Pukyong National University

Pukyong National University Rises in QS Sustainability and THE Interdisciplinary Rankings, Ranked 19th in Korea; Climbs 21 spots globally

-Achieves 5th place in Korea for THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings

Pukyong National University (President Bae Sang-hoon) was ranked 19th in Korea and 519th in the world in the 2026 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, announced on November 18.

The QS Sustainability Rankings evaluate the social and environmental impact of a university’s education and research activities, as well as its level of commitment to social responsibility (such as implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals) in institutional operations.

Among the 45 Korean universities evaluated, Pukyong National University placed 19th. Globally, the university ranked 519th out of 2,002 institutions―an improvement from last year’s 540th place among 1,751 institutions―demonstrating the university’s growing capacity in this area.

Pukyong National University continues to bolster its international reputation, as reflected in its rising position in major university rankings. In the QS Asia University Rankings released on November 4, PKNU climbed from 299th to 262nd in Asia, and from 32nd to 28th domestically compared to the previous year.

Additionally, on November 20, Pukyong National University drew attention by ranking 5th among Korean universities in the 2026 Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, jointly conducted by Times Higher Education (THE) and the Schmidt Science Fellows.

This ranking evaluates interdisciplinary research that spans two or more scientific fields. It measures university performance across 11 indicators, including funding, success metrics, facilities, administrative support, and outreach, as well as research output, quality, and reputation.

Pukyong National University ranked 5th among Korean universities in the interdisciplinary science rankings, following Sungkyunkwan University, Yonsei University, Kyung Hee University, and DGIST. Globally, it was placed in the 301？350 band. In the overall THE World University Rankings, Pukyong National University ranked 30th in Korea and was placed in the 1,200？1,500 global band.

Meanwhile, Pukyong National University continues to strengthen the management and dissemination of its institutional performance and capabilities by systematically responding to various university evaluations, led by its Center for Sustainability and Performance Management. <Pukyong Today>