Korea University
About
Korea University is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1905 as Bosung College by Lee Yong-Ik, a prominent official of the Korean Empire, Korea University is among South Korea's oldest institutions of higher education, and is the nation's first modern private university. It is named after Goryeo, an ancient Korean kingdom. Korea University is one of the three most prestigious universities in the country, part of a group referred to as SKY universities.
Ranking Overview
LatestRanked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 133 subject rankings
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ARWU
US News
Key Facts
- Students
- 21,728
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 38%
- Female : Male
- 46 : 54
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
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Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
46 subjectsARWU
44 subjectsUS News
33 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 57 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 87 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Education | =90 | 56.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 91 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 101–125 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 126–150 | 53.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 126–150 | 56.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 151–175 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |