Hongik University ranked 36th in South Korea, 2062nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 80 research topics. Hongik University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 10,664 academic publications and 150,417 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 41 notable alumni.
Hongik University ranked 38th for Engineering in South Korea and 1293rd in the World with 8,698 publications made and 123,027 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Telecommunications.
Hongik University ranked 38th for Physics in South Korea and 1344th in the World with 7,476 publications made and 108,482 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 1713th in the World with 6,224 publications made and 93,106 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry.
Hongik University ranked 37th for Computer Science in South Korea and 1449th in the World with 5,332 publications made and 72,198 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 2275th in the World with 4,760 publications made and 76,297 citations received. Main research topics: Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
Hongik University ranked 52nd for Environmental Science in South Korea and 2143rd in the World with 4,310 publications made and 67,137 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 2564th in the World with 3,376 publications made and 48,334 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
Hongik University ranked 40th for Mathematics in South Korea and 1626th in the World with 2,522 publications made and 37,395 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Hongik University ranked 33rd for Business in South Korea and 1689th in the World with 1,900 publications made and 28,687 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Operations Research.
Hongik University ranked 35th for Art & Design in South Korea and 1715th in the World with 1,110 publications made and 11,557 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 1,003 publications made and 13,790 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
