The University of Seoul ranked 33rd in South Korea, 1996th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 90 research topics. The University of Seoul ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,575 academic publications and 287,477 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6 notable alumni.
The University of Seoul ranked 37th for Engineering in South Korea and 1272nd in the World with 9,327 publications made and 214,549 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Seoul ranked 36th for Physics in South Korea and 1291st in the World with 8,594 publications made and 220,180 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Seoul ranked 40th for Chemistry in South Korea and 1429th in the World with 7,757 publications made and 205,116 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Seoul ranked 35th for Environmental Science in South Korea and 1636th in the World with 6,127 publications made and 140,056 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Environmental Management, Paleontology.
The University of Seoul ranked 45th for Biology in South Korea and 1776th in the World with 5,982 publications made and 145,261 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany.
The University of Seoul ranked 45th for Computer Science in South Korea and 1723rd in the World with 4,539 publications made and 78,988 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
The University of Seoul ranked 41st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Korea and 2561st in the World with 3,905 publications made and 85,171 citations received. Main research topics: History, Archaeology, Philosophy, Political Science, Law.
The University of Seoul ranked 42nd for Mathematics in South Korea and 1771st in the World with 2,505 publications made and 48,169 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Seoul ranked 37th for Business in South Korea and 1749th in the World with 1,745 publications made and 31,081 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Operations Research.
The University of Seoul ranked 33rd for Economics in South Korea and 1909th in the World with 1,222 publications made and 20,506 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.
