How many universities in South Korea offer strong law programs?

BrightKey has identified 2 universities in South Korea with notable law programs. Top 2: Korea University, Seoul National University (SNU).

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Law · 🇰🇷 South Korea

Best Universities for Law in South Korea 2026

Top universities for law in South Korea include Korea University, Seoul National University (SNU). BrightKey has evaluated 2 institutions with relevant programs.

Evaluation draws on BrightKey's 6-dimension ratings and universities' publicly disclosed notable programs. Editorial standards.

Visa & post-study work

D-10 Job Seeking visa: 6 months post-graduation

Application system

Direct application

International tuition

₩5–10M/year ($4,000–8,000)

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2 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

Korea University

Seoul · Founded 1905 · 11% intl

SSA

Law programs

School of Law — Consistently achieves top-three Korean bar examination pass rates with over 40 percent first-attempt success, producing Supreme Court justices and leading corporate lawyers

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Seoul National University (SNU)

Seoul · Founded 1946 · 6% intl

SAA

Law programs

College of Law — Historically dominant pipeline into Korea's judiciary and prosecution, producing multiple Supreme Court chief justices and the overwhelming majority of Kim & Chang partners. SNU Law alumni include presidents who both prosecuted and were prosecuted.

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Other disciplines in South Korea

Computer Science & Engineering →Business & Management →Medicine & Health Sciences →Humanities & Liberal Arts →Natural Sciences →

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