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 901 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 29 subject rankings
QS 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
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
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Geosciences | 462 | 32.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =601 | 32.6 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =683 | 32.6 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 698 | 32.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =701 | 32.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =794 | 32.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =926 | 32.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 985 | 32.6 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =998 | 32.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,018 | 32.6 | 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 901-1000, US News Rank =1,468.
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.