As of the 2024 QS World University Rankings, South Korea has several universities that are ranked among the top globally. The highest-ranked Korean university is Seoul National University (SNU), which ranks 36th globally. Following closely is KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), ranked 50th, and POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology), which is placed at 72nd globally.
Other notable Korean universities in the global rankings include Yonsei University, Korea University, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Hanyang University, and UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology), which all feature within the top 200 universities worldwide.
These rankings reflect the strong emphasis on research, innovation, and academic excellence within South Korea's higher education system, contributing to the country’s reputation as a leader in technological and scientific advancements globally.
For a more detailed overview, you can access the complete rankings on the QS World University Rankings website.