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Hankuk University of Foreign Studies students listen to interdisciplinary courses in AI, languages and social sciences. [HANKUK UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES]

Reasons that Korean universities place differently on QS, THE arts and humanities rankings

The 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE) subject rankings for arts and humanities feature familiar names for Korea's highest-ranked institutions, but there are a few universities that perform differently on the two lists.

2026.3.31

Students at Pohang University of Science and Engineering's Department of Convergence IT Engineering conduct research at the university's Meta Maker Space. [POHANG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY]

Comparing QS and THE Korean university rankings for engineering

This year's subject rankings from QS released last Wednesday following the release of those from THE in January. Comparing the two rankings, stark differences can be observed in the engineering field.

2026.3.31

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Seoul National University students attend a job fair held at the university campus in Gwanak District, southern Seoul, on Sept. 2, 2025. [YONHAP]

Korean schools combine for 11 top 25 placements in QS world subject rankings, but fall in many disciplines

Three Korean universities — Seoul National University, Yonsei and Korea National University of Arts — had a combined 11 entries in the top 25 of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, though no Korean school placed in the top 10.

2026.3.25

Eduardo Pedrosa, executive director of the APEC Secretariat, talks during a session at the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025 on Nov. 4. [QS QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS]

Future of education: APEC Secretariat chief offers insights into AI Initiative

With the recent APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting ending with the unveiling of the APEC AI Initiative, an opportunity for Korea's industry and its universities has appeared in the development of the technology.

2025.11.5

Ben Sowter, Senior Vice President of QS Quacquarelli Symonds [QS QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS]

Seoul ranks first in QS Best Student Cities, a golden opportunity for Korean universities

With Korea emerging as a major study-abroad destination, broadening English language offerings and more strategically communicating each university's achievements to overseas potential students could help strengthen its standing.

2025.11.5

Yonsei University graduates throw their graduation caps in the air on Feb. 24, when the university's commencement ceremony was held. The university ranked 11th in the 2026 QS Asia Rankings. [YONHAP]

Korean universities out of QS Asia Rankings' top 10, Yonsei highest at 11th place

Yonsei University was Korea’s highest-ranked institution in the 2026 QS Asia Rankings, ranking 11th in a year where no Korean university was able to break into the top 10 despite positive movement across the board.

2025.11.4

Ben Sowter, Senior Vice President at Quacquarelli Symonds, talks during the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025 at Korea University's campus in Seongbuk District, central Seoul, on Nov. 4. [QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS]

QS Higher Ed Summit kicks off as Seoul named No. 1 student city globally

QS is holding this year's QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025 at Korea University's campus in Seongbuk District from Tuesday through Thursday. Over 1,500 higher education officials and industry leaders came to town for the three-day conference.

2025.11.4

A promotional image for the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025 [KOREA UNIVERSITY]

Korea University to host QS higher education summit next month

Korea University will host the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025, discussing higher education trends in the region and doing a deep dive in the QS Asia rankings.

2025.10.27

Seoul National University graduates line up to go up to the stage during their graduation ceremony on Aug. 28. [NEWS1]

Which university is best? Depends on what you're counting

While several familiar Korean universities are represented in world university rankings by Times Higher Education (THE) and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), there are some differences between the lists that highlight each ranking’s unique methodology.

2025.10.14

The Seoul National University's main gate in Gwanak District, southern Seoul. The university was the highest ranked Korean institution for the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings at 38th. [SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY]

QS released its World University Rankings for 2026. How will this affect your visa chances?

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) recently released the 2026 World University Rankings, but apart from bringing pride to top universities, what effect does the ranking have for students and graduates?

2025.6.20