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About
Sejong University is a private research university located in Seoul, South Korea. It is known for its standing in hospitality and tourism management, dancing, animation, rhythmic gymnastics, computer science and AI. Founded as the Kyung Sung Humanities Institute, it was renamed in 1978 to its present name in honor of Sejong the Great, the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty and overseer of the creat...
Sejong University is a private research university located in Seoul, South Korea. It is known for its standing in hospitality and tourism management, dancing, animation, rhythmic gymnastics, computer science and AI. Founded as the Kyung Sung Humanities Institute, it was renamed in 1978 to its present name in honor of Sejong the Great, the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty and overseer of the creation of the Korean alphabet Hangul. Over the years, the university expanded its academic programs and facilities, including the establishment of its main building in 1987 and the Sejong Museum in 1973. It has developed into a comprehensive university, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 238 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 54 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 13,684
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 16%
- Female : Male
- 46 : 54
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 18 | 162.6 | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Remote Sensing | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
US News
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Resources | 35 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =51 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 70 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | 81 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | =99 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 104 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 109 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =111 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 111 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =152 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =157 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =176 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 194 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =249 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =275 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =301 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =338 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =358 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 394 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =505 | 61.5 | 2026 |
QS
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 37 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =319 | 64.5 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =378 | 64.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 151–175 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Sejong University?
Sejong University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =392, THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =238.
When was Sejong University founded?
Sejong University was founded in 1940.
What are the top subjects at Sejong University?
Top subjects at Sejong University include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Water Resources, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Mathematics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Where is Sejong University located?
Sejong University is located in Seoul, South Korea.