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12 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in South Korea

Seoul National University tops our list of 12 Social Sciences & Psychology universities in South Korea at #31 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by POSTECH (QS World #102) and Chungbuk National University (#34 in South Korea). The universities on this list offer 24 matching courses between them.

12 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
2Top pick
PO POSTECH logo
QS World #102 #6 in South Korea Pohang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea

POSTECH

Private University · 1 course in Social Sciences & Psychology

KRW 8,035,000 – KRW 10,870,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1986Founded
3,400Students
400International
Admissions open
#102 QS World University Rankings 2026
#6 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

Social Sciences & Psychology at other levels

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #31 (Seoul National University) to #102 (POSTECH); 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 1 private (92% public). By location, Seoul Capital Area (1) and North Gyeongsang (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.

Inside the course list

By level: 19 bachelor's and 3 master's. The usual length is 4 years and as few as 18 months. 85% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (90% of courses with a stated intake). Seoul National University offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Seoul National University is the least expensive at USD 6,000 a year and POSTECH the most at USD 7,000; the middle of the range is about USD 7,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

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

Seoul National University (QS World #31), POSTECH (QS World #102) and Chungbuk National University (#34 in South Korea) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

Of those with published fees, Seoul National University is the least expensive at about USD 6,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

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

11 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a 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 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 Social Sciences & Psychology online with a university in South Korea?

3 of these courses are listed as online.

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