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About
Ajou University (Korean: 아주대학교) is a private research university located in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. It was founded in 1973. Ajou University started as Ajou Engineering College with the aim of exchanging technology and culture through education between the French and South Korean governments.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 35 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 7,348
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 26%
- Female : Male
- 39 : 61
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Nursing | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
US News
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology | =410 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 500 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =573 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =611 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =615 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =640 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =645 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =697 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =904 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =959 | 36.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Ajou University?
Ajou University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =570, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,253.
When was Ajou University founded?
Ajou University was founded in 1973.
What are the top subjects at Ajou University?
Top subjects at Ajou University include: Nursing, Transportation Science & Technology, Telecommunication Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical & Health.
Where is Ajou University located?
Ajou University is located in Suwon, South Korea.