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About
Kookmin University is a private research university established in 1946 in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It has historic significance, as it was founded by the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea and is the first private university founded after the liberation of the Republic of Korea from Japan.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1001 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 10 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
- 15,777
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 49 : 51
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 721 | 22.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =756 | 22.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =963 | 22.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,166 | 22.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 1,421 | 22.6 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kookmin University?
Kookmin University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1201–1500, US News Rank =1,987.
When was Kookmin University founded?
Kookmin University was founded in 1946.
What are the top subjects at Kookmin University?
Top subjects at Kookmin University include: Art & Design, Food Science & Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science.
Where is Kookmin University located?
Kookmin University is located in Seoul, South Korea.