Hongik University ranked 34th in South Korea, 1900th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 82 research topics. Hongik University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 10,972 academic publications and 162,870 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 43 notable alumni.
Hongik University ranked 39th for Engineering in South Korea and 1299th in the World with 8,907 publications made and 132,935 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Telecommunications.
Hongik University ranked 38th for Physics in South Korea and 1355th in the World with 7,635 publications made and 116,996 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
Hongik University ranked 51st for Chemistry in South Korea and 1726th in the World with 6,359 publications made and 100,830 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry.
Hongik University ranked 38th for Computer Science in South Korea and 1472nd in the World with 5,478 publications made and 77,458 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
Hongik University ranked 61st for Biology in South Korea and 2287th in the World with 4,883 publications made and 82,989 citations received. Main research topics: Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
Hongik University ranked 53rd for Environmental Science in South Korea and 2161st in the World with 4,440 publications made and 73,264 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Hongik University ranked 42nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Korea and 2567th in the World with 3,466 publications made and 52,666 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Linguistics.
Hongik University ranked 41st for Mathematics in South Korea and 1645th in the World with 2,575 publications made and 40,289 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Hongik University ranked 34th for Business in South Korea and 1690th in the World with 1,957 publications made and 31,316 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Operations Research.
Hongik University ranked 35th for Art & Design in South Korea and 1706th in the World with 1,152 publications made and 12,574 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Computer Graphics, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
Hongik University ranked 36th for Economics in South Korea and 1982nd in the World with 1,036 publications made and 15,115 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
