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Korea University is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1905 as Bosung College by Lee Yong-Ik, a prominent official of the Korean Empire, Korea University is among South Korea's oldest institutions of higher education, and is the nation's first modern private university. It is named after Goryeo, an ancient Korean kingdom. Korea University is one of the three most p...
Korea University is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1905 as Bosung College by Lee Yong-Ik, a prominent official of the Korean Empire, Korea University is among South Korea's oldest institutions of higher education, and is the nation's first modern private university. It is named after Goryeo, an ancient Korean kingdom. Korea University is one of the three most prestigious universities in the country, part of a group referred to as SKY universities.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 108 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
- 21,728
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 38%
- Female : Male
- 46 : 54
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
46 subjectsARWU
44 subjectsUS News
36 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 57 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 87 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | =90 | 56.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 91 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 101–125 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 126–150 | 53.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 126–150 | 56.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 151–175 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Korea University?
Korea University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =52, THE Rank =156, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =288.
When was Korea University founded?
Korea University was founded in 1905.
What are the top subjects at Korea University?
Top subjects at Korea University include: Modern Languages, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, Social Policy & Administration.
Where is Korea University located?
Korea University is located in Seoul, South Korea.