- Yonsei University Ranks 56th Globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings June 05, 2024
-
Ranked No. 1 among Asian Private Universities for Three Consecutive Years, Rising 20 Places from Last Year
Yonsei University has achieved a significant milestone by ranking 56th globally (1st among private universities in Asia) in the '2025 QS World University Rankings.' This represents a 20-place ascent from last year's position of 76th, marking the first time in our history that we have entered the top 50.
Our university has once again surpassed its previous highest ranking, achieving the top position among private universities in Asia for the 3rd consecutive year.
The QS World University Rankings evaluates universities based on 9 indicators: ▲Academic Reputation, ▲Employer Reputation, ▲Faculty Student Ratio, ▲Citations per Faculty, ▲International Faculty Ratio, ▲International Students Ratio, ▲International Research Network, ▲Employment Outcomes, and ▲Sustainability (ESG) performance. This year, 5,663 universities from 106 countries participated, with rankings assigned to 1,503 universities.
Our university saw a significant rise in the overall ranking, driven by a 53.7-point increase in the International Research Network (IRN) and a 50.8-point increase in ESG performance compared to the previous year. These results were achieved through the combined efforts of both the Sinchon and Mirae campuses, demonstrating the comprehensive efforts of both campuses. The significance of this achievement is further amplified by the fact that it was accomplished despite the application of two indicators known to be disadvantageous to Asian universities.
Yonsei University has consistently engaged in global outreach activities, leveraging its intellectual and human resources to address pressing global issues. The annual Global Engagement & Empowerment Forum on Sustainable Development (GEEF) demonstrates our commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and highlights the role of higher education institutions in achieving these objectives.
In addition, we are dedicated to enhancing our international research capabilities and maintaining the competitiveness of both senior and junior researchers through the Yonsei Lee Youn Jae Fellowship. The Yonsei Frontier Lab serves as a collaborative research hub, forming strategic partnerships with prestigious global universities to conduct joint research, inviting distinguished international faculty, supporting young international researchers, and organizing major international academic conferences.
President Dong-Sup Yoon stated, "In the future, we will strengthen international academic cooperation to enhance our global academic standing and foster leaders who break boundaries and share positive influences." He added, "Through innovative interdisciplinary research, we will secure sustainable global research competitiveness."
-
SINCHON·INT′l
SINCHON·INT′l
- MIRAE
show mobile menu
mobile menu
