Dankook University
(DKU)
About
Dankook University, abbreviated as DKU, is a private research university in Yongin and Cheonan, South Korea. The university was established in 1947. It was the first university established after the National Liberation Day of Korea, and its original location was in Jongno District and Yongsan District, Seoul.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1001 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 23 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 26,277
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2017 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | 682 | 25.5 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =783 | 25.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,330 | 25.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,384 | 25.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Dankook University?
Dankook University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,869.
When was Dankook University founded?
Dankook University was founded in 1947.
What are the top subjects at Dankook University?
Top subjects at Dankook University include: Biomedical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Civil Engineering, Veterinary Science, Dentistry.
Where is Dankook University located?
Dankook University is located in Jukjeon-dong, South Korea.