Catholic University of Korea: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1585 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #452 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #27 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #13 of 39 | In Seoul |
| #81 of 1,011 | For Cosmetology |
| Top50% | For 120 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Enrollment
- 14,297
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- catholic.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; September-December) |
| Enrollment | 14,297 |
| Full time employee | 1,030 |
| Student:staff ratio | 14:1 |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for Catholic University of Korea based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Catholic University of Korea is a world-class research university with 42,459 scientific papers published and 612,965 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Pathology, Surgery, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Psychology, Computer Science, and Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Catholic University of Korea majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 22 | 14 |
| 1992 | 34 | 19 |
| 1993 | 48 | 44 |
| 1994 | 61 | 66 |
| 1995 | 81 | 101 |
| 1996 | 93 | 147 |
| 1997 | 108 | 224 |
| 1998 | 176 | 327 |
| 1999 | 276 | 416 |
| 2000 | 316 | 797 |
| 2001 | 372 | 1056 |
| 2002 | 430 | 1427 |
| 2003 | 512 | 1992 |
| 2004 | 667 | 2725 |
| 2005 | 730 | 3813 |
| 2006 | 936 | 5010 |
| 2007 | 1016 | 6306 |
| 2008 | 1125 | 7622 |
| 2009 | 1381 | 9211 |
| 2010 | 1574 | 11714 |
| 2011 | 1701 | 14498 |
| 2012 | 2016 | 18147 |
| 2013 | 2256 | 22300 |
| 2014 | 2247 | 26548 |
| 2015 | 2364 | 30486 |
| 2016 | 2405 | 33420 |
| 2017 | 2340 | 36458 |
| 2018 | 2423 | 39560 |
| 2019 | 2765 | 46272 |
| 2020 | 2964 | 58719 |
| 2021 | 2899 | 70128 |
| 2022 | 2901 | 75775 |
| 2023 | 2880 | 78531 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Catholic University of Korea.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Clothing and Sewing, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Consumer Studies, East Asian Studies, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Family Studies, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, French, Health Education, History, Home Economics, Information Sciences, International Studies, Japanese, Korean, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Social Welfare, Sociology, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Design, Theology |
|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree | Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Ethics, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, History, Information Sciences, Korean, Literature, Mass Communication, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Religious Studies, Social Welfare, Telecommunications Engineering, Theology |
Notable alumni
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Andrew Yeom Soo-jung
- Occupations
- Catholic bishopCatholic priest
- Biography
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Andrew Yeom Soo-jung is a Korean prelate of the Catholic Church who was the Archbishop of Seoul from 2012 to 2021, while also holding the title of Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Pyongyang in North Korea. Pope Francis made him a cardinal in 2014. He was also the chairman of Catholic Peace Broadcasting Corporation (CPBC).
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Paul Kim
- Occupations
- Catholic priest
- Biography
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Paul Geun-Sang Kim is an Anglican bishop of the Diocese of Seoul and the former Primate of the Province of Korea.
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Kim So-yeon
- Occupations
- writerpoet
- Biography
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Kim So Yeon is a South Korean poet. In 1993, she published her first poem “Urineun chanyanghanda” (우리는 찬양한다 We Praise) in the journal Poetry & Thought.
Catholic University of Korea faculties and divisions
| College : Engineering | Biotechnology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Telecommunications Engineering |
|---|---|
| College : Humanities and Arts | Arts and Humanities, History, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies |
| College : International Fields | American Studies, Asian Studies, Chinese, East Asian Studies, English, English Studies, French, French Studies, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Japanese, Literature |
| College : Medicine and Nursing | Medicine, Nursing |
| College : Natural Sciences and Human Ecology | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Clothing and Sewing, Consumer Studies, Family Studies, Food Science, Home Economics, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Physics, Textile Design |
| College : Social Sciences | Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Sociology, Special Education |
| College : Theology | Theology |
| Graduate School : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, International Business, Marketing |
| Graduate School : Church Music | Religious Music |
| Graduate School : Clinical Dental Science | Dental Technology, Dentistry, Orthodontics, Surgery |
| Graduate School : Clinical Nursing Science | Nursing, Oncology |
| Graduate School : Counseling | Psychology |
| Graduate School : Culture and Spirituality | Bible, Cultural Studies, Religion |
| Graduate School : Education | Foreign Languages Education, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education |
| Graduate School : Education, Special Education | Adult Education, Continuing Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Technology, Home Economics Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Preschool Education, Special Education, Vocational Education |
| Graduate School : Healthcare and Policy | Computer Science, Health Administration |
| Graduate School : Life Studies | Cultural Studies, Ethics |
| Graduate School : Public Administration | Administration, Administrative Law, Asian Studies, East Asian Studies, Government, Health Administration, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Public Administration, Real Estate, Regional Planning |
| Graduate School : Public Health | Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Nursing, Occupational Health, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Graduate School : Social Welfare | Social Welfare, Welfare and Protective Services |
General information
| Alternative names | CUK 가톨릭대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1855 |
| Accreditation | Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
| Motto | Truth, Love, Service |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | 43 Jibong-ro Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, 14662 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,668,000 |