Korea Aerospace University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4220 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1416 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #87 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #81 of 1,003 | For Aviation |
| Top50% | For 42 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 6,465
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- kau.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean
- Acceptance rate
- 38%*
* Korea Aerospace 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 high school, or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to February (March - August; September-February) |
| Enrollment | 6,465 |
| Full time employee | 156 |
| Student:staff ratio | 41:1 |
Research profile
Korea Aerospace University has published 4,532 scientific papers with 59,708 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering, Biology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Korea Aerospace University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 11 |
| 1994 | 5 | 9 |
| 1995 | 6 | 22 |
| 1996 | 14 | 31 |
| 1997 | 14 | 45 |
| 1998 | 15 | 34 |
| 1999 | 13 | 48 |
| 2000 | 15 | 48 |
| 2001 | 23 | 50 |
| 2002 | 65 | 165 |
| 2003 | 64 | 148 |
| 2004 | 101 | 217 |
| 2005 | 144 | 277 |
| 2006 | 174 | 463 |
| 2007 | 165 | 563 |
| 2008 | 134 | 800 |
| 2009 | 188 | 1003 |
| 2010 | 196 | 1329 |
| 2011 | 213 | 1510 |
| 2012 | 204 | 1697 |
| 2013 | 223 | 1895 |
| 2014 | 284 | 2112 |
| 2015 | 226 | 2367 |
| 2016 | 197 | 2670 |
| 2017 | 203 | 2975 |
| 2018 | 212 | 3245 |
| 2019 | 201 | 3906 |
| 2020 | 213 | 4507 |
| 2021 | 204 | 5354 |
| 2022 | 207 | 5717 |
| 2023 | 252 | 5961 |
| 2024 | 228 | 5986 |
| 2025 | 140 | 5226 |
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 Korea Aerospace 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 | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Master's Degree | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Air and Space Law, Air Transport, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, English, Information Technology, Management, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Transport and Communications, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Air Transport, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, English, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport and Communications, Transport Management |
Notable alumni
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Bae Cheol-soo
- Occupations
- radio personalitysinger
- Biography
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Bae Cheol-soo is a South Korean radio host and former singer. His syndicated talk radio show Bae Cheol-soo's Music Camp, airs via the MBC FM4U since 1990.
Korea Aerospace University faculties and divisions
| College : Aviation and Management | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Air and Space Law, Air Transport, Business Administration, Transport and Communications, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| College : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Information Sciences, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| College : Liberal Arts and Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics |
| Graduate School : Aviation and Management | Air and Space Law, Air Transport, Business Administration, Management, Tourism, Transport and Communications, Transport Management |
| Graduate School : General Studies | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Air and Space Law, Air Transport, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, English, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport and Communications, Transport Management |
General information
| Alternative names | KAU 한국항공대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development; Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
| Colors | navy cobalt blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | 76 Hanggongdaehang-ro Deokyang-gu Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 412-791 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,062,000 |