Pusan National University ranked 9th in South Korea, 756th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 177 research topics. Pusan National University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 61,664 academic publications and 1,320,287 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 8 notable alumni.
Pusan National University ranked 8th for Chemistry in South Korea and 392nd in the World with 41,480 publications made and 943,888 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Pusan National University ranked 8th for Engineering in South Korea and 374th in the World with 38,833 publications made and 852,505 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Pusan National University ranked 12th for Biology in South Korea and 488th in the World with 37,700 publications made and 872,605 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Immunology.
Pusan National University ranked 8th for Physics in South Korea and 392nd in the World with 36,917 publications made and 841,821 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Pusan National University ranked 9th for Environmental Science in South Korea and 538th in the World with 24,692 publications made and 490,745 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Pusan National University ranked 10th for Medicine in South Korea and 519th in the World with 23,972 publications made and 496,169 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Pusan National University ranked 11th for Computer Science in South Korea and 618th in the World with 19,500 publications made and 415,790 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Vision.
Pusan National University ranked 11th for Mathematics in South Korea and 642nd in the World with 9,687 publications made and 183,095 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
Pusan National University ranked 13th for Psychology in South Korea and 716th in the World with 9,390 publications made and 173,396 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
