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South Korea Young University / Institution Rankings 2025
We are proud to present the Young University/Institution Rankings, which evaluate the achievements of universities, research institutes, companies, and hospitals established within the past 30 years. These rankings position young institutions within the global scientific community by showcasing their scientific output, innovations, and contributions. The 30-year timeframe provides a valuable perspective to highlight the development trajectories and scientific achievements of emerging institutions. Our analysis objectively identifies the strengths and weaknesses of young institutions, offering actionable insights to help shape future strategies and academic policies. The Young University/Institution Rankings serve as a reliable guide, reflecting institutions' global scientific impact through a comprehensive assessment of their performance.
Eonyang ,
South Korea
- Public 2007
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
84
257
428
588
Fukuoka ,
South Korea
- Public 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
42
126
187
260
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
34
138
219
258
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
19
44
54
65
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
74
127
156
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
12
32
39
42
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
29
58
76
Naka ,
South Korea
- Institution 2017
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
14
19
22
Incheon ,
South Korea
- Institution 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
34
47
56
Daejeon ,
South Korea
- Institution 2014
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
6
34
57
66
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Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
6
13
20
22
Seoul ,
South Korea
- Institution 1996
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
32
53
68
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
13
17
20
Busan ,
South Korea
- Institution 2012
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
26
46
62
Daejeon ,
South Korea
- Institution 2015
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
24
34
38
Gyeongsangnam ,
South Korea
- Institution 2008
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
14
33
44
Seoul ,
South Korea
- Institution 2017
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
24
38
42
Daejeon ,
South Korea
- Institution 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
10
18
21
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
11
19
26
Gyeonggi ,
South Korea
- Institution 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
4
5
5
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
5
8
15
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
4
5
6
Gyeonggi ,
South Korea
- Institution 1996
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
4
4
4
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
2
2
2
Seoul ,
South Korea
- Institution 2017
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
6
7
9
Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology UNIST
Eonyang ,
South Korea
- Public 2007
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
84
257
428
588
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology
Fukuoka ,
South Korea
- Public 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
42
126
187
260
Kangwon National University
,
South Korea
- Public 2021
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
34
138
219
258
National Cancer Center, Korea
Goyang ,
South Korea
- Institution 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
19
44
54
65
Institute for Basic Science, Korea
Daejeon ,
South Korea
- Institution 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
74
127
156
Cha University
Pocheon ,
South Korea
- Private 1996
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
12
32
39
42
Naver
Gyeonggi ,
South Korea
- Company 1999
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
29
58
76
Korea Institute of Energy Technology
Naka ,
South Korea
- Institution 2017
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
14
19
22
Korea Polar Research Institute
Incheon ,
South Korea
- Institution 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
34
47
56
Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
Daejeon ,
South Korea
- Institution 2014
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
6
34
57
66
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Korea Polytechnic University
Siheung ,
South Korea
- Private 1998
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
6
13
20
22
Korea Institute for Advanced Study
Seoul ,
South Korea
- Institution 1996
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
32
53
68
World Institute of Kimchi
Gwangju ,
South Korea
- Institution 2010
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
13
17
20
Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology
Busan ,
South Korea
- Institution 2012
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
26
46
62
Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
Daejeon ,
South Korea
- Institution 2015
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
24
34
38
Korea electrotechnology Research Institute (한국전기연구원)
Gyeongsangnam ,
South Korea
- Institution 2008
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
14
33
44
Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology
Seoul ,
South Korea
- Institution 2017
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
24
38
42
National Fusion Research Institute
Daejeon ,
South Korea
- Institution 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
10
18
21
Handong Global University
Pohang ,
South Korea
- Private 1995
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
11
19
26
Institute for Advanced Engineering
Gyeonggi ,
South Korea
- Institution 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
4
5
5
Korea National Open University
Seoul ,
South Korea
- Public 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
5
8
15
Arontier co.
,
South Korea
- Company 2018
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
4
5
6
Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics
Gyeonggi ,
South Korea
- Institution 1996
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
4
4
4
ILIAS Biologics
Gyeonggi ,
South Korea
- Company 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
2
2
2
IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience Seoul
Seoul ,
South Korea
- Institution 2017
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
6
7
9