Kyung Hee University
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Kyung Hee University

🇰🇷 South Korea / Seoul / Seoul
Private Est. 1949

About

Kyung Hee University is a private research university in South Korea with campuses in Seoul and Suwon. It was founded in 1949. Kyung Hee University is part of the Kyung Hee University System, which offers comprehensive education from kindergarten through graduate school.

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 251 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems

THE #251–300 (2026)
ARWU #301-400 (2025)

Ranked in 92 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
# =331
87
42.5
2026
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# 251–300
108
54.3
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
# 301-400
100
2025
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
# =487
29
53.0
2026

Key Facts

Students
20,363
Student-Staff Ratio
17.4 : 1
Int'l Students
30%
Female : Male
54 : 46
Staff
1,936

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
QS QS
THE THE
ARWU ARWU
US News US News
1 101 201 301 401 501 600 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Rank
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Score:

Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
17
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Top 50
31
Telecommunication Engineering
Top 50
40
Polymer Science
Top 50
40
Hospitality & Leisure Management
Top 50
50
Food Science and Technology
Top 50
51-75
Food Science & Technology
Top 100
51-100
Petroleum Engineering
Top 100
51-120
Dentistry
Top 100
76
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Top 100
76-100
Transportation Science & Technology
Top 100
76-100
Library & Information Science
Top 100
=92
Modern Languages
Top 100
101-150
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Top 200
101-150
Linguistics
Top 200
101-200
Anatomy & Physiology
Top 200

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

QS

40 subjects

THE

9 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Business & Economics 126–150 50.0 2026
Computer Science 151–175 52.0 2026
Engineering & Technology 176–200 50.8 2026
Physical Sciences 201–250 50.6 2026
Clinical & Health 251–300 44.1 2026
Life Sciences 251–300 47.1 2026
Education & Training 251–300 40.6 2026
Social Sciences 301–400 37.8 2026
Arts & Humanities 301–400 31.0 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of Kyung Hee University?

Kyung Hee University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =331, THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =487.

When was Kyung Hee University founded?

Kyung Hee University was founded in 1949.

What are the top subjects at Kyung Hee University?

Top subjects at Kyung Hee University include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Telecommunication Engineering, Polymer Science, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Food Science and Technology.

Where is Kyung Hee University located?

Kyung Hee University is located in Seoul, South Korea.