Kim Il Sung University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6820 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2624 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 3 | In North Korea |
| #1 of 3 | In Pyongyang |
| #5245 of 5,782 | For Organic Chemistry |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- ryongnamsan.edu.kp
- Languages
- Korean
- Acceptance rate
- 22%*
* Kim Il Sung University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from senior middle school |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to August (September - February; February-August) |
Research profile
Kim Il Sung University has published 275 scientific papers with 1,919 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, and Materials Science.
Kim Il Sung University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 7 |
| 2006 | 3 | 9 |
| 2007 | 2 | 15 |
| 2008 | 3 | 16 |
| 2009 | 3 | 28 |
| 2010 | 1 | 29 |
| 2011 | 8 | 35 |
| 2012 | 14 | 33 |
| 2013 | 18 | 57 |
| 2014 | 9 | 69 |
| 2015 | 20 | 73 |
| 2016 | 14 | 79 |
| 2017 | 20 | 86 |
| 2018 | 11 | 112 |
| 2019 | 19 | 155 |
| 2020 | 20 | 189 |
| 2021 | 30 | 240 |
| 2022 | 22 | 216 |
| 2023 | 30 | 220 |
| 2024 | 12 | 231 |
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 Kim Il Sung 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 | TBD | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | TBD | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | TBD | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | TBD | Yes | TBD |
Kim Il Sung University alumni
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Kim Jong-un
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kim Jong Un is a North Korean politician and dictator who has been the third Supreme Leader of North Korea since December 2011 and general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) since 2012. He is the third son of Kim Jong Il, who was the second supreme leader of North Korea, and a grandson of Kim Il Sung, the founder and first supreme leader of the country.
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Kim Jong-il
- Enrolled in Kim Il Sung University
- Studied in 1964
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actormilitary personnelpoliticianvoice actor
- Biography
-
Kim Jong Il was a North Korean politician who was the second supreme leader of North Korea. He led North Korea from the death of his father Kim Il Sung in 1994 until his death in 2011, when he was succeeded by his son, Kim Jong Un. Afterwards, Kim Jong Il was declared Eternal General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
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Kim Jong-nam
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Kim Jong-nam was the eldest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. From roughly 1994 to 2001, he was considered the heir apparent to his father. He was thought to have fallen out of favor after embarrassing the regime in 2001 with a failed attempt to visit Tokyo Disneyland with a false passport, although Kim himself said his loss of favor had been due to advocating reform.
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Ri Sol-ju
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
-
Ri Sol-ju is the current First Lady of North Korea as the wife of Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.
Kim Il Sung University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Automation | Electronics and Automation |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Biology | Biology |
| Faculty : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics |
| Faculty : Foreign Languages and Literature | Modern Languages |
| Faculty : Geography | Geography |
| Faculty : Geology | Geology |
| Faculty : History | History |
| Faculty : Korean Language and Literature | Korean |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Faculty : Philosophy | Philosophy |
| Faculty : Physics | Physics |
| Institute : Juche Philosophy | Ethics |
| Institute : Social Sciences | Social Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | 김일성종합대학 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
Location and contacts
| Address | Taesong District Pyongyang North Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,863,000 |