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8 Best Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in South Korea

Seoul National University tops our list of 8 Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in South Korea at #31 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Dankook University (#41 in South Korea) and Seowon University (#122 in South Korea). Across the whole list there are 18 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 · 5 courses in Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology

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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 · 5 courses in Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
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#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.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4 years and as few as 18 months. 81% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (87% of courses with a stated intake). Dankook University offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology in South Korea?

Seoul National University (QS World #31), Dankook University (#41 in South Korea) and Seowon University (#122 in South Korea) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology in South Korea?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology course take in South Korea?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with as few as 18 months the next most common.

When do Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in South Korea?

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

Can I study Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology online with a university in South Korea?

3 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology courses in South Korea?

Dankook University, with 5, ahead of Seoul National University (5).

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