Yonsei University ranked 2nd in South Korea, 283rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 21 research topics. Yonsei University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 161,291 academic publications and 3,787,209 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 192 notable alumni.
Yonsei University ranked 2nd for Biology in South Korea and 147th in the World with 103,516 publications made and 2,663,967 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Oncology and Cancer research, Immunology, Nanotechnology.
Yonsei University ranked 2nd for Medicine in South Korea and 112th in the World with 95,050 publications made and 2,114,023 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 165th in the World with 82,919 publications made and 2,248,576 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Yonsei University ranked 3rd for Engineering in South Korea and 146th in the World with 77,537 publications made and 1,876,377 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Metallurgical Engineering.
Yonsei University ranked 3rd for Physics in South Korea and 168th in the World with 71,744 publications made and 1,798,607 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 165th in the World with 60,026 publications made and 1,367,873 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 239th in the World with 46,635 publications made and 1,157,020 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 364th in the World with 43,641 publications made and 955,341 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Linguistics.
Yonsei University ranked 2nd for Psychology in South Korea and 165th in the World with 38,798 publications made and 845,834 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
Yonsei University ranked 2nd for Mathematics in South Korea and 152nd in the World with 33,181 publications made and 703,406 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 252nd in the World with 15,590 publications made and 347,804 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Accounting.
Yonsei University ranked 2nd for Economics in South Korea and 318th in the World with 10,300 publications made and 217,521 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 264th in the World with 7,619 publications made and 141,102 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.
