About
Inha University is a private research university located in Incheon, South Korea. Known traditionally for research and education in the engineering and physical sciences, the university was established by the first president of South Korea, Syngman Rhee. Inha is a Korean-American collaboration school, even in its name: the Morpheme "In" comes from the city of Incheon and "Ha" from Hawaii, USA. Sta...
Inha University is a private research university located in Incheon, South Korea. Known traditionally for research and education in the engineering and physical sciences, the university was established by the first president of South Korea, Syngman Rhee. Inha is a Korean-American collaboration school, even in its name: the Morpheme "In" comes from the city of Incheon and "Ha" from Hawaii, USA. Started as a polytechnic university in 1954, named Inha Institute of Technology, the institute has been achieving national recognition and a strong reputation as a technological research university thereafter.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 38 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 14,163
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 8%
- Female : Male
- 43 : 57
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine/Ocean Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2019 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2018 |
| Chemistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
QS
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | 180 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =254 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =263 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =397 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 449 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =572 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =580 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =703 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =717 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =794 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =825 | 38.1 | 2026 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Inha University?
Inha University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =643, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =1,144.
When was Inha University founded?
Inha University was founded in 1954.
What are the top subjects at Inha University?
Top subjects at Inha University include: Marine/Ocean Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Instruments Science & Technology, Transportation Science & Technology.
Where is Inha University located?
Inha University is located in Incheon, South Korea.