Ajou University: Statistics

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#1212 of 14,131 In the World
#308 of 5,830 In Asia
#17 of 193 In South Korea
#1 of 2 In Suwon
#260 of 1,554 For Dermatology
Top50% For 143 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
40%
Enrollment
14,328
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
ajou.ac.kr
Languages
Korean;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate40%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or foreign equivalent
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - June; September-December)
Enrollment14,328
Full time employee645
Student:staff ratio22:1

We've calculated the 40% acceptance rate for Ajou University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Ajou University is a world-class research university with 26,438 scientific papers published and 451,394 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Genetics, Biochemistry, Pathology, and Quantum and Particle physics.

Publications
26,438
Citations
451,394

Ajou University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
17,099 / 337,260
Medicine
14,817 / 280,097
Chemistry
14,178 / 287,086
Engineering
13,841 / 228,378
Physics
11,779 / 194,481
Computer Science
10,608 / 165,687
Genetics
9,479 / 204,198
Biochemistry
8,574 / 201,224
Pathology
8,128 / 160,009
Quantum and Particle physics
7,828 / 128,890
Environmental Science
7,548 / 121,336
Organic Chemistry
7,150 / 151,463
Materials Science
7,011 / 126,558
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
6,536 / 105,455
Psychology
6,060 / 109,641
Surgery
5,924 / 88,909
Mathematics
5,578 / 83,709
Statistics
4,527 / 73,801
Immunology
4,192 / 88,649
Electrical Engineering
4,175 / 57,034
Optical Engineering
3,996 / 64,909
Geology
3,897 / 61,960
Psychiatry
3,846 / 67,995
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
3,625 / 53,793
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3,395 / 46,219
Oncology and Cancer research
3,156 / 65,146
Business
2,974 / 40,461
Telecommunications
2,868 / 30,468
Nanotechnology
2,857 / 61,687
Geography and Cartography
2,810 / 37,965
Philosophy
2,728 / 36,170
Paleontology
2,568 / 44,386
Chemical Engineering
2,565 / 56,456
Ecology
2,537 / 41,406
Metallurgical Engineering
2,463 / 45,949
Political Science
2,430 / 43,616
Law
2,367 / 42,434
Computer Networking
2,322 / 19,364
Sociology
2,314 / 48,802
Neuroscience
2,301 / 47,737

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 12 10
1991 13 8
1992 27 24
1993 35 26
1994 36 51
1995 77 70
1996 102 111
1997 148 184
1998 189 251
1999 248 472
2000 278 670
2001 303 1151
2002 356 1478
2003 392 1982
2004 511 2589
2005 569 3498
2006 697 4522
2007 734 5689
2008 806 7175
2009 959 8779
2010 1050 10433
2011 1106 12619
2012 1240 15479
2013 1352 18132
2014 1391 20383
2015 1557 23309
2016 1544 25075
2017 1554 28302
2018 1453 29982
2019 1662 36512
2020 1740 46052
2021 1970 59925
2022 1763 61383
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Ajou University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (KRW)
Undergraduate 4,200,000
Graduate 5,500,000
International Undergraduate 5,500,000
International Graduate 6,500,000

The currency used is South Korean Won (KRW).

Ajou University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Ajou University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Master's Degree Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Architecture, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cosmetology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Health Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Korean, Law, Literature, Management, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Medicine, Multimedia, Neurosciences, Nursing, Oncology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Regional Studies, Social Sciences, Structural Architecture, Town Planning
Doctor's Degree Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Architecture, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cosmetology, Development Studies, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Health Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Korean, Law, Literature, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Medicine, Multimedia, Neurosciences, Nursing, Oncology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Social Sciences, Town Planning

Ajou University alumni

  1. Ahn Jung-hwan

    Ahn Jung-hwan
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1976-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    television personalityassociation football player
    Biography

    Ahn Jung-hwan is a South Korean former football player and television personality. Ahn played for South Korea as a second striker and scored a total of three goals in two FIFA World Cups, including a golden goal against Italy. After his retirement as a footballer, he became an entertainer and a football commentator.

  2. Ji Suk-jin

    Ji Suk-jin
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1966-.. (age 57)
    Occupations
    television presentersingercomediantelevision actor
    Biography

    Jee Seok-jin is a South Korean comedian, singer, television presenter, actor, and broadcaster. He graduated from Ajou University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

  3. Kim Ji-hun

    Kim Ji-hun
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1981-.. (age 42)
    Occupations
    television actorfilm actoractor
    Biography

    Kim Ji-hoon is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his romantic comedies on television such as The Golden Age of Daughters-in-Law (2007), Love Marriage (also known as Matchmaker's Lover, 2008), Stars Falling from the Sky (also known as Wish Upon a Star, 2010), and My Cute Guys (2012). In 2010, he also appeared in the film Natalie, and cable mystery series Unsolved.

  4. John Cook-Jong Lee

    John Cook-Jong Lee
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1969-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    surgeonphysicianresearcher
    Biography

    Lee Guk-jong is a South Korean doctor. As a surgeon specializing in trauma, he is South Korea's leading authority in the treatment of trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and gunshot wounds. He won "The Person Who Brightened the World" award in November 2017. Lee Guk-jong leads the trauma surgery team at Ajou University Hospital.

All 13 notable alumni

Ajou University faculties and divisions

College : Business Administration Business Administration, E-Business/Commerce, Finance
College : Engineering Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Transport Engineering
College : Humanities Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, English, French, History, Korean, Literature, Modern Languages
College : Information Technology Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Multimedia, Software Engineering
College : International Studies Asian Studies, Business and Commerce, International Business, International Studies, Regional Studies
College : Law Law
College : Medicine Medicine
College : Natural Sciences Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics
College : Nursing Nursing
College : Pharmacy Pharmacy
College : Social Sciences Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Leisure Studies, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sociology, Sports
College : University College Arts and Humanities, English, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Writing
Graduate School : Business Education Accountancy, Business Administration, E-Business/Commerce, Finance, Health Administration, Human Resources, Management, Marketing
Graduate School : Clinical Dentistry Dental Technology, Dentistry, Orthodontics, Paediatrics, Surgery
Graduate School : Education Computer Education, Continuing Education, Distance Education, Education, Education of the Gifted, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Foreign Languages Education, Higher Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychotherapy, Science Education, Special Education, Teacher Training
Graduate School : Engineering Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Private Law, Town Planning, Transport Engineering, Transport Management
Graduate School : General Graduate Studies Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Finance, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Korean, Law, Literature, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Multimedia, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Structural Architecture, Town Planning, Transport Engineering
Graduate School : Information and Communication Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Software Engineering
Graduate School : Information and Communication Technology Information Management, Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering
Graduate School : International Studies Development Studies, International Business, International Studies
Graduate School : IT Convergence Information Technology
Graduate School : Law Law
Graduate School : Medicine Medicine
Graduate School : Public Affairs Administration, Computer Science, Government, Real Estate, Social Welfare
Graduate School : Public Health Dental Hygiene, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Occupational Health, Public Health
Institute : Suwon Development Development Studies
Research Division : Ajou Transportation Transport and Communications
Research Division : Automotive Parts Technology Automotive Engineering
Research Division : Basic Science Natural Sciences
Research Division : Energy and Climate Change Energy Engineering, Meteorology
Research Division : Engineering Engineering
Research Division : Environment Environmental Studies
Research Division : Humanities Arts and Humanities
Research Division : Information and Communications Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering
Research Division : Information and Electronics Technology Electronic Engineering, Information Technology
Research Division : Legal Law
Research Division : Management Management
Research Division : Nano and Information Technology Information Technology, Nanotechnology
Research Division : Social Sciences Social Sciences

General information

Alternative names 아주대학교
Founded 1973
Accreditation Korean Council for University Education (KCUE)
Motto World-Class University Spearheading Academic Convergence
Colors blue

Location and contacts

Address Worldcup-ro 206, Yeongtong-gu
Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16499
South Korea
City population 1,234,000

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