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About
Sogang University is a private Jesuit research university in Mapo, Seoul, South Korea. Sogang University was established on April 18, 1960 by the Society of Jesus, with the school being the oldest and only Jesuit institution of higher education in the country. It is widely regarded as one of South Korea's most prestigious universities. It was founded at the initiative of the Catholic Hierarchy of...
Sogang University is a private Jesuit research university in Mapo, Seoul, South Korea. Sogang University was established on April 18, 1960 by the Society of Jesus, with the school being the oldest and only Jesuit institution of higher education in the country. It is widely regarded as one of South Korea's most prestigious universities. It was founded at the initiative of the Catholic Hierarchy of Korea, after Pope Pius XII gave assurance that a Catholic institution of higher learning would be established on the territory of Korea.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 494 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 34 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
- 10,317
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 25.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 18%
- Female : Male
- 46 : 54
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | =86 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-375 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =365 | 62.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2020 |
ARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
US News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 399 | 31.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =538 | 31.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =616 | 31.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =666 | 31.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =844 | 31.1 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =859 | 31.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 1,467 | 31.1 | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Sogang University?
Sogang University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =494, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,548.
When was Sogang University founded?
Sogang University was founded in 1960.
What are the top subjects at Sogang University?
Top subjects at Sogang University include: Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Modern Languages, Mathematics, English Language & Literature, Communication & Media Studies.
Where is Sogang University located?
Sogang University is located in Seoul, South Korea.