Konkuk University ranked 13th in South Korea, 1000th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 149 research topics. Konkuk University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 33,694 academic publications and 833,973 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 89 notable alumni.
Konkuk University ranked 17th for Biology in South Korea and 621st in the World with 24,777 publications made and 679,441 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Paleontology, Nanotechnology.
Konkuk University ranked 16th for Chemistry in South Korea and 594th in the World with 22,863 publications made and 666,588 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Konkuk University ranked 19th for Medicine in South Korea and 684th in the World with 17,116 publications made and 412,997 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Oncology and Cancer research.
Konkuk University ranked 21st for Engineering in South Korea and 763rd in the World with 16,842 publications made and 450,154 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Konkuk University ranked 21st for Physics in South Korea and 808th in the World with 14,942 publications made and 404,477 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
Konkuk University ranked 15th for Environmental Science in South Korea and 810th in the World with 12,967 publications made and 327,370 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography, Agricultural Science.
Konkuk University ranked 24th for Computer Science in South Korea and 955th in the World with 10,930 publications made and 233,933 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
Konkuk University ranked 20th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Korea and 1585th in the World with 7,382 publications made and 153,196 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
Konkuk University ranked 21st for Psychology in South Korea and 986th in the World with 6,258 publications made and 136,726 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
Konkuk University ranked 24th for Mathematics in South Korea and 1173rd in the World with 4,718 publications made and 86,075 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
