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- Yonsei University Ranking
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- Yonsei University US News & World Report Ranking 2025
- Yonsei University QS Ranking 2026
- Yonsei University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
- Yonsei University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
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Yonsei University is known for offering good quality of higher education and has been ranked among the top universities nationally and globally. The university is located in South Korea, the university is focusing on high value courses, attracting students from different countries, including India.
According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, the university has been ranked at #123 and #207 in 2024. Similarly, the QS 2026 ranked the university at #50 in the world, recoding improved trend when compared with 2025 rank of #56.
The rankings for last three years based on different ranking bodies are given as follows:
| Ranked By | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | 56 | 50 |
| THE | Not Ranked | 76 | 102 | Not Ranked |
| US News | Not Ranked | 205 | 180 | Not Ranked |
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#102ARWU Ranking
#151US News Ranking
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Yonsei UniversityYonsei University Course Ranking
Now, let’s take a look at Yonsei University course rankings. Some of its courses in the field of Engineering, Business and Management Studies, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences and Science are ranked in 2025 by top ranking bodies such as Shiksha Popularity World Ranking and QS, exemplifying Yonsei University and its strengths.
The university’s ranking for Engineering courses stands at #69 in 2025 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking. This ranking has declined from its 2024 rank of #60. Additionally, these courses are also ranked by QS. The 2025 QS Engineering and Technology rank stood at #86 in comparison to 2024 rank of #70.
University’s Business & Management Studies courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, at #255. Interestingly, these courses have also been recognized by QS from past few years.
Based on student interest, the Shiksha Popularity Rankings for some of the top courses at the university are given as follows:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Not Ranked | #60 | #69 |
| Business & Management Studies | Not Ranked | #208 | #255 |
| Law | Not Ranked | #373 | #375 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | Not Ranked | #59 | #56 |
| Science | #340 | #111 | #67 |
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Yonsei UniversityUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 205 | 180 |
Yonsei UniversityQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World University | – / – | 56 | 50 |
| Accounting and Finance | 65 | 51 | – / – |
| Architecture and Built Environment | 51 | 48 | – / – |
| Art and Design | 101 | 51 | – / – |
| Biological Sciences | 116 | 76 | – / – |
| Communication and Media Studies | 44 | 35 | – / – |
| Engineering and Technology | 70 | 86 | – / – |
| Global MBA | 101 | 82 | 101 |
| Law and Legal Studies | 101 | 87 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 122 | 60 | – / – |
| Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 120 | 46 | – / – |
| Medicine | 74 | 55 | – / – |
| Nursing | 51 | 37 | – / – |
| Performing Arts | – / – | 101 | – / – |
| Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 101 | 67 | – / – |
| Physics and Astronomy | 126 | 71 | – / – |
| Politics | 46 | 21 | – / – |
| Sociology | 37 | 26 | – / – |
Yonsei UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| University | 76 | 102 |
| Arts and Humanities | 176 | 251 |
| Clinical and Health | 43 | 60 |
| Engineering | 60 | 80 |
| Life Sciences | 93 | 101 |
| PG Business and Economics | 47 | 87 |
| PG Computer Science | 80 | 97 |
| Psychology | 92 | 101 |
Yonsei UniversityARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universities | 201 | 201 | 151 |
| Mathematics | 201 | 301 | – / – |
| Nursing | 76 | 49 | – / – |
| Physics | 201 | 201 | – / – |
| Political Sciences | 301 | 301 | – / – |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Korea University and Yonsei University both are among the top choices of international students in the USA. Every university offers something unique for its international students to stand out of the herd. Both universities have its advantages and disadvantages.
According to Shiksha Popularity Rankin
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Yes you can walk around yonsei University. Yonsei University is a private research University in Seoul South Korea yonsei University is a beautiful modern architecture is popular destinations for visitors
Yonsei University are divided into several including
1 Sinchon Campus
2 International Campus
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Yonsei University is ranked #2 at national level and #123 at a global level by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. Apart from this, the university is ranked by various reputed ranking bodies at a global level. Some of the rankings by these bodies are mentioned below.
Ranking Body | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
QS Rankings | - | #56 | #50 |
Times Higher Education (THE) | #76 | #102 | - |
US News | #205 | #180 | - |
ARWU | #201 | - | - |
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To qualify for the Global Korea Scholarship, you must be a citizen of an NIIED-designated country (and your parents must not hold Korean nationality), and must not be a dual Korean citizen . For the undergraduate (bachelor's) track, applicants must be under 25 years of age (born after March 1), and
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In-Person Visit: What You Can Expect
Open & Welcoming Grounds
The campus is generally open to the public and free to walk through. No entrance fees—just stroll through the tree-lined paths and enjoy the architecture!
Guided Tours (Optional)
Yonsei offers free guided tours led by student ambassadors, ava
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