Korea University ranked 4th in South Korea, 398th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 211 research topics. Korea University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 87,828 academic publications and 1,935,417 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 179 notable alumni.
Korea University ranked 5th for Biology in South Korea and 292nd in the World with 57,468 publications made and 1,385,323 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Immunology.
Korea University ranked 5th for Chemistry in South Korea and 261st in the World with 53,558 publications made and 1,367,133 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Korea University ranked 6th for Engineering in South Korea and 200th in the World with 52,469 publications made and 1,229,772 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Korea University ranked 7th for Physics in South Korea and 257th in the World with 46,184 publications made and 1,126,542 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
Korea University ranked 6th for Medicine in South Korea and 314th in the World with 39,461 publications made and 804,523 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Korea University ranked 4th for Computer Science in South Korea and 245th in the World with 34,795 publications made and 691,880 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 30,945 publications made and 702,238 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 484th in the World with 23,166 publications made and 494,869 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Linguistics.
Korea University ranked 4th for Mathematics in South Korea and 246th in the World with 18,820 publications made and 340,662 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Korea University ranked 5th for Psychology in South Korea and 350th in the World with 18,692 publications made and 380,568 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
Korea University ranked 4th for Business in South Korea and 332nd in the World with 10,196 publications made and 209,751 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Korea University ranked 3rd for Economics in South Korea and 363rd in the World with 6,002 publications made and 132,095 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 402nd in the World with 4,433 publications made and 77,682 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.
