About
Dongguk University (Korean: 동국대학교) is a private university in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the few Buddhist-affiliated universities in the world, and is a member of the International Association of Buddhist Universities. Dongguk University is best known for its Department of Film and Imaging Arts. It is home to the Chungmuro Visual Arts Research Center, the most advanced facility of its kind in South Korea and a historical birthplace of Korean cinema. The university also regularly hosts national film festivals, much like Hollywood in the United States.
Ranked Top 618 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 38 subject rankings
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Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
QS
14 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Sciences | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 101-150 | - | 2023 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
US News
12 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Fuels | =170 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =175 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | =180 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 259 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 291 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =362 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =505 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =573 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =587 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =885 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =896 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =915 | 41.8 | 2026 |
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