5 Best Sports & Recreation Programs in South Korea

Across South Korea, 3 universities offer 5 Sports & Recreation programs — most run 20 months to graduate. Courses from Seoul National University, Kwangwoon University and Dongyang University come first, because those universities rank highest.

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1Bachelor's Degree

QS World #31 #1 in South Korea Seoul, Seoul Capital Area, South Korea

B.S. Exercise Science: Strength & Conditioning or Health & Wellness (BS)

Seoul National University — The B.S. Exercise Science: Strength & Conditioning or Health & Wellness (BS) at Seoul National University aligns its core requirements with professional preparation stand...

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Sports & Recreation

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2Master's Degree

QS World #31 #1 in South Korea Seoul, Seoul Capital Area, South Korea

M.A. Sports Management & Administration

Seoul National University — The M.A. in Sports Management & Administration at Seoul National University focuses on Sports Management (Sport Business) and Sports Administration. You study topics such...

Master's DegreeLevel

20 months to graduateDuration

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OctoberMarchIntake

Sports & Recreation

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3Master's Degree

QS World #31 #1 in South Korea Seoul, Seoul Capital Area, South Korea

M.S. Exercise Science - Health & Human Performance

Seoul National University — The Master of Science in Exercise Science in Health and Human Performance at Seoul National University focuses on factors that produce optimal and elite human performance...

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20 months to graduateDuration

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Sports & Recreation

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4Bachelor's Degree

#51 in South Korea South Korea

스포츠상담재활학과

Kwangwoon University — 스포츠상담재활학과는 스포츠의 이론과 실습을 통합하여 다양한 심리적 재활 기법을 개발하는 과정입니다. 이 프로그램은 스포츠의 효과적인 상담 접근 방식과 스포츠 재활에 필요한...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

Sports & Recreation

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5Program

#138 in South Korea South Korea

e스포츠학과

Dongyang University — The eSports program at Dongyang University provides students with a comprehensive education in the rapidly growing field of electronic sports. The curriculum is designed...

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Fall, SpringIntake

Sports & Recreation

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How these courses 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).

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 2 bachelor's and 2 master's. The usual length is 20 months to graduate and 4 years. 67% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Seoul National University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Sports & Recreation in South Korea?

Seoul National University (QS World #31), Kwangwoon University (#51 in South Korea) and Dongyang University (#138 in South Korea) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Sports & Recreation course take in South Korea?

Most listed courses run 20 months to graduate, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Sports & Recreation 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.

Which university has the most Sports & Recreation courses in South Korea?

Seoul National University, with 3, ahead of Kwangwoon University (1).

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