December 22, 2025 Edition

Top 1000 Universities

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Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
Rank #89 Korea, Republic of

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

SKKU is a private research university that traces its roots to the royal Confucian academy founded in 1398. In modern times, it has gained global prominence through its strategic partnership with the Samsung Group.

Overall Score
63
Students
23342
International
15%
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Rank #110 Korea, Republic of

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

KAIST is South Korea's premier public research university for science and engineering, founded by the government in 1971. Located in the Daedeok Innopolis tech hub in Daejeon, it is a global leader in high-tech innovation and artificial intelligence. KAIST is renowned for its intensive research environment and its role in fueling the country's technological development.

Overall Score
61.3
Students
9481
International
8%
Yonsei University (Seoul campus)
Rank #197 Korea, Republic of

Yonsei University (Seoul campus)

Yonsei University is a top-tier private research university in Seoul and one of South Korea's three 'SKY' universities. Established in 1885, it is the oldest private university in the country and is highly regarded for its medical school and its internationalized campus. It is a major center for global business and social science research.

Overall Score
53.9
Students
17744
International
22%
Chung-Ang University
Rank #501 Korea, Republic of

Chung-Ang University

Chung-Ang University (CAU) is a prestigious private research university in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 1918. It is widely recognized for its top-ranked programs in pharmacy, media studies, and performing arts. CAU is known for its 'Global Brain' initiative and its commitment to fostering innovation and international academic exchange.

Overall Score
35.3
Students
16681
International
18%
Kyungpook National University (KNU)
Rank #801 Korea, Republic of

Kyungpook National University (KNU)

Kyungpook National University (KNU) in Daegu is one of South Korea's prestigious flagship national universities, founded in 1946. it is highly regarded for its excellence in engineering, agricultural sciences, and humanities. The university is a major center for scientific and cultural development in the Gyeongsang region.

Overall Score
22.2
Students
24155
International
6%