Domain · Health Sciences · South Korea
Health Sciences research in South Korea
Yonsei University ranks first in South Korea for Health Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#62 worldwide), followed by Seoul National University and Ewha Womans University.
- South Korea's world rank
- #11 of 161 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 98k
- Top-10% rate
- 15.6%
- Ranked institutions
- 60
This ranks research output and citation impact, not the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
What is the best university for Health Sciences in South Korea?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yonsei UniversitySeoul | #62 | 56.0 | 17.5% | 5,362 |
| 2 | Seoul National UniversitySeoul | #139 | 47.5 | 17.7% | 3,681 |
| 3 | Ewha Womans UniversitySeoul | #160 | 46.0 | 18.3% | 1,342 |
| 4 | Sungkyunkwan UniversitySeoul | #287 | 39.7 | 18.7% | 2,578 |
| 5 | Korea UniversitySeoul | #308 | 39.0 | 20.1% | 2,176 |
| 6 | Catholic University of KoreaSeoul | #311 | 38.9 | 15.3% | 2,402 |
| 7 | Gachon UniversitySeongnam-si | #318 | 38.6 | 23.7% | 1,106 |
| 8 | Kyung Hee UniversitySeoul | #338 | 38.0 | 18.1% | 1,785 |
| 9 | Seoul National University HospitalSeoul | #351 | 37.6 | 15.6% | 2,589 |
| 10 | Hanyang UniversitySeoul | #380 | 36.8 | 21.5% | 1,099 |
| 11 | Chung-Ang UniversitySeoul | #424 | 35.6 | 20.4% | 1,084 |
| 12 | Kyungpook National UniversityDaegu | #459 | 34.7 | 15.2% | 1,407 |
| 13 | Chungbuk National UniversityCheongju-si | #506 | 33.7 | 15.9% | 662 |
| 14 | Ajou UniversitySuwon | #538 | 33.0 | 16.6% | 1,171 |
| 15 | Konyang UniversityDaejeon | #563 | 32.6 | 13.3% | 325 |
| 16 | Samsung Medical CenterSeoul | #575 | 32.3 | 14.7% | 2,000 |
| 17 | University of UlsanUlsan | #582 | 32.2 | 16.7% | 1,787 |
| 18 | Inha UniversityIncheon | #600 | 31.9 | 20.1% | 493 |
| 19 | Wonkwang UniversityIksan | #602 | 31.9 | 13.8% | 691 |
| 20 | Seoul National University Bundang HospitalSeongnam-si | #625 | 31.5 | 15.0% | 1,864 |
| 21 | Asan Medical CenterSeoul | #649 | 31.0 | 14.4% | 1,866 |
| 22 | Gyeongsang National UniversityJinju-si | #658 | 30.9 | 15.7% | 677 |
| 23 | Keimyung UniversityDaegu | #662 | 30.8 | 13.0% | 839 |
| 24 | Chonnam National UniversityGwangju | #722 | 29.9 | 15.2% | 868 |
| 25 | Pusan National UniversityBusan | #755 | 29.4 | 16.2% | 1,194 |
| 26 | Jeonbuk National UniversityJeonju | #762 | 29.3 | 13.4% | 1,066 |
| 27 | Dongguk UniversitySeoul | #814 | 28.6 | 20.7% | 586 |
| 28 | Ulsan CollegeUlsan | #826 | 28.5 | 16.9% | 1,475 |
| 29 | Yeungnam UniversityDaegu | #852 | 28.1 | 22.5% | 662 |
| 30 | Yonsei University Health SystemSeoul | #866 | 28.0 | 26.0% | 556 |
| 31 | The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's HospitalSeoul | #870 | 27.9 | 14.0% | 1,161 |
| 32 | Eulji UniversityDaejeon | #914 | 27.4 | 11.2% | 662 |
| 33 | CHA UniversitySeongnam-si | #980 | 26.7 | 19.0% | 604 |
| 34 | Chungnam National UniversityDaejeon | #1,040 | 26.0 | 13.9% | 1,065 |
| 35 | Gangneung–Wonju National UniversityGangneung | #1,123 | 25.2 | 14.3% | 254 |
| 36 | Seoul National University Dental HospitalSeoul | #1,223 | 24.3 | 18.4% | 273 |
| 37 | Hallym UniversityChuncheon | #1,248 | 24.1 | 18.1% | 687 |
| 38 | Chosun UniversityGwangju | #1,274 | 23.9 | 11.5% | 560 |
| 39 | Severance HospitalSeoul | #1,275 | 23.9 | 15.7% | 1,228 |
| 40 | Dankook UniversityJukjeon-dong | #1,330 | 23.4 | 14.1% | 798 |
| 41 | Dong-A UniversityBusan | #1,366 | 23.1 | 12.7% | 498 |
| 42 | Konkuk UniversitySeoul | #1,416 | 22.7 | 16.6% | 785 |
| 43 | Kyungpook National University HospitalDaegu | #1,441 | 22.5 | 11.4% | 623 |
| 44 | Changwon National UniversityChangwon | #1,469 | 22.4 | 13.1% | 236 |
| 45 | Korea University Medical CenterSeoul | #1,477 | 22.3 | 13.2% | 1,057 |
| 46 | Dongguk University Ilsan HospitalGoyang-si | #1,534 | 21.9 | 11.3% | 255 |
| 47 | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyDaejeon | #1,543 | 21.8 | 25.0% | 474 |
| 48 | Kangwon National UniversityChuncheon | #1,656 | 21.1 | 17.7% | 741 |
| 49 | Inje UniversityGimhae | #1,682 | 20.9 | 18.6% | 290 |
| 50 | Kosin UniversityBusan | #1,756 | 20.5 | 9.7% | 215 |
| 51 | Soonchunhyang UniversitySeoul | #1,768 | 20.4 | 15.5% | 886 |
| 52 | Sejong UniversitySeoul | #1,773 | 20.4 | 26.8% | 252 |
| 53 | Gangnam Severance HospitalSeoul | #1,817 | 20.1 | 17.4% | 709 |
| 54 | Chonnam National University HospitalGwangju | #1,881 | 19.7 | 10.9% | 765 |
| 55 | CHA University Bundang Medical CenterSeongnam-si | #1,906 | 19.6 | 15.7% | 433 |
| 56 | Daegu Catholic UniversityGyeongsan-si | #1,912 | 19.5 | 9.5% | 488 |
| 57 | Sahmyook UniversitySeoul | #1,944 | 19.4 | 16.3% | 221 |
| 58 | Pusan National University Yangsan HospitalYangsan | #1,967 | 19.2 | 9.9% | 705 |
| 59 | Chungnam National University HospitalDaejeon | #1,996 | 19.1 | 11.9% | 461 |
| 60 | The Catholic University of Korea Bucheon St. Mary's HospitalBucheon-si | #2,086 | 18.6 | 14.9% | 186 |
Institutions in South Korea above the floor of 40 fractional works in Health Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Health Sciences researchers in South Korea?
Myung‐Ju Ahn, Kwang‐Hyub Han and Keunchil Park rank highest among researchers based in South Korea.
- 1Myung‐Ju Ahn#3,433 worldwide overall1.6k citations · 191 works
- 2Kwang‐Hyub Han#7,851 worldwide overall864 citations · 136 works
- 3Keunchil Park#9,841 worldwide overall887 citations · 129 works
- 4Eun‐Cheol Park#22,510 worldwide overall837 citations · 123 works
- 5Do‐Youn Oh#22,626 worldwide overall869 citations · 156 works
- 6Seock‐Ah Im#23,812 worldwide overall786 citations · 121 works
- 7Byoung Chul Cho#58,802 worldwide overall893 citations · 203 works
- 8Hyo‐Soo Kim#61,895 worldwide overall656 citations · 123 works
- 9Yoon‐Koo Kang#76,753 worldwide overall538 citations · 162 works
- 10Yung‐Jue Bang#80,387 worldwide overall579 citations · 150 works
- 11Young‐Hoon Kim#87,474 worldwide overall1k citations · 157 works
- 12Boyoung Joung#106,266 worldwide overall579 citations · 158 works
- 13Kyung Soo Lee#109,906 worldwide overall412 citations · 134 works
- 14Hae‐Sim Park#120,499 worldwide overall638 citations · 149 works
- 15Min‐Hee Ryu#123,248 worldwide overall343 citations · 124 works
How South Korea compares with other countries in Health Sciences