Ajou University ranked 17th in South Korea, 1202nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 157 research topics. Ajou University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 37,022 academic publications and 694,407 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 15 notable alumni.
Ajou University ranked 19th for Biology in South Korea and 674th in the World with 22,725 publications made and 512,006 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research, Nanotechnology.
Ajou University ranked 22nd for Chemistry in South Korea and 715th in the World with 19,066 publications made and 432,071 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Ajou University ranked 12th for Medicine in South Korea and 555th in the World with 19,016 publications made and 428,766 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Ajou University ranked 19th for Engineering in South Korea and 703rd in the World with 17,855 publications made and 351,665 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Telecommunications.
Ajou University ranked 20th for Physics in South Korea and 803rd in the World with 15,448 publications made and 298,383 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
Ajou University ranked 14th for Computer Science in South Korea and 712th in the World with 13,731 publications made and 262,230 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
Ajou University ranked 24th for Environmental Science in South Korea and 1068th in the World with 10,142 publications made and 209,814 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Ajou University ranked 16th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Korea and 1299th in the World with 8,785 publications made and 175,104 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Linguistics.
Ajou University ranked 12th for Psychology in South Korea and 709th in the World with 7,802 publications made and 167,356 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Ajou University ranked 15th for Mathematics in South Korea and 807th in the World with 6,978 publications made and 129,088 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
Ajou University ranked 15th for Business in South Korea and 991st in the World with 3,883 publications made and 70,010 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Operations Research.
