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Pukyong National University
(PKNU)
About
Pukyong National University is a national university in Busan, South Korea, formed in 1996. The university has two campuses, Daeyeon-dong and Yongdang-dong, situated near the coastal district of Nam-gu. PKNU has a traditional focus on fisheries sciences and other maritime fields, and has extensive facilities for Marine and Technology studies.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 31 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
- 16,710
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 8%
- Female : Male
- 47 : 53
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
QS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2022 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
US News
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 355 | 35.6 | 2027 |
| Energy and Fuels | =474 | 27.9 | 2027 |
| Geosciences | =491 | 19.0 | 2027 |
| Physical Chemistry | =557 | 40.0 | 2027 |
| Materials Science | =634 | 30.2 | 2027 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =700 | 22.2 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =714 | 18.2 | 2027 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 738 | 22.0 | 2027 |
| Engineering | =858 | 32.6 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =893 | 36.4 | 2027 |
| Environment/Ecology | =905 | 25.2 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | 985 | 14.1 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =998 | 13.3 | 2026 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Pukyong National University?
Pukyong National University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 1201–1500, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =1,490.
When was Pukyong National University founded?
Pukyong National University was founded in 1924.
What are the top subjects at Pukyong National University?
Top subjects at Pukyong National University include: Metallurgical Engineering, Food Science & Technology, Veterinary Science, Atmospheric Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology.
Where is Pukyong National University located?
Pukyong National University is located in Busan, South Korea.