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11 Best Public Business & Management Universities in South Korea

Seoul National University leads the 11 Public Business & Management universities in South Korea at #31 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Hanyang University (QS World #159) and Konkuk University (#28 in South Korea). The universities on this list offer 24 matching courses between them.

11 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 · 9 courses in Business & Management

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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
4Ranked
DU Dankook University logo
#41 in South Korea South Korea
#41 in South Korea · by research impact
1,029,165 citations · h-index 260

Business & Management at other levels

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #31 (Seoul National University) to #159 (Hanyang University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Seoul National University is cited most (21,867,305 citations).

Public, private and where they are

11 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

By level: 18 bachelor's and 4 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 18 months to graduate. 70% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (80% of courses with a stated intake). Seoul National University offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in South Korea for Public Business & Management?

Seoul National University (QS World #31), Hanyang University (QS World #159) and Konkuk University (#28 in South Korea) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Business & Management in South Korea?

11 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Business & Management course take in South Korea?

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

When do Public Business & Management 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 Public Business & Management online with a university in South Korea?

3 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Business & Management courses in South Korea?

Seoul National University, with 9, ahead of Dankook University (4).

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