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Catholic University of Korea
About
The Catholic University of Korea is a private Roman Catholic university in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It was established in 1855. The Catholic University of Korea operates campuses in Seoul and in the neighboring Bucheon. The university's school of medicine operates eight affiliated hospitals throughout the country.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 23 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
- 7,349
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 15%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =340 | 62.1 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
US News
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 194 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 206 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | =238 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =301 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =322 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =415 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =495 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =671 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =981 | 36.5 | 2026 |
THE
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Catholic University of Korea?
Catholic University of Korea's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =652, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =1,235.
When was Catholic University of Korea founded?
Catholic University of Korea was founded in 1855.
What are the top subjects at Catholic University of Korea?
Top subjects at Catholic University of Korea include: Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dentistry.
Where is Catholic University of Korea located?
Catholic University of Korea is located in Seoul, South Korea.