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3 Best Sports & Recreation Universities in South Korea

Seoul National University leads the 3 Sports & Recreation universities in South Korea at #31 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Kwangwoon University (#51 in South Korea) and Dongyang University (#138 in South Korea). Across the whole list there are 5 courses to choose from.

3 universities · ranked best first

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

Seoul National University

Public University · 3 courses in Sports & Recreation

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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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

3 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.

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 many public universities offer Sports & Recreation in South Korea?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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