How We Rank Universities
Our ranking methodology is designed specifically for international students choosing a Korean university. We combine objective data with factors that matter most to students studying abroad.
Each university receives a composite score out of 100, calculated from five weighted criteria. Scores are normalized within each category before being combined.
Criteria in Detail
Academic Quality
30%- QS World University Rankings score
- THE World University Rankings score
- Research output (publications per faculty)
- Faculty-to-student ratio
- International faculty ratio
Employment Outcomes
25%- Graduate employment rate within 6 months
- Average starting salary
- Industry partnerships and internship programs
- Career services quality
- Alumni network strength
Internationalization
20%- English-taught program availability
- International student support services
- International student ratio
- Language support (Korean courses)
- International exchange partnerships
Value & Affordability
15%- Tuition fees relative to quality
- Scholarship availability for international students
- Cost of living in the university city
- Campus accommodation options
- Part-time work opportunities
Student Experience
10%- Student satisfaction surveys
- Campus facilities and resources
- Extracurricular and club activities
- Mental health and wellness support
- Diversity and inclusion policies
- QS World University Rankings 2025
- Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025
- Korean Ministry of Education β University Information Disclosure System (λνμ리미)
- Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (KRIVET) β Graduate Employment Survey
- Korean Immigration Service β International Student Statistics
- Individual university official websites and prospectuses
- Admissions.kr student survey (2025, n=1,200+)
Rankings are updated annually in February, after the release of major global ranking data and the Korean Ministry of Education disclosure.
Category rankings (e.g., employment, scholarships) may be updated mid-year when new official data becomes available.
Rankings are provided for informational purposes only. Admissions.kr is not affiliated with any ranked institution. We encourage students to visit universities directly and speak with current students before making a decision.