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Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
(HUFS)
About
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. The university currently teaches 45 foreign languages. In addition, it contains studies in humanities, law, political science, social sciences, business, medical science, natural sciences, and engineering.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 620 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 12 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Languages | =46 | 78.8 | 2026 |
| Classics & Ancient History | 51-150 | - | 2025 |
| Linguistics | 60 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =218 | 67.0 | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 251-275 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
ARWU
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies?
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =620, US News Rank =2,242.
When was Hankuk University of Foreign Studies founded?
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies was founded in 1954.
What are the top subjects at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies?
Top subjects at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies include: Modern Languages, Classics & Ancient History, Linguistics, English Language & Literature, Politics.
Where is Hankuk University of Foreign Studies located?
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies is located in Seoul, South Korea.