Top research institutions in South Korea
Seoul National University ranks first in South Korea on research quality in 2022–2025 (#147 worldwide), followed by Yonsei University and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.
Ranked by research quality, 2022–2025
| # | Institution | World rank | Top-10% rate | Works | All time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seoul National UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #147 | 20.0% | 16,319 | #1 |
| 2 | Yonsei UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #155 | 20.9% | 15,185 | #3 |
| 3 | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyUniversity · Daejeon | #165 | 23.6% | 9,577 | #2 |
| 4 | Sungkyunkwan UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #190 | 21.4% | 11,248 | #6 |
| 5 | Korea UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #227 | 23.7% | 10,830 | #5 |
| 6 | Kyung Hee UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #318 | 23.5% | 7,377 | #8 |
| 7 | Hanyang UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #339 | 21.3% | 8,505 | #7 |
| 8 | Yeungnam UniversityUniversity · Daegu | #423 | 26.8% | 4,397 | #18 |
| 9 | Gachon UniversityUniversity · Seongnam-si | #449 | 28.0% | 4,503 | #26 |
| 10 | Institute for Basic ScienceResearch facility · Daejeon | #477 | 28.4% | 1,619 | #9 |
| 11 | Pohang University of Science and TechnologyUniversity · Pohang | #499 | 21.1% | 4,281 | #4 |
| 12 | Kyungpook National UniversityUniversity · Daegu | #526 | 18.4% | 7,089 | #10 |
| 13 | Sejong UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #566 | 29.8% | 3,792 | #17 |
| 14 | Pusan National UniversityUniversity · Busan | #637 | 17.4% | 6,307 | #11 |
| 15 | Ewha Womans UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #678 | 20.2% | 4,076 | #15 |
| 16 | Chung-Ang UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #715 | 20.8% | 5,651 | #19 |
| 17 | Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyUniversity · Ulsan | #738 | 23.3% | 3,094 | #14 |
| 18 | Chonnam National UniversityUniversity · Gwangju | #902 | 17.8% | 4,548 | #25 |
| 19 | Dongguk UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #905 | 23.3% | 3,586 | #29 |
| 20 | Inha UniversityUniversity · Incheon | #997 | 19.6% | 3,876 | #12 |
| 21 | Gyeongsang National UniversityUniversity · Jinju-si | #1,046 | 18.7% | 3,658 | #28 |
| 22 | Ajou UniversityUniversity · Suwon | #1,087 | 18.2% | 3,627 | #20 |
| 23 | Korea Institute of Science and TechnologyResearch facility · Seoul | #1,106 | 20.8% | 2,124 | #16 |
| 24 | Jeonbuk National UniversityUniversity · Jeonju | #1,128 | 18.2% | 4,758 | #22 |
| 25 | Kwangwoon UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #1,157 | 22.4% | 1,463 | #27 |
| 26 | Gwangju Institute of Science and TechnologyUniversity · Gwangju | #1,164 | 19.2% | 2,020 | #23 |
| 27 | Samsung (South Korea)Company · Seoul | #1,165 | 14.7% | 3,472 | #13 |
| 28 | Chungbuk National UniversityUniversity · Cheongju-si | #1,169 | 17.0% | 3,461 | #36 |
| 29 | Sogang UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #1,228 | 19.1% | 1,690 | #32 |
| 30 | Catholic University of KoreaUniversity · Seoul | #1,252 | 16.7% | 3,653 | #38 |
| 31 | Konkuk UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #1,293 | 20.7% | 3,462 | #21 |
| 32 | Chungnam National UniversityUniversity · Daejeon | #1,300 | 15.3% | 5,050 | #30 |
| 33 | Pukyong National UniversityUniversity · Busan | #1,301 | 18.3% | 3,268 | #33 |
| 34 | Kangwon National UniversityUniversity · Chuncheon | #1,388 | 18.9% | 3,668 | #35 |
| 35 | University of UlsanUniversity · Ulsan | #1,469 | 16.9% | 3,605 | #31 |
| 36 | Seoul National University HospitalHospital / health system · Seoul | #1,523 | 15.8% | 3,444 | #47 |
| 37 | Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and TechnologyUniversity · Daegu | #1,530 | 20.0% | 1,483 | #40 |
| 38 | Korea University of Science and TechnologyUniversity · Daejeon | #1,595 | 17.8% | 2,617 | #39 |
| 39 | Anyang UniversityUniversity · Anyang-si | #1,748 | 26.1% | 1,275 | #51 |
| 40 | Chosun UniversityUniversity · Gwangju | #1,832 | 15.4% | 2,106 | #46 |
| 41 | Kookmin UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #1,838 | 19.7% | 1,970 | #53 |
| 42 | Dankook UniversityUniversity · Jukjeon-dong | #1,882 | 15.9% | 2,724 | #42 |
| 43 | Jeju National UniversityUniversity · Jeju City | #1,926 | 20.0% | 2,113 | #43 |
| 44 | Keimyung UniversityUniversity · Daegu | #1,998 | 16.1% | 1,888 | #63 |
| 45 | Seoul National University of Science and TechnologyUniversity · Seoul | #2,126 | 18.9% | 2,824 | #41 |
| 46 | University of SeoulUniversity · Seoul | #2,406 | 16.3% | 1,681 | #45 |
| 47 | Soongsil UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #2,410 | 18.0% | 2,109 | #62 |
| 48 | Seoul National University Bundang HospitalHospital / health system · Seongnam-si | #2,491 | 15.3% | 2,333 | #71 |
| 49 | Kongju National UniversityUniversity · Gongju | #2,535 | 16.5% | 1,633 | #61 |
| 50 | Dong-A UniversityUniversity · Busan | #2,628 | 15.1% | 1,822 | #59 |
| 51 | Samsung Medical CenterHospital / health system · Seoul | #2,630 | 14.8% | 2,560 | #52 |
| 52 | Ministry of EducationGovernment institution · Sejong | #2,631 | 33.1% | 576 | #80 |
| 53 | Wonkwang UniversityUniversity · Iksan | #2,694 | 14.8% | 1,308 | #74 |
| 54 | CHA UniversityUniversity · Seongnam-si | #2,696 | 20.3% | 980 | #82 |
| 55 | Incheon National UniversityUniversity · Incheon | #2,721 | 19.1% | 1,944 | #57 |
| 56 | Asan Medical CenterHospital / health system · Seoul | #2,764 | 14.4% | 2,366 | #55 |
| 57 | Soonchunhyang UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #2,771 | 17.9% | 1,934 | #66 |
| 58 | Yonsei University Health SystemHospital / health system · Seoul | #2,787 | 26.6% | 840 | #86 |
| 59 | Kumoh National Institute of TechnologyUniversity · Gumi | #2,874 | 21.1% | 1,265 | #73 |
| 60 | Ulsan CollegeUniversity · Ulsan | #2,886 | 17.1% | 1,985 | #58 |
| 61 | Korea Institute of Energy ResearchResearch facility · Daejeon | #3,069 | 17.9% | 789 | #54 |
| 62 | Korea Research Institute of Chemical TechnologyResearch facility · Daejeon | #3,104 | 18.1% | 895 | #44 |
| 63 | Korea Institute of Materials ScienceUniversity · Changwon | #3,123 | 19.1% | 687 | #49 |
| 64 | Korea Basic Science InstituteResearch facility · Daejeon | #3,180 | 19.3% | 599 | #56 |
| 65 | Konyang UniversityUniversity · Daejeon | #3,233 | 13.1% | 534 | #79 |
| 66 | Hongik UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #3,353 | 19.2% | 1,392 | #50 |
| 67 | Inje UniversityUniversity · Gimhae | #3,370 | 19.9% | 801 | #75 |
| 68 | Changwon National UniversityUniversity · Changwon | #3,483 | 16.6% | 1,191 | #68 |
| 69 | The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's HospitalHospital / health system · Seoul | #3,524 | 14.7% | 1,441 | #96 |
| 70 | Hallym UniversityUniversity · Chuncheon | #3,542 | 17.5% | 1,365 | #67 |
| 71 | Advanced Institute of Convergence TechnologyResearch facility · Suwon | #3,578 | 23.4% | 487 | #114 |
| 72 | Korea Maritime and Ocean UniversityUniversity · Busan | #3,656 | 18.0% | 914 | #98 |
| 73 | Kunsan National UniversityUniversity · Gunsan | #3,688 | 20.6% | 837 | #77 |
| 74 | Gangneung–Wonju National UniversityUniversity · Gangneung | #3,699 | 14.9% | 860 | #101 |
| 75 | Sookmyung Women's UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #3,710 | 18.8% | 852 | #93 |
| 76 | Korea Research Institute of Standards and ScienceResearch facility · Daejeon | #3,755 | 13.4% | 682 | #37 |
| 77 | Korea Institute of Industrial TechnologyInstitution · Cheonan | #3,848 | 14.9% | 1,404 | #64 |
| 78 | Korea Institute for Advanced StudyResearch facility · Seoul | #3,858 | 24.1% | 519 | #48 |
| 79 | Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteResearch facility · Daejeon | #3,869 | 10.2% | 2,329 | #34 |
| 80 | Pohang Iron and Steel (South Korea)Company · Pohang | #3,885 | 21.5% | 301 | #84 |
| 81 | Kyungpook National University HospitalHospital / health system · Daegu | #3,956 | 12.8% | 804 | #136 |
| 82 | Kyonggi UniversityUniversity · Suwon | #4,103 | 22.6% | 1,076 | #65 |
| 83 | Daegu Catholic UniversityUniversity · Gyeongsan-si | #4,219 | 10.5% | 889 | #81 |
| 84 | Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and BiotechnologyResearch facility · Daejeon | #4,254 | 18.6% | 890 | #70 |
| 85 | Severance HospitalHospital / health system · Seoul | #4,261 | 16.3% | 1,564 | #100 |
| 86 | Hankuk University of Foreign StudiesUniversity · Seoul | #4,445 | 19.8% | 1,005 | #85 |
| 87 | Korea University Medical CenterHospital / health system · Seoul | #4,527 | 13.2% | 1,359 | #111 |
| 88 | Rural Development AdministrationGovernment institution · Jeonju | #4,560 | 20.8% | 1,168 | #126 |
| 89 | Sunchon National UniversityUniversity · Suncheon | #4,595 | 10.1% | 1,723 | #95 |
| 90 | Seoul National University of EducationUniversity · Seoul | #4,779 | 23.7% | 533 | #113 |
| 91 | Chonnam National University Hwasun HospitalHospital / health system · Hwasun | #4,844 | 15.6% | 525 | #160 |
| 92 | National Cancer CenterHospital / health system · Goyang-si | #4,865 | 16.8% | 870 | #87 |
| 93 | Gangnam Severance HospitalHospital / health system · Seoul | #4,992 | 17.8% | 915 | #141 |
| 94 | Eulji UniversityUniversity · Daejeon | #4,996 | 11.4% | 1,005 | #109 |
| 95 | Agency for Defense DevelopmentGovernment institution · Daejeon | #5,043 | 16.5% | 751 | #60 |
| 96 | Korea National University of TransportationUniversity · Chungju-si | #5,044 | 15.1% | 842 | #102 |
| 97 | Korea Atomic Energy Research InstituteResearch facility · Daejeon | #5,052 | 14.2% | 1,171 | #24 |
| 98 | Korea Food Research InstituteResearch facility · Wanju | #5,165 | 25.0% | 533 | #145 |
| 99 | Bio-Medical Science (South Korea)Company · Seoul | #5,167 | 6.3% | 2,486 | #122 |
| 100 | CHA University Bundang Medical CenterHospital / health system · Seongnam-si | #5,199 | 16.6% | 595 | #138 |
| 101 | Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical PhysicsResearch facility · Pohang | #5,261 | 38.7% | 151 | #121 |
| 102 | Korea Institute of Machinery & MaterialsResearch facility · Daejeon | #5,339 | 15.7% | 574 | #69 |
| 103 | Myongji UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #5,518 | 16.0% | 814 | #76 |
| 104 | Woosong UniversityUniversity · Daejeon | #5,530 | 24.2% | 581 | #146 |
| 105 | Sun Moon UniversityUniversity · Asan | #5,644 | 14.6% | 484 | #104 |
| 106 | SK Group (South Korea)Company · Seoul | #5,696 | 17.5% | 379 | #142 |
| 107 | Chonnam National University HospitalHospital / health system · Gwangju | #5,708 | 10.6% | 1,161 | #117 |
| 108 | Korea Institute of Brain ScienceResearch facility · Seoul | #5,731 | 23.7% | 156 | #131 |
| 109 | Korea Polar Research InstituteResearch facility · Incheon | #5,869 | 13.1% | 337 | #123 |
| 110 | Naver (South Korea)Company · Seongnam-si | #5,892 | 25.9% | 385 | #149 |
| 111 | Kyung Hee University Medical CenterHospital / health system · Seoul | #5,927 | 18.4% | 476 | #169 |
| 112 | Sangmyung UniversityUniversity · Jongno-gu | #5,953 | 16.5% | 939 | #128 |
| 113 | Seoul National University Dental HospitalHospital / health system · Seoul | #6,211 | 18.6% | 361 | #133 |
| 114 | Korea Institute of Oriental MedicineResearch facility · Daejeon | #6,216 | 16.5% | 612 | #153 |
| 115 | National Institute of Fisheries ScienceGovernment institution · Busan | #6,259 | 14.8% | 361 | #155 |
| 116 | Daegu UniversityUniversity · Daegu | #6,282 | 13.7% | 650 | #92 |
| 117 | Korea University of Technology and EducationUniversity · Cheonan | #6,291 | 16.1% | 618 | #116 |
| 118 | National Institute of Environmental ResearchGovernment institution · Incheon | #6,436 | 15.1% | 378 | #179 |
| 119 | Hanbat National UniversityUniversity · Daejeon | #6,571 | 11.5% | 877 | #78 |
| 120 | Mokpo National UniversityUniversity · Muan | #6,598 | 16.5% | 553 | #118 |
| 121 | Konkuk University Medical CenterHospital / health system · Seoul | #6,736 | 11.8% | 728 | #112 |
| 122 | Hannam UniversityUniversity · Daejeon | #6,871 | 14.6% | 391 | #115 |
| 123 | Jeonju UniversityUniversity · Jeonju | #6,913 | 13.2% | 505 | #158 |
| 124 | Chung-Ang University HospitalHospital / health system · Seoul | #6,944 | 14.2% | 586 | #197 |
| 125 | Pusan National University Yangsan HospitalHospital / health system · Yangsan | #6,960 | 10.4% | 919 | #199 |
| 126 | Hankyong National UniversityUniversity · Anseong | #6,993 | 16.6% | 591 | #165 |
| 127 | University of SuwonUniversity · Hwaseong-si | #7,030 | 18.6% | 354 | #159 |
| 128 | Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and TechnologyResearch facility · Cheonan | #7,065 | 12.9% | 344 | #99 |
| 129 | Gyeongguk National UniversityUniversity · Andong | #7,109 | 18.6% | 584 | #108 |
| 130 | Korea Electric Power Corporation (South Korea)Company · Naju | #7,120 | 13.3% | 576 | #106 |
| 131 | Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral ResourcesResearch facility · Daejeon | #7,142 | 10.0% | 602 | #72 |
| 132 | Korea Brain Research InstituteResearch facility · Daegu | #7,146 | 22.0% | 162 | #180 |
| 133 | Sahmyook UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #7,244 | 16.9% | 526 | #157 |
| 134 | Korea Electronics Technology InstituteResearch facility · Seongnam-si | #7,284 | 10.6% | 736 | #94 |
| 135 | Korea Institute of Ocean Science and TechnologyResearch facility · Busan | #7,341 | 11.7% | 699 | #103 |
| 136 | Sungshin Women's UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #7,368 | 19.9% | 504 | #162 |
| 137 | Woosuk UniversityUniversity · Jeonju | #7,384 | 21.2% | 406 | #171 |
| 138 | Hanseo UniversityUniversity · Seosan City | #7,448 | 12.1% | 297 | #148 |
| 139 | SNUH SMG-SNU Boramae Medical CenterHospital / health system · Seoul | #7,482 | 17.2% | 510 | #170 |
| 140 | Kosin UniversityUniversity · Busan | #7,630 | 12.2% | 319 | #125 |
| 141 | Dongguk University Ilsan HospitalHospital / health system · Goyang-si | #7,632 | 11.7% | 309 | #236 |
| 142 | Hoseo UniversityUniversity · Asan | #7,721 | 15.3% | 589 | #110 |
| 143 | Gachon University Gil Medical CenterHospital / health system · Incheon | #7,737 | 13.6% | 484 | #134 |
| 144 | Pai Chai UniversityUniversity · Daejeon | #7,809 | 21.4% | 173 | #166 |
| 145 | Chungnam National University HospitalHospital / health system · Daejeon | #7,830 | 11.9% | 575 | #181 |
| 146 | Korea Institute of ToxicologyResearch facility · Daejeon | #7,852 | 16.9% | 291 | #221 |
| 147 | Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building TechnologyGovernment institution · Goyang-si | #7,887 | 12.7% | 791 | #130 |
| 148 | Pusan National University HospitalHospital / health system · Busan | #7,958 | 9.8% | 852 | #168 |
| 149 | The Catholic University of Korea Bucheon St. Mary's HospitalHospital / health system · Bucheon-si | #7,992 | 15.7% | 287 | #244 |
| 150 | Semyung UniversityUniversity · Jecheon | #8,008 | 15.8% | 299 | #164 |
| 151 | Ewha Womans University Medical CenterHospital / health system · Seoul | #8,016 | 16.4% | 389 | #137 |
| 152 | Cheongju UniversityUniversity · Cheongju-si | #8,023 | 13.5% | 555 | #144 |
| 153 | Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation FoundationInstitution · Daegu | #8,046 | 20.5% | 171 | #212 |
| 154 | Kyung Hee University Hospital at GangdongHospital / health system · Seoul | #8,055 | 11.6% | 545 | #200 |
| 155 | Jeonju National University of EducationUniversity · Jeonju | #8,218 | 25.4% | 255 | #213 |
| 156 | Kangbuk Samsung HospitalHospital / health system · Seoul | #8,420 | 16.5% | 523 | #195 |
| 157 | Namseoul UniversityUniversity · Cheonan | #8,430 | 13.4% | 250 | #178 |
| 158 | Dong-Eui UniversityUniversity · Busan | #8,527 | 11.4% | 567 | #105 |
| 159 | Research Institute of Industrial Science and TechnologyResearch facility · Pohang | #8,553 | 16.6% | 129 | #91 |
| 160 | The Catholic University of Korea St. Vincent's HospitalHospital / health system · Suwon | #8,619 | 11.2% | 510 | #176 |
| 161 | Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart HospitalHospital / health system · Seoul | #8,620 | 18.0% | 286 | #235 |
| 162 | Soonchunhyang University Hospital SeoulHospital / health system · Seoul | #8,622 | 11.3% | 601 | #203 |
| 163 | Ulsan University HospitalHospital / health system · Ulsan | #8,647 | 13.3% | 362 | #191 |
| 164 | Korea Institute of Science & Technology InformationResearch facility · Daejeon | #8,671 | 18.1% | 336 | #140 |
| 165 | Korea Astronomy and Space Science InstituteResearch facility · Daejeon | #8,764 | 17.4% | 209 | #124 |
| 166 | Honam UniversityUniversity · Gwangju | #8,884 | 25.0% | 193 | #194 |
| 167 | Korean Association Of Science and Technology StudiesInstitution · Seoul | #8,910 | 23.8% | 86 | #188 |
| 168 | Korea Disease Control and Prevention AgencyGovernment institution · Cheongju-si | #8,927 | 14.8% | 297 | #273 |
| 169 | Ansan UniversityUniversity · Ansan-si | #9,033 | 14.4% | 335 | #192 |
| 170 | Kyungnam UniversityUniversity · Changwon | #9,092 | 15.2% | 314 | #127 |
| 171 | The Catholic University of Korea Yeouido St. Mary's HospitalHospital / health system · Seoul | #9,169 | 15.3% | 273 | #257 |
| 172 | Chungbuk National University HospitalHospital / health system · Cheongju-si | #9,232 | 13.0% | 428 | #250 |
| 173 | Hallym Polytechnic UniversityUniversity · Chuncheon | #9,304 | 23.5% | 120 | #216 |
| 174 | Korea Institute of Fusion EnergyResearch facility · Daejeon | #9,344 | 19.6% | 260 | #147 |
| 175 | National Institute of Animal ScienceResearch facility · Wanju | #9,463 | 16.3% | 353 | #239 |
| 176 | Daejeon UniversityUniversity · Daejeon | #9,478 | 9.9% | 498 | #129 |
| 177 | Korea Aerospace UniversityUniversity · Goyang-si | #9,480 | 19.2% | 602 | #89 |
| 178 | Duksung Women's UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #9,509 | 22.1% | 266 | #207 |
| 179 | Catholic Kwandong UniversityUniversity · Gangneung | #9,592 | 16.4% | 364 | #152 |
| 180 | Jeonbuk National University HospitalHospital / health system · Jeonju | #9,595 | 11.5% | 439 | #174 |
| 181 | Korea Electrotechnology Research InstituteNonprofit · Changwon | #9,655 | 11.0% | 372 | #107 |
| 182 | Hanyang University Seoul HospitalHospital / health system · Seoul | #9,703 | 17.8% | 248 | #190 |
| 183 | Kyung Hee Cyber UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #9,713 | 26.2% | 129 | #232 |
| 184 | Hyundai Motors (South Korea)Company · Seongnam-si | #9,738 | 14.5% | 450 | #189 |
| 185 | Kyungsung UniversityUniversity · Busan | #9,763 | 20.2% | 338 | #161 |
| 186 | Kyungbok UniversityUniversity · Namyangju | #9,910 | 16.2% | 60 | #266 |
| 187 | Daegu Haany UniversityUniversity · Daegu | #9,964 | 9.9% | 216 | #175 |
| 188 | Inha University HospitalHospital / health system · Incheon | #10,036 | 12.8% | 373 | #233 |
| 189 | Daejin UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #10,127 | 12.3% | 205 | #186 |
| 190 | Korea Photonics Technology InstituteResearch facility · Gwangju | #10,210 | 10.7% | 131 | #120 |
| 191 | Hansung UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #10,246 | 19.5% | 270 | #252 |
| 192 | National Institute for Mathematical SciencesUniversity · Daejeon | #10,306 | 16.6% | 211 | #187 |
| 193 | Korea University of International StudiesUniversity · Seoul | #10,389 | 39.2% | 129 | #326 |
| 194 | Seoul Metropolitan GovernmentGovernment institution · Seoul | #10,443 | 18.3% | 326 | #265 |
| 195 | Hyundai Motor Group (South Korea)Company · Seoul | #10,466 | 20.1% | 181 | #287 |
| 196 | Catholic University of PusanUniversity · Busan | #10,511 | 11.1% | 141 | #185 |
| 197 | Ghent University Global CampusUniversity · Incheon | #10,543 | 29.4% | 122 | #237 |
| 198 | Sangji UniversityUniversity · Wŏnju | #10,577 | 14.7% | 291 | #150 |
| 199 | International Vaccine InstituteNonprofit · Seoul | #10,755 | 25.7% | 113 | #88 |
| 200 | Joongbu UniversityUniversity · Goyang-si | #10,791 | 10.1% | 242 | #224 |
| 201 | Baekseok UniversityUniversity · Cheonan | #10,828 | 16.5% | 157 | #184 |
| 202 | Seoul School of Integrated Sciences and TechnologiesUniversity · Seoul | #10,863 | 24.5% | 251 | #379 |
| 203 | Dongshin UniversityUniversity · Naju | #10,982 | 16.5% | 282 | #251 |
| 204 | Hallym University Sacred Heart HospitalHospital / health system · Anyang-si | #11,136 | 13.2% | 432 | #231 |
| 205 | The Catholic University of Korea Uijeongbu St. Mary's HospitalHospital / health system · Uijeongbu-si | #11,191 | 13.3% | 298 | #297 |
| 206 | Dongseo UniversityUniversity · Busan | #11,199 | 16.1% | 273 | #135 |
| 207 | Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical SciencesResearch facility · Seoul | #11,211 | 11.8% | 280 | #183 |
| 208 | Inje University Haeundae Paik HospitalHospital / health system · Busan | #11,229 | 8.8% | 474 | #218 |
| 209 | Gimcheon UniversityUniversity · Gimcheon | #11,465 | 14.3% | 67 | #310 |
| 210 | Jungwon UniversityUniversity · Koesan | #11,497 | 9.9% | 146 | #219 |
| 211 | Korea Aerospace Research InstituteGovernment institution · Daejeon | #11,573 | 15.6% | 421 | #90 |
| 212 | Korea Gas Corporation (South Korea)Company · Daegu | #11,633 | 32.5% | 65 | #215 |
| 213 | Kai Biotech (South Korea)Company · Jeonju | #11,639 | 20.0% | 173 | #366 |
| 214 | Tongmyong UniversityUniversity · Busan | #11,727 | 12.1% | 257 | #267 |
| 215 | Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart HospitalHospital / health system · Chuncheon | #11,946 | 19.0% | 172 | #256 |
| 216 | National NanoFab CenterResearch facility · Daejeon | #11,963 | 16.0% | 97 | #196 |
| 217 | Korea National Institute of HealthGovernment institution · Cheongju-si | #11,973 | 18.1% | 166 | #217 |
| 218 | Gyeongsang National University HospitalHospital / health system · Jinju | #12,040 | 11.9% | 303 | #222 |
| 219 | National Institute of Biological ResourcesResearch facility · Incheon | #12,217 | 10.9% | 341 | #311 |
| 220 | Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart HospitalHospital / health system · Hwaseong-si | #12,314 | 15.2% | 298 | #335 |
| 221 | Inje University Busan Paik HospitalHospital / health system · Busan | #12,389 | 9.2% | 400 | #229 |
| 222 | Korea Forest ServiceGovernment institution · Daejeon | #12,393 | 14.3% | 496 | #301 |
| 223 | Kyungdong UniversityUniversity · Sokcho | #12,455 | 13.7% | 149 | #193 |
| 224 | Kyung Hee University Dental HospitalHospital / health system · Seoul | #12,521 | 15.9% | 166 | #307 |
| 225 | Korea Railroad Research InstituteResearch facility · Uiwang | #12,561 | 14.5% | 259 | #173 |
| 226 | National Institute of Agricultural Science and TechnologyInstitution · Suwon | #12,585 | 13.7% | 353 | #283 |
| 227 | Dongduk Women's UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #12,645 | 19.2% | 252 | #234 |
| 228 | The Catholic University of Korea Incheon St. Mary's HospitalHospital / health system · Incheon | #12,675 | 12.4% | 338 | #278 |
| 229 | National Institute of Meteorological SciencesResearch facility · Seogwipo | #12,783 | 8.1% | 97 | #225 |
| 230 | Kangwon National University HospitalHospital / health system · Chuncheon | #12,835 | 11.0% | 253 | #333 |
| 231 | National Health Insurance ServiceInstitution · Seoul | #12,845 | 13.0% | 350 | #262 |
| 232 | Seoul Women's UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #12,908 | 16.1% | 297 | #198 |
| 233 | Language Science (South Korea)Company · Seongnam-si | #12,935 | 16.7% | 470 | #163 |
| 234 | Hanyang University Guri HospitalHospital / health system · Guri-si | #12,941 | 14.0% | 272 | #286 |
| 235 | Handong Global UniversityUniversity · Pohang | #12,979 | 20.7% | 306 | #205 |
| 236 | Konyang University HospitalHospital / health system · Daejeon | #13,001 | 9.7% | 190 | #274 |
| 237 | Sehan UniversityUniversity · Haenam | #13,036 | 13.9% | 198 | #325 |
| 238 | AstraZeneca (South Korea)Company · Seoul | #13,149 | 30.5% | 65 | #271 |
| 239 | Health Insurance Review and Assessment ServiceGovernment institution · Wŏnju | #13,222 | 15.4% | 119 | #261 |
| 240 | LG (South Korea)Company · Seoul | #13,309 | 12.6% | 216 | #97 |
| 241 | Seokyeong UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #13,310 | 10.5% | 202 | #361 |
| 242 | National Medical CenterGovernment institution · Seoul | #13,316 | 10.5% | 237 | #249 |
| 243 | Hanwha Solutions (South Korea)Company · Seoul | #13,391 | 18.0% | 250 | #258 |
| 244 | Kangdong Sacred Heart HospitalHospital / health system · Seoul | #13,456 | 11.0% | 199 | #303 |
| 245 | Korea Military AcademyUniversity · Seoul | #13,493 | 18.5% | 177 | #282 |
| 246 | Korea PostGovernment institution · Seoul | #13,499 | 25.6% | 114 | #211 |
| 247 | Jesus UniversityUniversity · Jeonju | #13,507 | 14.8% | 150 | #139 |
| 248 | CJ CheilJedang (South Korea)Company · Seoul | #13,536 | 16.2% | 61 | #284 |
| 249 | Wonju Severance Christian HospitalHospital / health system · Wŏnju | #13,707 | 13.2% | 191 | #328 |
| 250 | Myongji HospitalHospital / health system · Goyang-si | #13,749 | 15.7% | 184 | #323 |
| 251 | Inje University Ilsan Paik HospitalHospital / health system · Goyang-si | #13,759 | 10.2% | 426 | #269 |
| 252 | National Institute of EcologyUniversity · Suwon | #13,817 | 9.2% | 372 | #327 |
| 253 | Bucheon UniversityUniversity · Bucheon-si | #13,825 | 11.0% | 407 | #260 |
| 254 | Gongju National University of EducationUniversity · Gongju | #13,986 | 18.7% | 150 | #376 |
| 255 | Yong In UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #13,988 | 14.4% | 255 | #156 |
| 256 | Institute for Advanced EngineeringResearch facility · Seoul | #14,013 | 10.0% | 157 | #246 |
| 257 | Pusan National University Dental HospitalHospital / health system · Yangsan | #14,041 | 15.0% | 109 | #344 |
| 258 | Korea Environment InstituteUniversity · Seoul | #14,185 | 17.1% | 233 | #247 |
| 259 | Korea Meteorological AdministrationGovernment institution · Seoul | #14,235 | 9.8% | 72 | #119 |
| 260 | Korean Academy of Science and TechnologyUniversity · Seongnam-si | #14,328 | 5.2% | 292 | #312 |
| 261 | Inje University Sanggye Paik HospitalHospital / health system · Seoul | #14,331 | 9.8% | 359 | #294 |
| 262 | Luther UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #14,386 | 17.0% | 191 | #154 |
| 263 | Kyungil UniversityUniversity · Gyeongsan-si | #14,476 | 22.1% | 176 | #209 |
| 264 | Mokpo National Maritime UniversityUniversity · Mokpo | #14,517 | 11.8% | 194 | #289 |
| 265 | E Ink (South Korea)Company · Seoul | #14,640 | 13.1% | 420 | #177 |
| 266 | Kwangju Women's UniversityUniversity · Gwangju | #14,689 | 8.5% | 147 | #241 |
| 267 | Amorepacific (South Korea)Company · Seoul | #14,714 | 17.6% | 72 | #240 |
| 268 | Pohang TechnoPark (South Korea)Company · Pohang | #14,742 | 19.5% | 94 | #304 |
| 269 | Veterans Health Service Medical CenterHospital / health system · Seoul | #14,827 | 11.7% | 273 | #305 |
| 270 | Seowon UniversityUniversity · Cheongju-si | #14,830 | 6.1% | 233 | #302 |
| 271 | National Rehabilitation CenterResearch facility · Seoul | #14,956 | 8.9% | 245 | #280 |
| 272 | Korea Pharma (South Korea)Company · Seoul | #15,083 | 11.7% | 136 | #385 |
| 273 | Korea National Sport UniversityUniversity · Seoul | #15,146 | 17.6% | 174 | #369 |
| 274 | Silla UniversityUniversity · Busan | #15,204 | 9.5% | 229 | #151 |
| 275 | Korea National University of EducationUniversity · Cheongju-si | #15,238 | 17.7% | 280 | #226 |
| 276 | Presbyterian University and Theological SeminaryUniversity · Seoul | #15,246 | 19.5% | 77 | #462 |
| 277 | Korea Testing CertificationInstitution · Seoul | #15,411 | 9.5% | 111 | #429 |
| 278 | Yeungnam University Medical CenterHospital / health system · Daegu | #15,446 | 12.5% | 251 | #299 |
| 279 | Korea Institute of Nuclear SafetyResearch facility · Daejeon | #15,492 | 12.2% | 143 | #172 |
| 280 | Korea Air Force AcademyGovernment institution · Cheongju-si | #15,563 | 15.3% | 113 | #268 |
| 281 | Jeju National University HospitalHospital / health system · Jeju City | #15,708 | 7.2% | 272 | #330 |
| 282 | Kosin University Gospel HospitalHospital / health system · Busan | #15,807 | 8.8% | 216 | #336 |
| 283 | Seoul National University Children's HospitalHospital / health system · Seoul | #15,958 | 13.7% | 200 | #380 |
| 284 | Nune Eye HospitalHospital / health system · Daegu | #16,035 | 17.8% | 114 | #475 |
| 285 | Seoul Medical CenterHospital / health system · Seoul | #16,048 | 11.6% | 261 | #275 |
| 286 | Korea Energy Economics InstituteResearch facility · Ulsan | #16,058 | 30.7% | 75 | #348 |
| 287 | Samjin Pharm (South Korea)Company · Seoul | #16,148 | 11.8% | 166 | #358 |
| 288 | Ajou University HospitalHospital / health system · Suwon | #16,166 | 13.0% | 157 | #371 |
| 289 | Chodang UniversityUniversity · Muan | #16,234 | 20.7% | 66 | #277 |
| 290 | National Health Insurance Service Ilsan HospitalHospital / health system · Goyang-si | #16,279 | 10.6% | 264 | #334 |
| 291 | International Graduate School of EnglishUniversity · Seoul | #16,330 | 29.3% | 70 | #393 |
| 292 | Nambu UniversityUniversity · Gwangju | #16,404 | 11.2% | 108 | #386 |
| 293 | Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's HospitalHospital / health system · Incheon | #16,513 | 13.6% | 171 | #394 |
| 294 | National Research Institute of Cultural HeritageArchive · Daejeon | #16,537 | 16.4% | 146 | #384 |
| 295 | Jeonbuk State InstituteInstitution · Jeonju | #16,680 | 14.2% | 102 | #341 |
| 296 | Korea National University of Cultural HeritageUniversity · Buyeo | #16,764 | 18.0% | 80 | #399 |
| 297 | Dong-A University HospitalHospital / health system · Busan | #16,898 | 10.9% | 150 | #315 |
| 298 | National Institute of Food and Drug Safety EvaluationResearch facility · Cheongju-si | #16,983 | 13.5% | 104 | #362 |
| 299 | Animal and Plant Quarantine AgencyGovernment institution · Anyang-si | #17,003 | 14.5% | 279 | #316 |
| 300 | Siloam Eye HospitalHospital / health system · Seoul | #17,058 | 5.4% | 151 | #503 |
Institutions above the volume floor, ranked within South Korea on the quality composite for 2022–2025; research measures only, not teaching. The tick on each rate track is the world’s rate in this record, 16.5% — teal above it, red below; bars are scaled to the largest institution on this page.
Size against quality inside South Korea
The upper left is the interesting corner: institutions that publish less than the national giants and land more of it in the world top 10%.
above the meannear itbelow it
One dot per institution in the table above.