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Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
(GIST)
About
The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is a public research university and institute of technology that was established in 1993 by a legislative act of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea with its primary purpose to advance national science and technology through education, research, and international and industrial cooperation. Located in Gwangju, South Korea, GIST is a...
The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is a public research university and institute of technology that was established in 1993 by a legislative act of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea with its primary purpose to advance national science and technology through education, research, and international and industrial cooperation. Located in Gwangju, South Korea, GIST is a member of STAR-MOOC, a specialized online open course service for the main science and technology universities in Korea, which includes KAIST, GIST, DGIST, UNIST, POSTECH, and UST.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 379 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 25 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
- 1,773
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 9%
- Female : Male
- 30 : 70
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
QS
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =276 | 66.2 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =389 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
US News
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | =231 | 38.6 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =323 | 38.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =327 | 38.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =467 | 38.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 488 | 38.6 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =554 | 38.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =652 | 38.6 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =706 | 38.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =712 | 38.6 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology?
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =379, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =1,125.
When was Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology founded?
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology was founded in 1993.
What are the top subjects at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology?
Top subjects at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology include: Telecommunication Engineering, Instruments Science & Technology, Chemical Engineering, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Materials Science.
Where is Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology located?
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology is located in Gwangju, South Korea.