Korea University ranked 4th in South Korea, 401st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 214 research topics. Korea University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 101,029 academic publications and 2,637,559 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 191 notable alumni.
Korea University ranked 5th for Biology in South Korea and 291st in the World with 63,841 publications made and 1,768,936 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Immunology.
Korea University ranked 5th for Chemistry in South Korea and 267th in the World with 59,440 publications made and 1,757,303 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Korea University ranked 6th for Engineering in South Korea and 201st in the World with 58,626 publications made and 1,622,429 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Korea University ranked 7th for Physics in South Korea and 258th in the World with 52,508 publications made and 1,526,024 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
Korea University ranked 6th for Medicine in South Korea and 307th in the World with 44,932 publications made and 1,071,472 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Korea University ranked 4th for Computer Science in South Korea and 246th in the World with 39,248 publications made and 949,656 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
Korea University ranked 4th for Environmental Science in South Korea and 372nd in the World with 35,062 publications made and 961,824 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Korea University ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Korea and 516th in the World with 27,172 publications made and 704,399 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Korea University ranked 4th for Psychology in South Korea and 335th in the World with 21,335 publications made and 523,636 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
Korea University ranked 4th for Mathematics in South Korea and 249th in the World with 20,770 publications made and 463,735 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Korea University ranked 4th for Business in South Korea and 332nd in the World with 11,562 publications made and 299,764 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Korea University ranked 3rd for Economics in South Korea and 360th in the World with 7,077 publications made and 193,082 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
Korea University ranked 4th for Art & Design in South Korea and 409th in the World with 5,029 publications made and 108,380 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.
