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11 Best Public Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in South Korea

Of the 11 Public Social Sciences & Psychology universities in South Korea, Seoul National University ranks highest at #31 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Chungbuk National University (#34 in South Korea) and Dankook University (#41 in South Korea). The universities on this list offer 23 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 · 7 courses in 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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3Top pick
DU Dankook University logo
#41 in South Korea South Korea

Dankook University

Public University · 5 courses in 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. The rest are ordered by research impact. Seoul National University has the largest research record in this group, with 21,867,305 citations and an h-index of 983.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 11 public to 0 private institutions. 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 3 master's. The usual length is 4 years and as few as 18 months. 84% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (89% of courses with a stated intake). Seoul National University offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in South Korea for Public Social Sciences & Psychology?

Seoul National University (QS World #31), Chungbuk National University (#34 in South Korea) and Dankook University (#41 in South Korea) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

11 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public 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 Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in South Korea?

Fall is the main intake — 95% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

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

3 of these courses are listed as online.

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

Seoul National University, with 7, ahead of Dankook University (5).

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