theological University & Seminary	Gwangju	Private
151+	Tier 6	Howon University	Jeonbuk	Private
151+	Tier 6	Hwashin Cyber University	Busan	Private
151+	Tier 6	Hwasung Medi-Science University	Gyeonggi	Private
151+	Tier 6	Hyupsung University	Gyeonggi	Private
151+	Tier 6	Jeju International University	Jeju	Private
151+	Tier 6	Jeonju National University of Education	Jeonbuk	National
151+	Tier 6	Konyang Cyber University	Daejeon	Private
151+	Tier 6	Konyang University	Chungnam	Private
151+	Tier 6	Korea Baptist Theological University / Seminary	Daejeon	Private
151+	Tier 6	Korea National Open University	Seoul	National
151+	Tier 6	Korean Bible University	Seoul	Private
151+	Tier 6	Kwangju Women’s University	Gwangju	Private
151+	Tier 6	Kwangshin University	Gwangju	Private
151+	Tier 6	Kyung Hee Cyber University	Seoul	Private
151+	Tier 6	Luther University	Gyeonggi	Private
151+	Tier 6	Methodist Theological University	Seoul	Private
151+	Tier 6	Mokwon University	Daejeon	Private
151+	Tier 6	Open Cyber University of Korea (OCU)	Seoul	Private
151+	Tier 6	Pai Chai University	Daejeon	Private
151+	Tier 6	Presbyterian University & Theological Seminary	Seoul	Private
151+	Tier 6	Pyeongtaek University	Gyeonggi	Private
151+	Tier 6	Sangji University	Gangwon	Private
151+	Tier 6	Seoul Cyber University	Seoul	Private
151+	Tier 6	Seoul Digital University	Seoul	Private
151+	Tier 6	Seoul Hanyoung University	Seoul	Private
151+	Tier 6	Seoul Jangsin University	Gyeonggi	Private
151+	Tier 6	Seoul National University of Education	Seoul	National
151+	Tier 6	Silla University	Busan	Private
151+	Tier 6	Songwon University	Gwangju	Private
151+	Tier 6	Suwon Catholic University	Gyeonggi	Private
151+	Tier 6	TAEJAE University	Seoul	Private
151+	Tier 6	U1 University	Chungbuk	Private
151+	Tier 6	Uiduk University	Gyeongbuk	Private
151+	Tier 6	Wonkwang Digital University	Jeonbuk	Private
151+	Tier 6	Yewon Arts University	Jeonbuk	Private
151+	Tier 6	Youngnam Theological University & Seminary	Gyeongbuk	Private
151+	Tier 6	Youngsan University	Busan	Private

Korea University Rankings (Mobile)

Rank	Tier	University
1	T1	Seoul National University
2	T1	Yonsei University
3	T1	POSTECH
4	T1	Korea University
5	T1	KAIST
6	T1	Sungkyunkwan University
7	T1	Hanyang University
8	T1	UNIST
9	T1	GIST
10	T1	Chung-Ang University
11	T1	Sejong University
12	T1	Kyung Hee University
13	T1	DGIST
14	T1	Yeungnam University
15	T1	Dongguk University
16	T1	Gachon University
17	T1	Ajou University
18	T1	Kyungpook National University
19	T1	SeoulTech
20	T1	Konkuk University
21	T1	Ewha Womans University
22	T1	Inha University
23	T1	Pusan National University
24	T1	Chungnam National University
25	T1	Sogang University
26	T2	Pukyong National University
27	T2	University of Seoul
28	T2	Korea University of Technology and Education
29	T2	Kwangwoon University
30	T2	Jeonbuk National University
31	T2	Kookmin University
32	T2	Chonnam National University
33	T2	Soongsil University
34	T2	Incheon National University
35	T2	Chungbuk National University
36	T2	Korea Aerospace University
37	T2	University of Ulsan
38	T2	Eulji University
39	T2	Kangwon National University
40	T2	Korea Maritime & Ocean University
41	T2	Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
42	T2	Kumoh National Institute of Technology
43	T2	Woosong University
44	T2	Hongik University
45	T2	Soonchunhyang University
46	T2	Jeju National University
47	T2	Handong Global University
48	T2	Dankook University
49	T2	Sookmyung Women’s University
50	T2	Sangmyung University (Seoul)
51–75	T3	CHA University
51–75	T3	Changwon National University
51–75	T3	Chosun University
51–75	T3	Dong-A University
51–75	T3	Duksung Women’s University
51–75	T3	Gyeongsang National University
51–75	T3	Hallym University
51–75	T3	Hanbat National University
51–75	T3	Hankyong National University
51–75	T3	Inje University
51–75	T3	Keimyung University
51–75	T3	Kongju National University
51–75	T3	Korea Institute of Energy Technology
51–75	T3	Korea National University of Heritage
51–75	T3	Korea National University of Transportation
51–75	T3	Kunsan National University
51–75	T3	Kyonggi University
51–75	T3	Mokpo National Maritime University
51–75	T3	Mokpo National University
51–75	T3	Myongji University (Natural Science Campus)
51–75	T3	Sahmyook University
51–75	T3	Seokyeong University
51–75	T3	Sunchon National University
51–75	T3	Tech University of Korea
51–75	T3	The Catholic University of Korea
76–100	T4	Anyang University
76–100	T4	Calvin University
76–100	T4	Catholic University of Pusan
76–100	T4	Changshin University
76–100	T4	Cheongju University
76–100	T4	Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
76–100	T4	Daegu Catholic University
76–100	T4	Daejin University
76–100	T4	Dongseo University
76–100	T4	Dongshin University
76–100	T4	Dongyang University
76–100	T4	Gangneung–Wonju National University
76–100	T4	Gangseo University
76–100	T4	Gyeongguk National University
76–100	T4	Hannam University
76–100	T4	Hansei University
76–100	T4	Korea National Sport University
76–100	T4	Korea National University of Education
76–100	T4	Namseoul University
76–100	T4	Seoul Women’s University
76–100	T4	Sun Moon University
76–100	T4	Sungkyul University
76–100	T4	Sungshin Women’s University
76–100	T4	The University of Suwon
76–100	T4	Wonkwang University
101–150	T5	Busan University of Foreign Studies
101–150	T5	Catholic Kkottongnae University
101–150	T5	Chinju National University of Education
101–150	T5	Chuncheon National University of Education
101–150	T5	Chungwoon University
101–150	T5	Daegu Haany University
101–150	T5	Daegu National University of Education
101–150	T5	Daegu University
101–150	T5	Daejeon University
101–150	T5	Daeshin University
101–150	T5	Dong-Eui University
101–150	T5	Dongduk Women’s University
101–150	T5	Far East University
101–150	T5	Gimcheon University
101–150	T5	Gongju National University of Education
101–150	T5	Gwangju National University of Education
101–150	T5	Gwangju University
101–150	T5	Hanshin University
101–150	T5	Hansung University
101–150	T5	Hanyang Cyber University
101–150	T5	Honam University
101–150	T5	Hoseo University
101–150	T5	Jeonju University
101–150	T5	Jesus University
101–150	T5	Joongbu University
101–150	T5	Jungwon University
101–150	T5	Kangnam University
101–150	T5	Kaya University
101–150	T5	KOREA CYBER UNIVERSITY
101–150	T5	Korea National University of Arts
101–150	T5	Korea Nazarene University
101–150	T5	Korea Soongsil Cyber University
101–150	T5	Kosin University
101–150	T5	Kyungil University
101–150	T5	Kyungnam University
101–150	T5	Kyungsung University
101–150	T5	Kyungwoon University
101–150	T5	Mokpo Catholic University
101–150	T5	Nambu University
101–150	T5	Sehan University
101–150	T5	Sejong Cyber University
101–150	T5	Semyung University
101–150	T5	Seoul Christian University
101–150	T5	Seoul Theological University
101–150	T5	Seowon University
101–150	T5	Shinhan University
101–150	T5	Sungkonghoe University
101–150	T5	Tongmyong University
101–150	T5	Woosuk University
101–150	T5	Yong In University
151+	T6	ACTS University
151+	T6	Baekseok University
151+	T6	Busan National University of Education
151+	T6	Busan Digital University
151+	T6	Catholic Kwandong University
151+	T6	Chodang University
151+	T6	Chongju National University of Education
151+	T6	Chongshin University
151+	T6	Chugye University for the Arts
151+	T6	Daegu Arts University
151+	T6	Daegu Cyber University
151+	T6	Digital Seoul Culture Arts University
151+	T6	Geumgang University
151+	T6	Global Cyber University
151+	T6	Gukje Cyber University
151+	T6	Gyeongin National University of Education
151+	T6	Halla University
151+	T6	Hanil University & Presbyterian Theological Seminary
151+	T6	Hanseo University
151+	T6	Honam Theological University & Seminary
151+	T6	Howon University
151+	T6	Hwashin Cyber University
151+	T6	Hwasung Medi-Science University
151+	T6	Hyupsung University
151+	T6	Jeju International University
151+	T6	Jeonju National University of Education
151+	T6	Konyang Cyber University
151+	T6	Konyang University
151+	T6	Korea Baptist Theological University / Seminary
151+	T6	Korea National Open University
151+	T6	Korean Bible University
151+	T6	Kwangju Women’s University
151+	T6	Kwangshin University
151+	T6	Kyung Hee Cyber University
151+	T6	Luther University
151+	T6	Methodist Theological University
151+	T6	Mokwon University
151+	T6	Open Cyber University of Korea (OCU)
151+	T6	Pai Chai University
151+	T6	Presbyterian University & Theological Seminary
151+	T6	Pyeongtaek University
151+	T6	Sangji University
151+	T6	Seoul Cyber University
151+	T6	Seoul Digital University
151+	T6	Seoul Hanyoung University
151+	T6	Seoul Jangsin University
151+	T6	Seoul National University of Education
151+	T6	Silla University
151+	T6	Songwon University
151+	T6	Suwon Catholic University
151+	T6	TAEJAE University
151+	T6	U1 University
151+	T6	Uiduk University
151+	T6	Wonkwang Digital University
151+	T6	Yewon Arts University
151+	T6	Youngnam Theological University & Seminary
151+	T6	Youngsan University

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