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Pusan National University
(PNU)
About
Pusan National University is one of ten Flagship Korean National Universities in South Korea. It is the first national university established after the National Liberation Day of Korea.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 71 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
- 15,331
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 14%
- Female : Male
- 53 : 47
- Staff
- 1,809
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
27 subjectsARWU
30 subjectsTHE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 151–175 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
US News
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 194 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 216 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 239 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | =246 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 250 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =262 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =284 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 290 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =291 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =294 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =296 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 304 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =346 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 350 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =351 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =402 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 408 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =461 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =494 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =588 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =652 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =669 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =766 | 46.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Pusan National University?
Pusan National University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =449, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =709.
When was Pusan National University founded?
Pusan National University was founded in 1946.
What are the top subjects at Pusan National University?
Top subjects at Pusan National University include: Library & Information Management, Atmospheric Science, Marine/Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology.
Where is Pusan National University located?
Pusan National University is located in Busan, South Korea.