Yonsei University ranked 2nd in South Korea, 293rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 20 research topics. Yonsei University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 155,606 academic publications and 3,485,026 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 169 notable alumni.
Yonsei University ranked 2nd for Biology in South Korea and 150th in the World with 100,061 publications made and 2,450,493 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Oncology and Cancer research, Immunology, Paleontology.
Yonsei University ranked 2nd for Medicine in South Korea and 116th in the World with 91,369 publications made and 1,946,452 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry, Oncology and Cancer research.
Yonsei University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in South Korea and 167th in the World with 80,531 publications made and 2,067,965 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Yonsei University ranked 3rd for Engineering in South Korea and 147th in the World with 75,426 publications made and 1,729,820 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Metallurgical Engineering.
Yonsei University ranked 3rd for Physics in South Korea and 170th in the World with 69,637 publications made and 1,658,306 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Yonsei University ranked 3rd for Computer Science in South Korea and 168th in the World with 58,035 publications made and 1,246,299 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
Yonsei University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in South Korea and 240th in the World with 45,502 publications made and 1,065,668 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Yonsei University ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Korea and 368th in the World with 42,065 publications made and 866,858 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Linguistics.
Yonsei University ranked 2nd for Psychology in South Korea and 166th in the World with 37,437 publications made and 777,862 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
Yonsei University ranked 2nd for Mathematics in South Korea and 156th in the World with 32,643 publications made and 654,204 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Yonsei University ranked 3rd for Business in South Korea and 258th in the World with 15,195 publications made and 320,699 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Accounting.
Yonsei University ranked 2nd for Economics in South Korea and 321st in the World with 10,000 publications made and 204,180 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.
Yonsei University ranked 3rd for Art & Design in South Korea and 270th in the World with 7,293 publications made and 129,854 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.
