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Chungnam National University
(CNU)
About
Chungnam National University is one of ten Flagship Korean National Universities located in Daejeon, South Korea.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 701 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 40 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
- 20,792
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 47 : 53
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 51-100 | - | 2025 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2025 |
ARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
US News
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | =227 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 242 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =261 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =302 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =359 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 361 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =380 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 447 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 500 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 593 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =663 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 723 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =797 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =907 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =990 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,327 | 37.0 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Chungnam National University?
Chungnam National University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 801-850, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =1,199.
When was Chungnam National University founded?
Chungnam National University was founded in 1952.
What are the top subjects at Chungnam National University?
Top subjects at Chungnam National University include: Veterinary Science, Instruments Science & Technology, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Metallurgical Engineering.
Where is Chungnam National University located?
Chungnam National University is located in Daejeon, South Korea.