Best Universities for Bachelor Programs in South Korea 2024

Hanyang University is a private research university in South Korea. The main campus is in Seoul, and the second one, the Education Research Industry Cluster at Ansan, or ERICA campus, is located in Ansan. Hanyang derives from the former name of the capital Seoul which was used during the Chosun Dynasty. Its motto and educational philosophy is Love in Deed and Truth.

Dong-A University, DAU, is located in the beautiful port city of Busan and has been leading the internationalization and advancement of education by cultivating active, intelligent, and creative people. DAU has produced 180,000 talented people and currently, 20,000 or more enrolled students are passionately devoting themselves to their studies in 10 colleges including 2 divisions and 10 graduate schools.

With the motto of "A technical skill is worth greater than millions of money" and the precepts of 'sincerity, thrifty, and philanthropy', Dongyang Mirae University has been a leading institute fostering professional specialists best suited to the needs of the industries.

Our mission, based on Christianity and democratic ideology, is to contribute to the development of the nation and human society by fostering creativity and personality of a leader and by studying and lecturing the theory and practice of foreign languages and foreign culture to raise talent who will actively react to the diversified international society.

Since its founding in 1969, Changwon National University has been working tirelessly to open the horizon of 100 years beyond the 50th anniversary. Over the past half-century, we have cultivated people of talent who contribute to the development of the local community and have grown into a university which is the true pride of local citizens as the only national higher education institution in Changwon with a population of 1.1 million.

The school name of Sungshin ('誠信') was generated at the time when the school foundation was established and its etymological origin lies in the phrase of "身致其誠信" from Liji((Rites Records). Founder, Woonjung, Dr. Lee Suk-jong thought that if there is faith outside and sincerity inside, one can achieve anything. Therefore, she adopted Sungshin not only as of the school name but also as the educational philosophy. Furthermore, she believed that by integrating sincerity and faithfulness organically with new knowledge and acting independently, students could reform them as female professionals equipped with wisdom, ability, and perfect personality. The future-oriented educational philosophy of Sungshin grounded on the belief that the future of our nation will be brightened if there are more people who are sincere, faithful, strive for new knowledge, and act independently so that they can live without asking for others' power.

Established in 1954 with the help of Korean immigrants in Hawaii, Inha University has produced highly talented graduates who have contributed to the development and modernization of Korea for the last half-century. Inha University continues its educational and research endeavors, the two most important responsibilities of a university. Looking toward the future, Inha is now concentrating all its efforts to become a world-class university, while continuing to contribute to the development of the local community.

Sungkyul university aims at rearing creative experts in studies based on Christianity. To educate inventive specialists is to adopt an upright approach to learning as the most significant role of the university, the hall of intellect. It is important to produce those who possess a serious attitude to study, a concerned process in problem-solving, humble acceptance of criticism, etc. Moreover, it is essential that creativity in exploring methods and possession of proven knowledge should be considered in the light of availability. The virtue of leaders is to be skillful in diverse communication devices and apply it to each case of study adequately in future preparation for the information and communication era. Sungkyul University is dedicated to producing professionals with the knowledge and practical ability.

Korea University Sejong Campus is located in Sejong City, the new administrative center of the Republic of Korea. Our global residence system presents a new paradigm of undergraduate education. It has opened a new horizon for whole-person education.

Inspired by George Mason, one of the United States’ Founding Fathers, appeal for individuals and freedom, George Mason University recognizes that freedom and learning represent a complementary relationship that allows men and women of all ages to pursue their educational dreams. It is the fundamental goal of George Mason University to prepare its students to be critical thinkers and active citizens who have the skills and knowledge-base to make a lasting contribution to society.

Founded in 1948, GNU, a national flagship university representing South Gyeongsang Province, has been making utmost efforts to foster creative, civil and knowledgeable professionals equipped with an aptitude for learning and a pioneering spirit. GNU has been positioning itself as an internationally recognized institution, consisting of 13 colleges and 10 graduate schools with 810 professors, 530 administrative staffs and some 25,000 students across three campuses – Gajwa and Chilam in Jinju and Tongyeong campus.

UOU has demonstrated its accomplishments and excellence with continued change and innovation! To be a creative model of university education based on truth, free will and service, UOU takes the initiative in innovation and strives to achieve