35 public universities in South Korea in 2026
The public universities in South Korea offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
35 public universities
South Korea has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
Kongju National University
Public university in Gongju, historically rooted in teacher training and strong in engineering.
Kunsan National University
Public university in the port city of Gunsan, recognized for naval engineering and ties with the coastal industrial zone.
Kyungpook National University
National university in Daegu, a major institution of south-east Korea, strong in medicine and engineering.
Mokpo National University
Public university in Muan near Mokpo, an educational pillar of South Jeolla Province with diverse programs.
Pukyong National University
Public university in Busan born from the merger of fisheries sciences and industrial engineering traditions.
Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology
Public engineering university in Jinju, South Korea, known for hands-on programs and strong ties with regional industry.
Seoul National University of Science and Technology
Public engineering university in Seoul, known for applied programs and outstanding graduate employment rates.
Seoul National University
South Korea's most prestigious national university and the nation's leading research institution in Seoul.
Sunchon National University
Public university in Suncheon, heir to a 1935 agricultural school and an expert in agriculture and smart farming.
Korea National Open University
South Korea's leading public distance-learning university, offering flexible lifelong-learning degree programs.
UST (University of Science and Technology)
Korea's unique public university: master's and doctoral programmes embedded in national research institutes.