Korea University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #392 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #47 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #4 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #3 of 39 | In Seoul |
| #78 of 1,645 | For Robotics |
| Top50% | For 215 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 24,351
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- korea.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean;English
- Acceptance rate
- 39%*
* Korea 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 equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - June; September-December) |
| Enrollment | 24,351 |
Research profile
Korea University is a world-class research university with 105,450 scientific papers published and 2,860,586 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Korea University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 111 | 362 |
| 1994 | 169 | 555 |
| 1995 | 226 | 807 |
| 1996 | 306 | 1155 |
| 1997 | 391 | 1285 |
| 1998 | 475 | 1684 |
| 1999 | 580 | 2251 |
| 2000 | 695 | 2785 |
| 2001 | 875 | 3840 |
| 2002 | 1258 | 5837 |
| 2003 | 1315 | 8229 |
| 2004 | 1477 | 10358 |
| 2005 | 1977 | 14281 |
| 2006 | 2386 | 18625 |
| 2007 | 2521 | 23212 |
| 2008 | 2813 | 30547 |
| 2009 | 3192 | 36822 |
| 2010 | 3381 | 45887 |
| 2011 | 3802 | 59112 |
| 2012 | 4086 | 71216 |
| 2013 | 4313 | 83044 |
| 2014 | 4717 | 97295 |
| 2015 | 4861 | 110332 |
| 2016 | 5113 | 122983 |
| 2017 | 5226 | 136453 |
| 2018 | 5383 | 155780 |
| 2019 | 5832 | 183025 |
| 2020 | 6425 | 227126 |
| 2021 | 6506 | 265904 |
| 2022 | 6424 | 282147 |
| 2023 | 6726 | 302301 |
| 2024 | 6514 | 309490 |
| 2025 | 5632 | 286841 |
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 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Medicine |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Administrative Law, Adult Education, Advertising and Publicity, Anaesthesiology, Analytical Chemistry, Anatomy, Ancient Civilizations, Applied Linguistics, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Archaeology, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture and Planning, Art History, Asian Studies, Automotive Engineering, Banking, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Civil Law, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Commercial Law, Community Health, Comparative Literature, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Constitutional Law, Construction Engineering, Consumer Studies, Contemporary History, Continuing Education, Criminal Law, Cultural Studies, Curriculum, Dentistry, Dermatology, Development Studies, E-Business/Commerce, East Asian Studies, Eastern European Studies, Ecology, Econometrics, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Fashion Design, Finance, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, French, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, Geophysics, German, Germanic Studies, Gerontology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, Higher Education, History, Home Economics, Horticulture, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Management, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, International Business, International Economics, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Korean, Laboratory Techniques, Labour and Industrial Relations, Labour Law, Landscape Architecture, Laser Engineering, Latin American Studies, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Medicine, Medieval Studies, Meteorology, Microbiology, Modern History, Molecular Biology, Multimedia, Nanotechnology, Native Language Education, Natural Sciences, Neurology, Neurosciences, Nuclear Physics, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Health, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optics, Organic Chemistry, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pathology, Peace and Disarmament, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physical Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Plastic Surgery, Political Sciences, Private Law, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Radiology, Regional Studies, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Robotics, Russian, Social and Preventive Medicine, Social Policy, Social Psychology, Social Welfare, Sociology, Software Engineering, Soil Science, Solid State Physics, Spanish, Special Education, Sports, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Surgery, Taxation, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Telecommunications Services, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation, Transport Management, Urology, Video, Visual Arts, Water Science, Welfare and Protective Services, Writing |
| Doctor's Degree | Accountancy, Administrative Law, Anaesthesiology, Analytical Chemistry, Anatomy, Applied Linguistics, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Archaeology, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture and Planning, Art History, Asian Studies, Automotive Engineering, Banking, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Civil Law, Cognitive Sciences, Commercial Law, Community Health, Comparative Literature, Comparative Politics, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Constitutional Law, Consumer Studies, Contemporary History, Continuing Education, Criminal Law, Cultural Studies, Curriculum, Data Processing, Dentistry, Dermatology, Design, E-Business/Commerce, Eastern European Studies, Ecology, Econometrics, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Fashion Design, Finance, Food Science, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, French, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, Geophysics, German, Health Administration, Health Education, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, Higher Education, History, Horticulture, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Management, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, International Business, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Korean, Laboratory Techniques, Labour Law, Landscape Architecture, Laser Engineering, Latin American Studies, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Media Studies, Medical Parasitology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Medieval Studies, Meteorology, Microbiology, Microelectronics, Microwaves, Modern History, Molecular Biology, Multimedia, Nanotechnology, Native Language Education, Natural Sciences, Neurology, Neurosciences, Nuclear Physics, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Health, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optics, Organic Chemistry, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Protective Services, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Robotics, Russian, Social and Preventive Medicine, Social Policy, Social Psychology, Social Welfare, Sociology, Software Engineering, Soil Science, Solid State Physics, Spanish, Special Education, Sports, Statistics, Surgery, Taxation, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Telecommunications Services, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation, Transport Management, Urology, Visual Arts, Water Science, Writing |
Korea University alumni
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Ok Taec-yeon
- Occupations
- television actorbusinesspersonactorcomposermodel
- Biography
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Ok Taec-yeon, known mononymously as Taecyeon, is a South Korean rapper, singer, actor, and entrepreneur. In 2008, he debuted as the rapper of the South Korean boy band 2PM. In 2010, Ok debuted as an actor in the Korean drama Cinderella's Stepsister and has since starred in notable television series such as Dream High (2011), Bring It On, Ghost (2016), Vincenzo (2021), and The First Night with the Duke (2025), as well as films such as Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022). As a solo artist, he has released one studio album in Japan titled Taecyeon Special: Winter Hitori.
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Lee Myung-bak
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Lee Myung-bak GOM, often referred to by his initials MB, is a South Korean politician and business executive who served as the tenth president of South Korea from 2008 to 2013. A member of then Saenuri Party, he was the mayor of Seoul from 2002 to 2006. Before entering politics, he was the chief executive officer of Hyundai Engineering and Construction.
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Kim Yuna
- Occupations
- figure skaterwriter
- Biography
-
Yuna Kim, also credited in eastern name order as Kim Yuna or Kim Yeon-a, is a South Korean figure skater. Known for her well-rounded skills, achievements, popularity, and impact on the sport, she is one of the most highly recognized athletes in South Korea and regarded as one of the greatest figure skaters in history, being commonly referred to as "Queen Yuna". Kim started skating at five years old and competed in women's singles from 2001 to 2014. She is the 2010 Olympic champion, the 2014 Olympic silver medalist, a two-time World champion (2009, 2013) the 2009 Four Continents champion, a three-time Grand Prix Final champion (2006, 2007, 2009), the 2006 World Junior champion, the 2005 Junior Grand Prix Final champion, and a six-time South Korean national champion (2003–2006, 2013, 2014).
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Kim A-jung
- Occupations
- modelsingeractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Kim Ah-joong is a South Korean actress, model and singer. She is best known for playing the main character in the romantic comedy 200 Pounds Beauty.
Korea University faculties and divisions
| College : Business Administration | Business Administration |
|---|---|
| College : Education | Computer Science, Education, English, Geography, History, Home Economics, Korean, Mathematics Education, Physical Education |
| College : Engineering | Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| College : Law | Law |
| College : Liberal Arts | Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Chinese, English, French, German, History, Japanese, Korean, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Psychology, Russian, Sociology, Spanish |
| College : Life Sciences and Biotechnology | Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Food Science |
| College : Medicine | Medicine, Nursing |
| College : Nursing | Nursing |
| College : Political Science and Economics | Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Mass Communication, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Statistics |
| College : Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Graduate School : Biotechnology | Biotechnology |
| Graduate School : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Graduate School : Computer Science and Technology | Computer Science, Technology |
| Graduate School : Education | Educational Sciences |
| Graduate School : Industrial Information Technology | Information Technology |
| Graduate School : International Studies | International Studies |
| Graduate School : Journalism and Mass Communication | Journalism, Mass Communication |
| Graduate School : Labour Studies | Labour and Industrial Relations, Labour Law |
| Graduate School : Legal Studies | Law |
| Graduate School : Management and Information | Information Sciences, Management |
| Graduate School : Natural Resources | Natural Resources |
| Research Division : Advanced Materials Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Research Division : Anglo-American Studies | American Studies, English Studies |
| Research Division : Asiatic Studies | Asian Studies |
| Research Division : Behavioural Science | Behavioural Sciences |
| Research Division : Disaster Prevention Science and Technology | Safety Engineering |
| Research Division : Economics Research | Economics |
| Research Division : Energy Technology | Energy Engineering |
| Research Division : Environmental Health | Occupational Health |
| Research Division : Environmental Technology and Sustainable Development | Development Studies, Environmental Engineering |
| Research Division : European Union | European Studies |
| Research Division : German Studies | German, Modern Languages |
| Research Division : High Technology Materials and Devices | Materials Engineering, Technology |
| Research Division : Industrial Technology | Industrial Engineering |
| Research Division : Information and Communication Technology | Communication Studies, Information Technology, Technology |
| Research Division : Korean Culture | Cultural Studies |
| Research Division : Language and Information | Information Sciences |
| Research Division : Life Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Research Division : Mass Communication | Mass Communication |
| Research Division : Mineral Resources | Mineralogy |
| Research Division : Natural Resources and Environment | Environmental Studies, Natural Resources |
| Research Division : Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences |
| Research Division : Nutrition | Nutrition |
| Research Division : Peace Studies | Peace and Disarmament |
| Research Division : Philosophy Studies | Philosophy |
| Research Division : Plastic Reconstructive and Special Surgery | Plastic Surgery |
| Research Division : Public Administration | Public Administration |
| Research Division : Russian Studies | Russian |
| Research Division : Semiconductor Technology | Information Technology, Technology |
| Research Division : Social Research | Social Studies |
| Research Division : Tropical Epidemic Diseases | Tropical Medicine |
| Research Division : Viral Diseases | Virology |
General information
| Alternative names | 고려대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1905 |
| Accreditation | Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
| Motto | Libertas, Justitia, Veritas Liberty, Justice, Truth |
| Colors | crimson |
Location and contacts
| Address | 145 Anam-dong Seongbuk-gu Seoul, 02841 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,668,000 |