Korea University ranked 4th in South Korea, 392nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 216 research topics. Korea University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 105,450 academic publications and 2,860,586 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 202 notable alumni.
Korea University ranked 5th for Biology in South Korea and 287th in the World with 66,563 publications made and 1,920,101 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Immunology.
Korea University ranked 5th for Chemistry in South Korea and 257th in the World with 61,558 publications made and 1,910,204 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Korea University ranked 6th for Engineering in South Korea and 196th in the World with 60,720 publications made and 1,762,691 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Korea University ranked 7th for Physics in South Korea and 256th in the World with 54,321 publications made and 1,653,620 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 303rd in the World with 47,200 publications made and 1,166,861 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Korea University ranked 4th for Computer Science in South Korea and 242nd in the World with 41,080 publications made and 1,030,715 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 366th in the World with 36,329 publications made and 1,041,510 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 28,415 publications made and 765,395 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Linguistics.
Korea University ranked 4th for Psychology in South Korea and 326th in the World with 22,391 publications made and 565,365 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
Korea University ranked 4th for Mathematics in South Korea and 245th in the World with 21,455 publications made and 489,491 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 324th in the World with 12,015 publications made and 322,773 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Korea University ranked 3rd for Economics in South Korea and 353rd in the World with 7,426 publications made and 199,955 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 407th in the World with 5,242 publications made and 117,708 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Computer Graphics, 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.
