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About
Yonsei University is a private Christian research university in Seoul, South Korea. Yonsei University is one of the three most prestigious universities in the country, part of a group referred to as SKY universities.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 123 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
- 19,066
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 17%
- Female : Male
- 51 : 49
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
55 subjectsUS News
44 subjectsARWU
46 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 57 | 68.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 67 | 67.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | =79 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 82 | 64.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 98 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | =99 | 62.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 101–125 | 59.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 101–125 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 101–125 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 176–200 | 41.0 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsuniversity campus in Wonju, South Korea
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Yonsei University?
Yonsei University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 42, THE Rank 86, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank =180.
When was Yonsei University founded?
Yonsei University was founded in 1885.
What are the top subjects at Yonsei University?
Top subjects at Yonsei University include: Social Policy & Administration, Civil Engineering, Biotechnology, Modern Languages, Artificial Intelligence.
Where is Yonsei University located?
Yonsei University is located in Seoul, South Korea.