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8 Best Education Universities in South Korea

Of the 8 Education universities in South Korea, Seoul National University ranks highest at #31 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Dankook University (#41 in South Korea) and Sunmoon University (#85 in South Korea). Across the whole list there are 23 courses to choose from.

8 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
SN Seoul National University logo
QS World #31 #1 in South Korea Seoul, Seoul Capital Area, South Korea

Seoul National University

Public University · 10 courses in Education

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KRW 6,885,000 – KRW 9,315,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1946Founded
28,000Students
3,000International
Admissions open
#31 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in South Korea
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2Top pick
DU Dankook University logo
#41 in South Korea South Korea

Dankook University

Public University · 7 courses in Education

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#41 in South Korea · by research impact
1,029,165 citations · h-index 260
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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Seoul National University at #31 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Seoul National University is cited most (21,867,305 citations).

Public, private and where they are

8 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Seoul Capital Area (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Seoul National University, founded in 1946. Seoul National University is the largest, with 28,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 16 bachelor's, 5 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 18 months to graduate. 72% are full-time and 4 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (79% of courses with a stated intake). Seoul National University offers the widest choice, with 10 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Education in South Korea?

Seoul National University (QS World #31), Dankook University (#41 in South Korea) and Sunmoon University (#85 in South Korea) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Education in South Korea?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Education course take in South Korea?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 18 months to graduate the next most common.

When do Education courses start in South Korea?

Spring is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Can I study Education online with a university in South Korea?

4 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Education courses in South Korea?

Seoul National University, with 10, ahead of Dankook University (7).

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