Ajou University ranked 20th in South Korea, 1285th in the global 2026 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 38,130 academic publications and 747,357 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 17 notable alumni.
Ajou University ranked 19th for Biology in South Korea and 670th in the World with 23,401 publications made and 551,170 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research, Nanotechnology.
Ajou University ranked 12th for Medicine in South Korea and 551st in the World with 19,698 publications made and 461,663 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Ajou University ranked 23rd for Chemistry in South Korea and 718th in the World with 19,573 publications made and 463,851 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Ajou University ranked 19th for Engineering in South Korea and 702nd in the World with 18,320 publications made and 378,840 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Telecommunications.
Ajou University ranked 20th for Physics in South Korea and 802nd in the World with 15,865 publications made and 321,991 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 711th in the World with 14,122 publications made and 282,371 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
Ajou University ranked 25th for Environmental Science in South Korea and 1076th in the World with 10,394 publications made and 224,419 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 1303rd in the World with 9,061 publications made and 191,540 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 8,023 publications made and 179,102 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Ajou University ranked 15th for Mathematics in South Korea and 806th in the World with 7,059 publications made and 136,298 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 996th in the World with 3,968 publications made and 73,490 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Operations Research.
