About
Ewha Womans University is a private women's research university in Seoul, South Korea. It was originally founded as Ewha Haktang on May 31, 1886, by missionary Mary F. Scranton. Currently, Ewha Womans University is one of the world's largest female educational institutes and one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea. Ewha Womans University has produced numerous South Korean women lea...
Ewha Womans University is a private women's research university in Seoul, South Korea. It was originally founded as Ewha Haktang on May 31, 1886, by missionary Mary F. Scranton. Currently, Ewha Womans University is one of the world's largest female educational institutes and one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea. Ewha Womans University has produced numerous South Korean women leaders, including politicians, CEOs, and legal professionals.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 55 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 14,226
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 16%
- Female : Male
- 100 : 0
- Staff
- 1,248
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
QS
31 subjectsTHE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 176–200 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
US News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | =220 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =386 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =391 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =404 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 462 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 478 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 488 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =557 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =601 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =660 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 708 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =713 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =956 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,426 | 43.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Ewha Womans University?
Ewha Womans University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =504, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =877.
When was Ewha Womans University founded?
Ewha Womans University was founded in 1886.
What are the top subjects at Ewha Womans University?
Top subjects at Ewha Womans University include: Biomedical Engineering, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Nursing, Library & Information Management, Social Policy & Administration.
Where is Ewha Womans University located?
Ewha Womans University is located in Seoul, South Korea.