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Sungkyunkwan University
(SKKU)
About
Sungkyunkwan University is a private research university with campuses in Seoul and Suwon, South Korea. The institution traces its origins to the historic Sungkyunkwan founded in 1398 in central Seoul. As the foremost educational institution during the Joseon period, it was governed by the great code of the state administration with royal assent. By a resolution of the Progressive Intellectuals an...
Sungkyunkwan University is a private research university with campuses in Seoul and Suwon, South Korea. The institution traces its origins to the historic Sungkyunkwan founded in 1398 in central Seoul. As the foremost educational institution during the Joseon period, it was governed by the great code of the state administration with royal assent. By a resolution of the Progressive Intellectuals and Confucian scholars, it was restructured as a comprehensive university in the mid-20th century, and has since greatly expanded its academic offerings.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 103 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
- 19,012
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 22%
- Female : Male
- 49 : 51
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
42 subjectsUS News
35 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | =40 | 75.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 68 | 67.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =78 | 65.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 98 | 56.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 101–125 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 126–150 | 57.1 | 2025 |
| Physical Sciences | 126–150 | 56.7 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 126–150 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
QS
43 subjectsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Sungkyunkwan University?
Sungkyunkwan University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =126, THE Rank 87, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank =271.
When was Sungkyunkwan University founded?
Sungkyunkwan University was founded in 1398.
What are the top subjects at Sungkyunkwan University?
Top subjects at Sungkyunkwan University include: Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Medical Technology, Oncology, Materials Science, Clinical & Health.
Where is Sungkyunkwan University located?
Sungkyunkwan University is located in Seoul, South Korea.