Korea University Ranking

In Times Higher Education rankings for Best Universities in South Korea, Korea University ranks at #6 in 2026. In the world rankings, this university ranks at #156. In South Korea Universities rankings, Korea University ranks among the Top 10 Universities. Whereas in the world rankings, Korea Uni ranks among the Top 200 Universities in Times Higher Education rankings. 

In Times Higher Education rankings for Best Universities in South Korea, Korea University ranks at #6 in 2026. In the world rankings, this university ranks at #156. In South Korea Universities rankings, Korea University ranks among the Top 10 Universities. Whereas in the world rankings, Korea Uni ranks among the Top 200 Universities in Times Higher Education rankings. 

In 2025, the US World and News has ranked Korea University very highly by using the top parameters. 

As per the US World and News rankings, this university ranks at #288 which is a slight improvement from what it was in the last year.

Yes, Korea University is ranked in the year 2026 by the Times Higher Education rankings and QS World too. 

As per THE, Korea University is ranked at #156 and this accounts for an improvement in KU rankings. 

The students can also check the rankings for the subjects here - 

• Arts and Humanities (#301)
• Engineering (#87)
• Life Sciences (#151)
• PG Business & Economics (#57)
• PG Computer Science (#91)

Korea University subject rankings as per QS subject rankings for 2025 are given below: 

• Social Policy and Administration: #26
• Marketing: 28
• Politics: #41
• Business and Management Studies: #42
• Data Science & AI: #42

Check the table listed below for Korea University and Sungkyunkwan University ranking by various ranking bodies worldwide:

Korea University is among the top ranked universities worldwide. As per Shiksha Popularity Ranking, Korea University has an overall ranking of #173 in world and #5 in South Korea. Also, Korea University is ranked by top ranking authorities worldwide that are shown below: