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About
The University of Seoul is a municipal public university in Seoul, South Korea. UOS is famous in South Korea for a very large number of alumni working as national or municipal government officials in South Korea. UOS specializes in urban science and has top-tier programs in environmental engineering, taxation, transportation engineering, urban planning and design, landscape architecture, and urban...
The University of Seoul is a municipal public university in Seoul, South Korea. UOS is famous in South Korea for a very large number of alumni working as national or municipal government officials in South Korea. UOS specializes in urban science and has top-tier programs in environmental engineering, taxation, transportation engineering, urban planning and design, landscape architecture, and urban administration.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 851 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 21 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
- 9,555
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 44 : 56
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2023 |
| Modern Languages | 251-300 | - | 2021 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2020 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2025 |
ARWU
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
US News
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | 213 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 314 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 340 | 41.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =560 | 41.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =695 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =701 | 41.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =849 | 41.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =862 | 41.0 | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Seoul?
University of Seoul's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 851-900, THE Rank 1001–1200, US News Rank =979.
When was University of Seoul founded?
University of Seoul was founded in 1918.
What are the top subjects at University of Seoul?
Top subjects at University of Seoul include: Architecture, Petroleum Engineering, Materials Science, Space Science, Modern Languages.
Where is University of Seoul located?
University of Seoul is located in Seoul, South Korea.