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Gachon University
About
Gachon University is a private university located in South Korea. The current structure of Gachon university is the result of a merger between four existing universities. Gachon University of Medicine and Science and Gachon-gil College merged in 2007, Kyungwon University and Kyungwon College merged in 2007, and Gachon University of Medicine and Science and Kyungwon University merged in 2012. Gacho...
Gachon University is a private university located in South Korea. The current structure of Gachon university is the result of a merger between four existing universities. Gachon University of Medicine and Science and Gachon-gil College merged in 2007, Kyungwon University and Kyungwon College merged in 2007, and Gachon University of Medicine and Science and Kyungwon University merged in 2012. Gachon University has three campuses for undergraduates, the Global Campus (primary) located in Seongnam, satellite campuses on Ganghwa Island and in Yeonsu-dong, and the School of Medicine in Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon, South Korea. Gachon University signed a strategic partnership with Hawaii Pacific to allow students to study abroad.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 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
- 23,826
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 24.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 18%
- Female : Male
- 50 : 50
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 151-175 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | =372 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 385 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =391 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 403 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =438 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =441 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =465 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =588 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =684 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 690 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =751 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =821 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,086 | 36.1 | 2026 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 25.1 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Gachon University?
Gachon University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 901-950, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =1,253.
When was Gachon University founded?
Gachon University was founded in 1939.
What are the top subjects at Gachon University?
Top subjects at Gachon University include: Art & Design, Chemical Engineering, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Food Science & Technology, Nursing.
Where is Gachon University located?
Gachon University is located in Seongnam-si, South Korea.