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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
(UNIST)
About
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, is one of the four public universities in South Korea which are dedicated to research in science and technology, along with KAIST, GIST, and DGIST. UNIST was founded in 2007 in response to growing demand for higher education in the Korean industrial capital of Ulsan, where automotive, shipbuilding, petrochemical, and secondary cells industries ar...
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, is one of the four public universities in South Korea which are dedicated to research in science and technology, along with KAIST, GIST, and DGIST. UNIST was founded in 2007 in response to growing demand for higher education in the Korean industrial capital of Ulsan, where automotive, shipbuilding, petrochemical, and secondary cells industries are clustered. At the time of its foundation, UNIST was known for being the first national university in South Korea to be incorporated and thus administered by an independent board of trustees despite being funded by the central government.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 33 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
- 3,868
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 8%
- Female : Male
- 29 : 71
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Science & Engineering | 34 | 164.9 | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Remote Sensing | 76-100 | - | 2024 |
| Chemistry | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2017 |
| Biotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Condensed Matter Physics | 63 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =82 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 94 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =97 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 97 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =155 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 195 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =293 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =372 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =407 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 547 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =603 | 55.3 | 2026 |
QS
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | =110 | 72.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 164 | 68.3 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 201-275 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =229 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =240 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 151–175 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 176–200 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology?
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 299, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =403.
When was Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology founded?
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology was founded in 2007.
What are the top subjects at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology?
Top subjects at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology include: Energy Science & Engineering, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics, Remote Sensing, Physical Chemistry.
Where is Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology located?
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology is located in Ulsan, South Korea.