Seoul National University ranked 1st in South Korea, 155th in the global 2025 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 211,076 academic publications and 5,667,818 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 240 notable alumni.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Biology in South Korea and 71st in the World with 136,087 publications made and 4,048,276 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Chemistry in South Korea and 54th in the World with 126,125 publications made and 3,860,398 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Engineering in South Korea and 57th in the World with 111,756 publications made and 3,093,425 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 63rd in the World with 104,243 publications made and 2,970,327 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 109th in the World with 98,950 publications made and 2,590,474 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 86th in the World with 79,027 publications made and 2,023,085 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Environmental Science in South Korea and 88th in the World with 74,841 publications made and 1,997,600 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 241st in the World with 54,805 publications made and 1,265,014 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Law, History.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Psychology in South Korea and 149th in the World with 39,907 publications made and 971,300 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Mathematics in South Korea and 104th in the World with 39,823 publications made and 898,025 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 126th in the World with 22,811 publications made and 515,887 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Economics in South Korea and 180th in the World with 14,180 publications made and 327,953 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 139th in the World with 10,271 publications made and 213,238 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.
