A quantum dot, and a light emitting device including the same is provided. The quantum dot includes a semiconductor nanocrystal and an organic ligand bound to the surface of the semiconductor nanocrystal, wherein the organic ligand includes a first ligand derived from a first thiol compound including a C12 or more aliphatic hydrocarbon group, and a second ligand derived from a second thiol compound including a C8 or less aliphatic hydrocarbon group.