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South Korea
Rank
(2026)
WUR Rank
(2026)
Name
Location
Website
Number of
International
Professors
(2025)
Yeungnam UniversityGyeongbukwww.yu.ac.kr232
15501–600Gachon UniversityGyeonggiwww.gachon.ac.kr188
Woosong UniversityDaejeonwww.wsu.ac.kr178
Hankuk University of Foreign StudiesSeoulwww.hufs.ac.kr152
Dongguk UniversitySeoulwww.dongguk.edu129
3 86 Yonsei UniversitySeoulwww.yonsei.ac.kr120
1 58 Seoul National UniversitySeoulwww.snu.ac.kr115
8 251–300Hanyang UniversitySeoulwww.hanyang.ac.kr109
6 156 Korea UniversitySeoulwww.korea.ac.kr103
University of SuwonGyeonggiwww.suwon.ac.kr95
4 87 Sungkyunkwan UniversitySeoulwww.skku.edu84
Hongik UniversitySeoulwww.hongik.ac.kr83
8 251–300Sejong UniversitySeoulwww.sejong.ac.kr82
Keimyung UniversityDaeguwww.kmu.ac.kr79
2 70 KAISTDaejeonwww.kaist.ac.kr71
Chosun UniversityGwangjuwww.chosun.ac.kr63
Busan University of Foreign StudiesBusanwww.bufs.ac.kr61
Joongbu UniversityChungnamwww.joongbu.ac.kr60
Daegu UniversityGyeongbukwww.daegu.ac.kr58
Namseoul UniversityChungnamwww.nsu.ac.kr52
Namseoul UniversityChungnamwww.nsu.ac.kr52
KookminuniversitySeoulwww.kookmin.ac.kr50
Dongseo UniversityBusanwww.dongseo.ac.kr49
15501–600Ewha Womans UniversitySeoulwww.ewha.ac.kr49
8251–300Kyung Hee UniversitySeoulwww.khu.ac.kr46
Inha UniversityIncheonwww.inha.ac.kr42
Soonchunhyang UniversityChungnamwww.sch.ac.kr42
15501–600Konkuk UniversitySeoulwww.konkuk.ac.kr40
Daegu Catholic UniversityGyeongbukwww.cu.ac.kr39
Kyungsung UniversityBusanwww.ks.ac.kr39
Sungkyul UniversityGyeonggiwww.sungkyul.edu35
Dong-A UniversityBusanwww.donga.ac.kr34
Hoseo UniversityChungnamwww.hoseo.ac.kr30
Seokyeong UniversitySeoulwww.skuniv.ac.kr29
Kyonggi UniversityGyeonggiwww.kyonggi.ac.kr28
Cheongju UniversityChungbukwww.cju.ac.kr28
Hanseo UniversityChungnamwww.hanseo.ac.kr27
15501–600Pusan National UniversityBusanwww.pusan.ac.kr27
15501–600Kyungpook National UniversityDaeguwww.knu.ac.kr25
Honam UniversityGwangjuwww.honam.ac.kr25
12401–500Ajou UniversityGyeonggiwww.ajou.ac.kr24
Handong Global UniversityGyeongbukwww.handong.edu24
Hannam UniversityDaejeonwww.hannam.ac.kr24
Dong-Eui UniversityBusanwww.deu.ac.kr24
7201–250UNISTUlsanwww.unist.ac.kr23
Korea Nazarene UniversityChungnamwww.kornu.ac.kr22
Kyungdong UniversityGangwonwww.kduniv.ac.kr22
Soongsil UniversitySeoulwww.ssu.ac.kr21
University of Science and TechnologyDaejeonwww.ust.ac.kr21
Wonkwang UniversityJeonbukwww.wonkwang.ac.kr20
Woosong CollegeDaejeonwww.wsi.ac.kr20
Kwangwoon UniversitySeoulwww.kw.ac.kr20
Sookmyung Women's UniversitySeoulwww.sookmyung.ac.kr20
Sungshin Women's UniversitySeoulwww.sungshin.ac.kr20
Sahmyook UniversitySeoulwww.syu.ac.kr19
Bucheon UniversityGyeonggiwww.bc.ac.kr19
Tongmyong UniversityBusanwww.tu.ac.kr19
DongshinuniversityJeonnamwww.dsu.ac.kr18
Kyungnam UniversityGyeongnamwww.kyungnam.ac.kr17
Yeungjin UniversityDaeguwww.yju.ac.kr17
Pai Chai UniversityDaejeonwww.pcu.ac.kr17
Sogang UniversitySeoulwww.sogang.ac.kr17
Hallym UniversityGangwonwww.hallym.ac.kr16
Silla UniversityBusanwww.silla.ac.kr16
Yong In UniversityGyeonggiwww.yongin.ac.kr16
Kangwon National UniversityGangwonwww.kangwon.ac.kr16
Hansei UniversityGyeonggiwww.hansei.ac.kr15
Daejeon UniversityDaejeonwww.dju.ac.kr15
Dong Seoul UniversityGyeonggiwww.du.ac.kr15
Chungnam National UniversityDaejeonwww.cnu.ac.kr15
Dongduk Women's UniversitySeoulwww.dongduk.ac.kr15
Duksung Women's UniversitySeoulwww.duksung.ac.kr15
Jeonju UniversityJeonbukwww.jj.ac.kr14
Baekseok UniversityChungnamwww.bu.ac.kr14
Mokwon UniversityDaejeonwww.mokwon.ac.kr14
Incheon National UniversityIncheonwww.inu.ac.kr14
Korea Aerospace UniversityGyeonggiwww.kau.ac.kr13
Shingu CollegeGyeonggiwww.shingu.ac.kr13
Kangnam UniversityGyeonggiwww.kangnam.ac.kr13
Hansung UniversitySeoulwww.hansung.ac.kr13
Semyung UniversityChungbukwww.semyung.ac.kr13
15501–600University of UlsanUlsanwww.ulsan.ac.kr13
Sehan UniversityJeonnamwww.sehan.ac.kr12
Chonnam National UniversityGwangjuwww.jnu.ac.kr12
Chungbuk National UniversityChungbukwww.chungbuk.ac.kr12
Dankook UniversityGyeonggiwww.dankook.ac.kr12
Jeonbuk National UniversityJeonbukwww.jbnu.ac.kr12
Kyungnam College of Information and TechnologyBusanwww.kit.ac.kr12
Seoul Women's UniversitySeoulwww.swu.ac.kr12
Inha Technical CollegeIncheonwww.inhatc.ac.kr12
Inje UniversityGyeongnamwww.inje.ac.kr12
Sunmoon UniversityChungnamwww.sunmoon.ac.kr11
Woosuk UniversityJeonbukwww.woosuk.ac.kr11
Cha UniversityGyeonggiwww.cha.ac.kr10
Osan UniversityGyeonggiwww.osan.ac.kr10
Suwon Science CollegeGyeonggiwww.ssc.ac.kr10
12401–500Gwangju Institute of Science and TechnologyGwangjuwww.gist.ac.kr10
Kyungil UniversityGyeongbukwww.kiu.ac.kr9
Seoul National University of Science and TechnologySeoulwww.seoultech.ac.kr9
The Catholic University of KoreaGyeonggiwww.catholic.ac.kr9
Anyang UniversityGyeonggiwww.anyang.ac.kr8
5141Pohang University of Science and TechnologyGyeongbukwww.postech.ac.kr8
Dongyang UniversityGyeongbukwww.dyu.ac.kr8
Seoul Theological UniversityGyeonggiwww.stu.ac.kr8
Seowon UniversityChungbukwww.seowon.ac.kr8
Youngsan UniversityGyeongnamwww.ysu.ac.kr8
Seoul Christian UniversitySeoulwww.scu.ac.kr8
Chongshin UniversitySeoulwww.chongshin.ac.kr7
Hyupsung UniversityGyeonggiwww.uhs.ac.kr7
Kosin UniversityBusanwww.kosin.ac.kr7
Sangmyung UniversitySeoulwww.smu.ac.kr7
Seoul Institute of The ArtsGyeonggiwww.seoularts.ac.kr7
Cheju Halla UniversityJejuwww.chu.ac.kr7
Jangan UniversityGyeonggiwww.jangan.ac.kr7
University of SeoulSeoulwww.uos.ac.kr7
Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign StudiesSeoulwww.cufs.ac.kr6
Torch Trinity Graduate UniversitySeoulwww.ttgu.ac.kr6
Gwangju UniversityGwangjuwww.gwangju.ac.kr6
Gimcheon UniversityGyeongbukwww.gimcheon.ac.kr6
Hanshin UniversityGyeonggiwww.hs.ac.kr6
Induk UniversitySeoulwww.induk.ac.kr6
Korea National University of ArtsSeoulwww.karts.ac.kr6
Daejin UniversityGyeonggiwww.daejin.ac.kr5
Pyeongtaek UniversityGyeonggiwww.ptu.ac.kr5
Baewha Women's UniversitySeoulwww.baewha.ac.kr5
Chang Shin UniversityGyeongnamwww.cs.ac.kr5
11351–400DGISTDaeguwww.dgist.ac.kr5
Hanyang Women's UniversitySeoulwww.hywoman.ac.kr5
Yeungnam University CollegeDaeguwww.ync.ac.kr5
Kwangju Women's UniversityGwangjuwww.kwu.ac.kr5
Kyungbok UniversityGyeonggiwww.kbu.ac.kr4
Korea University of Technology and EducationChungnamwww.koreatech.ac.kr4
Ansan UniversityGyeonggiwww.ansan.ac.kr4
Calvin UniversityGyeonggiwww.calvin.ac.kr4
Chungwoon UniversityChungnamwww.chungwoon.ac.kr4
Jeju National UniversityJejuwww.jejunu.ac.kr4
Kdi School of Public Policy and ManagementSejongwww.kdischool.ac.kr4
Shinhan UniversityGyeonggiwww.shinhan.ac.kr3
Chodang UniversityJeonnamwww.cdu.ac.kr3
Chungkang College of Cultural IndustriesGyeonggiwww.ck.ac.kr3
Daegu Health CollegeDaeguwww.dhc.ac.kr3
Daejeon Health Institute of TechnologyDaejeonwww.hit.ac.kr3
Far East UniversityChungbukwww.kdu.ac.kr3
Halla UniversityGangwonwww.halla.ac.kr3
Korea Tourism CollegeGyeonggiwww.ktc.ac.kr3
Methodist Theological UniversitySeoulwww.mtu.ac.kr3
Myongji CollegeSeoulwww.mjc.ac.kr3
Sangji UniversityGangwonwww.sangji.ac.kr3
Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & TechnologiesSeoulwww.assist.ac.kr3
Yeonsung UniversityGyeonggiwww.yeonsung.ac.kr3
Kaya UniversityGyeongnamwww.kaya.ac.kr2
Paekche Institute of The ArtsJeonbukwww.paekche.ac.kr2
Shin Ansan UniversityGyeonggiwww.sau.ac.kr2
SungkonghoeuniversitySeoulwww.skhu.ac.kr2
Tongwon UniversityGyeonggiwww.tw.ac.kr2
Yuhan UniversityGyeonggiwww.yuhan.ac.kr2
Catholic Kwandong UniversityGangwonwww.cku.ac.kr2
Daekyeung CollegeGyeongbukwww.tk.ac.kr2
Eulji UniversityDaejeonwww.eulji.ac.kr2
Howon UniversityJeonbukwww.howon.ac.kr2
Korea National Open UniversitySeoulwww.knou.ac.kr2
Korea National University of EducationChungbukwww.knue.ac.kr2
Kyungin Women's UniversityIncheonwww.kiwu.ac.kr2
Nambu UniversityGwangjuwww.nambu.ac.kr2
National Cancer Center Graduate School of Cancer Science and PolicyGyeonggiwww.ncc-gcsp.ac.kr2
Presbyterian University & Theological SeminarySeoulwww.puts.ac.kr2
Seojeong CollegeGyeonggiwww.seojeong.ac.kr2
Taegu Science UniversityDaeguwww.tsu.ac.kr2
Yeoju Institute of TechnologyGyeonggiwww.yit.ac.kr2
Kyungwoon UniversityGyeongbukwww.ikw.ac.kr2
Ulsan CollegeUlsanwww.uc.ac.kr2
Seoyeong UniversityGwangjuwww.seoyeong.ac.kr2
Busan Institute of Science and TechnologyBusanwww.bist.ac.kr1
Daeshin UniversityGyeongbukwww.daeshin.ac.kr1
Dong-Ah Institute of Media and ArtsGyeonggiwww.dima.ac.kr1
Dongeui Institute of TechnologyBusanwww.dit.ac.kr1
Keimyung College UniversityDaeguwww.kmcu.ac.kr1
Kepco International Nuclear Graduate SchoolUlsanwww.kings.ac.kr1
Baekseok Culture UniversityChungnamwww.bscu.ac.kr1
Bible Baptist Theological SeminaryGyeonggiwww.bbts.ac.kr1
Busan National University of EducationBusanwww.bnue.ac.kr1
Choonhae College of Health SciencesUlsanwww.ch.ac.kr1
Chugye University For The ArtsSeoulwww.chugye.ac.kr1
Chungcheong UniversityChungbukwww.ok.ac.kr1
Daedong CollegeBusanwww.daedong.ac.kr1
Daegu Arts UniversityGyeongbukwww.dgau.ac.kr1
Dongnam Health UniversityGyeonggiwww.dongnam.ac.kr1
Dongyang Mirae UniversitySeoulwww.dongyang.ac.kr1
Doowon Technical UniversityGyeonggiwww.doowon.ac.kr1
Gangdong UniversityChungbukwww.gangdong.ac.kr1
Geumgang UniversityChungnamwww.ggu.ac.kr1
Global Cyber UniversityChungnamwww.global.ac.kr1
Gyeongbuk College of HealthGyeongbukwww.gch.ac.kr1
Gyeonggi University of Science and TechnologyGyeonggiwww.gtec.ac.kr1
Hanyang Cyber UniversitySeoulwww.hycu.ac.kr1
Hapdong Theological SeminaryGyeonggiwww.hapdong.ac.kr1
Honam Theological University & SeminaryGwangjuwww.htus.ac.kr1
Jeonbuk Science CollegeJeonbukwww.jbsc.ac.kr1
Jungwon UniversityChungbukwww.jwu.ac.kr1
Kaywon University of Art and DesignGyeonggiwww.kaywon.ac.kr1
Kimpo UniversityGyeonggiwww.kimpo.ac.kr1
Konyang UniversityChungnamwww.konyang.ac.kr1
Korea Christian CollegeChungbukwww.kcc.ac.kr1
Korea Soongsil Cyber UniversitySeoulwww.kcu.ac1
Korea University of Media ArtsSejongwww.pro.ac.kr1
Korean Bible UniversitySeoulwww.bible.ac.kr1
Kyung Hee Cyber UniversitySeoulwww.khcu.ac.kr1
Luther UniversityGyeonggiwww.ltu.ac.kr1
Onseok UniversityGyeonggiwww.osu.ac.kr1
Sejong Cyber UniversitySeoulwww.sjcu.ac.kr1
Seoil UniversitySeoulwww.seoil.ac.kr1
Tlbu Graduate School of Law In SeoulGyeonggiwww.tlbu.ac.kr1
Uiduk UniversityGyeongbukwww.uu.ac.kr1
Vision College of JeonjuJeonbukwww.jvision.ac.kr1
Woongji Accounting & Tax CollegeGyeonggiwww.wat.ac.kr1
Yemyung Graduate UniversitySeoulwww.ygu.ac.kr1
Yewon Arts UniversityJeonbukwww.yewon.ac.kr1
Youngnam Theological University & SeminaryGyeongbukwww.ytus.ac.kr1
Pohang UniversityGyeongbukwww.pohang.ac.kr1
Seoul Bible Graduate School of TheologySeoulwww.sb.ac.kr1
University of North Korean StudiesSeoulwww.nk.ac.kr1
Yonam Institute of TechnologyGyeongnamwww.yc.ac.kr1

*Universities without international professors have been excluded from the list.
*The rankings are based on data from Times Higher Education.

UNIJOBS Data Guide · 2025

A data-led look at South Korean universities with the highest reported numbers of international faculty members, based on 2025 institutional disclosures.

Answer:
Yeungnam University reported the largest number among the institutions reviewed, with 232 international faculty members. Gachon University and Woosong University followed with 188 and 178, respectively.

Top 10 Universities by International Faculty Count

Number of international faculty members reported for 2025

Yeungnam University
232

Gachon University
188

Woosong University
178

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
152

Dongguk University
129

Yonsei University
120

Seoul National University
115

Hanyang University
109

Korea University
103

University of Suwon
95

Source:
대학알리미 (Academy Information), 2025 institutional disclosures. Compiled by UNIJOBS.

Methodology:
Institutions are ordered by their disclosed number of international faculty members. These figures describe faculty composition and do not independently indicate current job availability, employment conditions, or overall employer quality.

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Korean universities generally begin their spring semester in March and their fall semester in September. Faculty positions are therefore commonly advertised several months before each semester begins.

For positions beginning in March:
Check vacancies mainly from August to November of the previous year.

For positions beginning in September:
Check vacancies mainly from February to May of the same year.

These are typical recruitment periods, not fixed national schedules. Visiting faculty, adjunct, language-teaching, research, and replacement positions may be advertised throughout the year. Application deadlines also vary by university and position.

UNIJOBS Visa Guide · Last reviewed September 2026

International faculty and researchers working in South Korea may require Professor (E-1), Research (E-3), or another status of stay that permits their proposed employment. The appropriate status depends on the position, duties, institution and applicant’s existing immigration status.

Answer:
Professor (E-1) status covers eligible education and research-guidance activities at colleges, universities and equivalent institutions.
Research (E-3) status covers eligible research and development activities in natural science or advanced industrial technology.
A person who already holds an F-series status that permits the proposed employment may not need to change to E-1 or E-3, but this must be confirmed according to the exact F-series subtype and proposed duties.

Professor (E-1)

Application Eligibility

Professor (E-1) status applies to a person who meets the applicable qualifications under South Korea’s Higher Education Act and plans to engage in education or professional-field research guidance at a college, university or an equivalent educational institution.

Research (E-3)

Application Eligibility

Research (E-3) status applies to a person invited by a qualifying Korean public or private institution to engage in research and development in the natural sciences or advanced industrial technology. A person whose activities fall under Professor (E-1) status is excluded from the E-3 category.

General Distinction Between E-1 and E-3

StatusCovered ActivityInstitution
E-1Education or professional-field research guidanceCollege, university or equivalent educational institution
E-3Research and development in natural science or advanced
industrial technology		Qualifying Korean public or private research institution

When a position includes both teaching and research duties, the inviting institution should confirm the appropriate status with the responsible immigration authority.

How to Apply

The Korea Visa Portal lists the following application routes. The available route depends on the visa category, applicant, inviting institution and applicable eligibility requirements.


E-Visa Application

Application through the Korea Visa Portal for applicants who meet
the applicable electronic visa requirements.

Korean Diplomatic Mission

Visa application through the Korean embassy or consulate responsible
for the applicant’s place of residence.

Visa Issuance Confirmation via the Visa Portal

The inviting institution may apply for confirmation of visa issuance
through the Korea Visa Portal when the online procedure is available.

Visa Issuance Confirmation via Immigration

The inviting institution may apply through the immigration office
responsible for its location.
Important:
Electronic visa service is not automatically available to every E-1 or E-3 applicant. Applicants and inviting institutions should check the current eligibility requirements on the Korea Visa Portal.

Documents for an E-Visa Application

The Korea Visa Portal identifies the following documents and materials for an electronic visa application:

Electronic visa application form
Scanned images of the relevant passport pages
Digital color photograph, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm
Credit card for electronic payment of the application fee
Electronic copies of the additional documents required for the
relevant status of stay

Additional documents may be required depending on the application route, institution and individual case, applicants or inviting institutions may also be asked to provide supporting documents.

Can F-Series Visa Holders Work at Korean Universities?

Employment rights differ significantly among F-series categories. Holding an F-series status does not automatically mean that all types of employment are permitted.

StatusCategoryEmployment Information
F-1Family VisitorWork not permitted
F-2ResidentPartial restrictions on employment
F-3Dependent FamilyWork not permitted
F-4Overseas KoreanEmployment is subject to applicable restrictions. Unskilled
labor and certain other restricted activities are not permitted.
F-5Permanent ResidentNo restrictions on employment
F-6Marriage MigrantNo restrictions on employment
For job applicants:
A person who already holds an F-series status that permits the proposed employment may not need to change to E-1 or E-3. The applicant and employer should confirm this based on the exact F-series subtype, proposed duties and current immigration requirements.

Official Information and Sources

For case-specific guidance, contact the Immigration Contact Center at 1345 from within South Korea or consult the Korean diplomatic mission responsible for the applicant’s place of residence.

Disclaimer:
This guide provides general information and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa rules, permitted activities, required documents and application procedures may change. Applicants and employers should verify current requirements through the Korea Visa Portal, HiKorea, the Korea Immigration Service, Immigration Contact Center 1345 or the responsible Korean diplomatic mission.

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