Seoul National University ranked 1st in South Korea, 156th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 84 research topics. Seoul National University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 217,410 academic publications and 6,052,348 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 262 notable alumni.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Biology in South Korea and 71st in the World with 140,027 publications made and 4,322,812 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Chemistry in South Korea and 51st in the World with 129,131 publications made and 4,107,562 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Engineering in South Korea and 58th in the World with 114,469 publications made and 3,293,127 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Physics in South Korea and 64th in the World with 106,764 publications made and 3,155,256 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Medicine in South Korea and 106th in the World with 102,419 publications made and 2,778,380 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry, Oncology and Cancer research.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Computer Science in South Korea and 85th in the World with 81,500 publications made and 2,177,109 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Environmental Science in South Korea and 88th in the World with 76,621 publications made and 2,121,595 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Korea and 237th in the World with 56,469 publications made and 1,350,594 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Psychology in South Korea and 152nd in the World with 41,263 publications made and 1,026,314 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Mathematics in South Korea and 104th in the World with 40,500 publications made and 933,082 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Business in South Korea and 125th in the World with 23,327 publications made and 553,933 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Economics in South Korea and 176th in the World with 14,574 publications made and 345,618 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Art & Design in South Korea and 134th in the World with 10,668 publications made and 228,314 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.
