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About
Soongsil University (SSU) is the first modern university in Korea, dating its history back to 1897. It was founded under the Christian missionary William M. Baird. The campus is located in 369 Sangdo-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1201 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 9 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
- 16,685
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 22.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 47 : 53
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =718 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =968 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =986 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,092 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,456 | 24.7 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 21.5 | 2025 |
| Business & Economics | 801+ | 14.2 | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 19.5 | 2025 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001+ | 9.3 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Soongsil University?
Soongsil University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, THE Rank 1201–1500, US News Rank =1,904.
When was Soongsil University founded?
Soongsil University was founded in 1897.
What are the top subjects at Soongsil University?
Top subjects at Soongsil University include: Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Business & Economics, Physics & Astronomy.
Where is Soongsil University located?
Soongsil University is located in Seoul, South Korea.