Sungkyunkwan University ranked 5th in South Korea, 436th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 206 research topics. Sungkyunkwan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 114,581 academic publications and 2,949,084 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 80 notable alumni.
Sungkyunkwan University ranked 3rd for Biology in South Korea and 217th in the World with 76,920 publications made and 2,198,207 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Oncology and Cancer research, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
Sungkyunkwan University ranked 4th for Chemistry in South Korea and 238th in the World with 63,645 publications made and 1,895,087 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Sungkyunkwan University ranked 3rd for Medicine in South Korea and 186th in the World with 62,348 publications made and 1,595,301 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Oncology and Cancer research, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry.
Sungkyunkwan University ranked 4th for Engineering in South Korea and 186th in the World with 59,589 publications made and 1,594,759 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Sungkyunkwan University ranked 6th for Physics in South Korea and 229th in the World with 55,036 publications made and 1,546,761 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.
Sungkyunkwan University ranked 5th for Computer Science in South Korea and 311th in the World with 40,454 publications made and 918,137 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
Sungkyunkwan University ranked 5th for Environmental Science in South Korea and 408th in the World with 32,688 publications made and 845,161 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
Sungkyunkwan University ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Korea and 617th in the World with 26,968 publications made and 630,689 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Linguistics.
Sungkyunkwan University ranked 3rd for Psychology in South Korea and 286th in the World with 24,582 publications made and 546,198 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
Sungkyunkwan University ranked 5th for Mathematics in South Korea and 250th in the World with 23,051 publications made and 541,629 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Sungkyunkwan University ranked 6th for Business in South Korea and 432nd in the World with 10,563 publications made and 213,846 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Sungkyunkwan University ranked 5th for Economics in South Korea and 551st in the World with 5,978 publications made and 126,732 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
Sungkyunkwan University ranked 6th for Art & Design in South Korea and 501st in the World with 4,741 publications made and 84,372 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, 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.
