About
Hongik University is a private university in Mapo, Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 1946. The university also maintains a branch campus in Sejong City. The university's colloquial name, "Hongdae," is a metonymy for the neighborhood, Hongdae area.
Ranked Top 1401 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 12 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
QS
1401+
620
2026
THE
1501+
10.5
2025
ARWU
—
Not Ranked
US News
=2,130
63463
18.8
2026
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Key Facts
16,028
Students
17.5 : 1
Student-Staff Ratio
10%
Int'l Students
57 : 43
Female : Male
Historical Trend
QS
US News
:
Score:
Top Subjects
26-75
Art History
=48
Art & Design
201-300
Telecommunication Engineering
201-260
Architecture & Built Environment
301-400
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
301-400
Business Administration
501-550
Arts & Humanities
801–1000
Computer Science
801+
Business & Economics
=972
Materials Science
1001–1250
Engineering & Technology
=1,452
Engineering
Subject Rankings
QS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 26-75 | - | 2026 |
| Art & Design | =48 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Architecture & Built Environment | 201-260 | - | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 21.5 | 2025 |
| Business & Economics | 801+ | 14.2 | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 19.5 | 2025 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | =972 | 18.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,452 | 18.8 | 2026 |