Seoul National University ranked 1st in South Korea, 151st in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 85 research topics. Seoul National University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 183,240 academic publications and 4,190,828 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 210 notable alumni.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Biology in South Korea and 69th in the World with 121,036 publications made and 3,156,393 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Chemistry in South Korea and 52nd in the World with 112,805 publications made and 3,033,998 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 98,772 publications made and 2,324,907 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 62nd in the World with 91,353 publications made and 2,207,008 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 86,979 publications made and 1,955,483 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 87th in the World with 69,163 publications made and 1,435,472 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Environmental Science in South Korea and 88th in the World with 65,085 publications made and 1,485,797 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 240th in the World with 46,705 publications made and 869,626 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Law, History.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Mathematics in South Korea and 101st in the World with 35,904 publications made and 667,760 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Psychology in South Korea and 156th in the World with 34,902 publications made and 719,553 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Business in South Korea and 125th in the World with 20,032 publications made and 348,003 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Seoul National University ranked 1st for Economics in South Korea and 188th in the World with 12,082 publications made and 207,520 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 143rd in the World with 8,717 publications made and 150,350 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Computer Graphics, Literature, 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.