Myongji University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2436 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #767 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #42 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #2 of 6 | In Yongin |
| #657 of 1,010 | For Firefighting and Fire Science |
| Top50% | For 76 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Enrollment
- 15,000
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- mju.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean
- Acceptance rate
- 31%*
* Myongji 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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 15,000 |
| Full time employee | 540 |
| Student:staff ratio | 28:1 |
Research profile
Myongji University has published 8,501 scientific papers with 178,345 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry.
Myongji University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 9 |
| 1993 | 13 | 15 |
| 1994 | 17 | 42 |
| 1995 | 31 | 58 |
| 1996 | 37 | 52 |
| 1997 | 61 | 113 |
| 1998 | 51 | 161 |
| 1999 | 64 | 180 |
| 2000 | 78 | 178 |
| 2001 | 86 | 288 |
| 2002 | 141 | 477 |
| 2003 | 172 | 932 |
| 2004 | 204 | 1224 |
| 2005 | 201 | 1836 |
| 2006 | 264 | 2363 |
| 2007 | 265 | 2684 |
| 2008 | 270 | 2861 |
| 2009 | 346 | 3451 |
| 2010 | 353 | 3705 |
| 2011 | 441 | 5042 |
| 2012 | 412 | 5215 |
| 2013 | 457 | 6528 |
| 2014 | 448 | 7394 |
| 2015 | 478 | 7992 |
| 2016 | 489 | 8966 |
| 2017 | 388 | 9754 |
| 2018 | 394 | 10820 |
| 2019 | 385 | 12178 |
| 2020 | 426 | 14024 |
| 2021 | 429 | 16062 |
| 2022 | 361 | 16880 |
| 2023 | 405 | 17717 |
| 2024 | 302 | 17426 |
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 Myongji 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 | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master's Degree | Administration, Arabic, Architecture, Archiving, Art History, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cooking and Catering, Dance, Design, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Film, Food Science, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Sciences, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Korean, Law, Leadership, Leisure Studies, Library Science, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Music, Nanotechnology, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Public Administration, Real Estate, Singing, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Sports, Structural Architecture, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning, Transport Engineering, Writing |
|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree | Administration, Arabic, Architecture, Archiving, Art History, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Design, East Asian Studies, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Korean, Law, Leadership, Leisure Studies, Library Science, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Nanotechnology, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Public Administration, Sports, Structural Architecture, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning, Transport Engineering, Writing |
Myongji University alumni
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Park Bo-gum
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Park Bo-gum is a South Korean actor. He first gained recognition for appearing in the television series Hello Monster (2015) and thriller film Coin Locker Girl (2015) before coming to international prominence for playing a genius Go player in Reply 1988 (2015–2016) and a Joseon crown prince in Love in the Moonlight (2016). He has since starred in the television series Encounter (2018) and Record of Youth (2020) as well as science fiction films Seo Bok (2021) and Wonderland (2024).
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Park Ji-Sung
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Park Ji-sung is a South Korean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in the South Korean capital Seoul, Park is one of the greatest and most successful Asian players in football history, having won 19 trophies in his career. He is the first Asian footballer to win the UEFA Champions League, play in a UEFA Champions League final, and win the FIFA Club World Cup. Park was able to play anywhere across the midfield and was noted for his exceptional fitness level, discipline, work ethic and off-the-ball movement. His remarkable endurance levels earned him the nickname "Three-Lung" Park.
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Kim Jong-hyun
- Occupations
- actorsingerradio personalitymodelsinger-songwriter
- Biography
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Kim Jong-hyun, known mononymously as Jonghyun, was a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer, radio host, and author under the SM Entertainment label. He was the vocalist of the South Korean boy band Shinee for nine years, releasing twelve albums with the group in both Korean and Japanese. He also participated in SM Entertainment's project group, SM the Ballad, for the release of two EP albums.
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Kim Nam-gil
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Kim Nam-gil is a South Korean actor, producer, director, singer and philanthropist. He is best known from leading roles in period drama Portrait of a Beauty (2008); adventure film The Pirates (2014); disaster blockbuster Pandora (2016); crime thriller Memoir of a Murderer (2017) and the crime-comedy television drama The Fiery Priest (2019). His breakthrough role was Bidam in the hit television period drama Queen Seondeok (2009).
Myongji University faculties and divisions
| College : Architecture | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture |
|---|---|
| College : Arts and Physical Education | Cultural Studies, Design, Fine Arts, Leisure Studies, Music, Physical Education, Sports |
| College : Business Administration | Business Administration, Information Sciences, International Business, Management, Real Estate |
| College : Engineering | Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Engineering |
| College : General Education | Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Teacher Training |
| College : Humanities | Arabic, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Chinese, English, History, Information Sciences, Japanese, Korean, Library Science, Literature, Philosophy, Writing |
| College : Law | Law |
| College : Natural Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Food Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Physics |
| College : Social Science | Child Care and Development, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, International Relations and Diplomacy, Leadership, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Welfare |
| Graduate School : Business | Business Administration |
| Graduate School : Culture and Arts | Cultural Studies, Fine Arts |
| Graduate School : Distribution Logistics | Transport Management |
| Graduate School : Education | Education |
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Social Sciences |
| Graduate School : Industry | Engineering |
| Graduate School : Real Estate | Real Estate |
| Graduate School : Records, Archiving and Information Science | Archiving, Information Sciences |
| Graduate School : Social Studies | Social Studies |
| Graduate School : Social Work | Social Welfare |
General information
| Alternative names | MJU 명지대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 |
| Accreditation | Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | 34 Geobukgol-ro Seodaemun-gu Seoul, 03674 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,085,000 |