Pukyong National University

Pukyong National University Ranks Within the Top Tier Nationwide in Two Subjects in the THE World University Rankings by Subject

- Recognized in Business & Economics (13th) and Social Sciences (15th)

Pukyong National University (President Bae Sang-Hoon) has demonstrated its academic competitiveness by ranking 13th nationwide in Business & Economics and 15th in Social Sciences in the 2026 THE World University Rankings by Subject.

The THE World University Rankings by Subject, recently released by Times Higher Education (THE)―a leading global university ranking organization based in the United Kingdom―evaluate more than 2,100 universities across 115 countries. The rankings are determined through a comprehensive assessment based on five key indicators: teaching environment, research environment, research quality and impact, international outlook, and industry engagement.

In this year’s evaluation, Pukyong National University was ranked in six out of the 11 academic subject areas assessed. In particular, the Business & Economics field was placed in the 501~600 global band and tied for 13th nationally, earning especially strong scores in the indicators for teaching environment, research influence, and industry collaboration.

In the Social Sciences category, the university was ranked in the 601~800 global band and tied for 15th nationwide. High scores in industry engagement and international outlook reflected the university’s ongoing efforts to expand the dissemination of research outcomes and strengthen global collaboration.

In addition, Pukyong National University was ranked globally in several other disciplines―including Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, and Computer Science―further affirming its standing as a research-oriented university.

President Bae Sang-Hoon stated, “These achievements are the result of strengthening research capacity and advancing internationalization strategies tailored to the characteristics of each academic field. Moving forward, we will continue to secure world-class research competitiveness, enhance the quality of education, and advance toward becoming a globally renowned university.” <Pukyong Today>