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Kyungpook National University
(KNU)
About
Kyungpook National University is one of ten Flagship Korean National Universities representing Gyeongbuk Province in South Korea. It is located in Daegu, which used to be the capital city of the Gyeongbuk Province, South Korea.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 61 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
- 17,162
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 17%
- Female : Male
- 47 : 53
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
27 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | =163 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 189 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | =199 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 205 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | 220 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 228 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 237 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | 239 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 273 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =281 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =326 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =331 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =338 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 342 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =353 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =364 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =422 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =433 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =434 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =457 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =462 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =476 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =507 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =526 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =564 | 45.7 | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 31.3 | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kyungpook National University?
Kyungpook National University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =481, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =763.
When was Kyungpook National University founded?
Kyungpook National University was founded in 1946.
What are the top subjects at Kyungpook National University?
Top subjects at Kyungpook National University include: Petroleum Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Veterinary Science, Agriculture & Forestry.
Where is Kyungpook National University located?
Kyungpook National University is located in Daegu, South Korea.