Seoul National University Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
Seoul National University Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of Seoul National University
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 259
th
From 1980, Seoul National University was initially rated in UNIRANKS at 42nd and has continued to rank Seoul National University for 44 years, consistently holding an average position of 80.5 across nearly all ranking systems. Quantum has compiled 166 ranking records over 44 years, involving 9 international systems. Seoul National University was listed at 259th in world, 4th in country and 4th in region , with the fairest rank in Shanghai ARWU at 94th, and an atypical rank on QS at 528th. In total, we believe Seoul National University merits a rank of 80.5, with additional insights on each rank and system detailed below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
39 th
62 nd
94 th
100 th
41 st
922 nd
922 nd
96 th
Seoul National University ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 64.48 | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| QS | 2010 | 346.5 | 41 | 8 | 1 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 41.93 | 53 | 19 | 1 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 70.24 | 62 | 14 | 1 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 130.64 | 94 | 18 | 1 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 68.48 | 95 | 12 | 1 |
| US News | 2021 | 133.33 | 96 | 20 | 1 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 81 | 100 | 27 | 4 |
| 4icu | 2024 | 354 | 353 | 23 | 1 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 922 | 922 | 308 | 9 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 922 | 922 | 308 | 9 |
Seoul National University ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 39 | 44 | 64.48 | Not Accurate | 2003 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 62 | 21 | 70.24 | Within the Range | 2011 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 94 | 22 | 130.64 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 53 | 15 | 41.93 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| US News | 2021 | 96 | 3 | 133.33 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 100 | 10 | 81 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 95 | 21 | 68.48 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| QS | 2010 | 41 | 28 | 346.5 | Not Accurate | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| 4icu | 2024 | 353 | 1 | 354 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 922 | 1 | 922 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 922 | 1 | 922 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Seoul National University Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Seoul National University Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Seoul National University Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: Seoul National University initially ranked 42nd in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 64.48 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 64.48 to an unexpected 155th in UNIRANKS.
Seoul National University Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: Seoul National University, first achieving a 118th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 70.24 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years. A questionable sudden shift was noted, with rankings moving from 70.24 to 109th in Times Higher Education.
Seoul National University Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 173rd ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, Seoul National University has preserved a consistent average of 130.64 over 22 years.
Seoul National University Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: Seoul National University, which was ranked 41st by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 41.93 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
Seoul National University Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2021: Since being ranked 134th by US News in 2021, Seoul National University has consistently secured an average 133.33 position in US News over 3 years.
Seoul National University Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: Seoul National University's initial 126th ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 81 over 10 years in Round Ranking.
Seoul National University Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 39th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, Seoul National University has maintained an average 68.48 in Webometrices for 21 years.
Seoul National University Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 50th placement by QS in 2010, Seoul National University has upheld a steady 346.5 average in QS across 28 years. A surprising and dubious elevation from 346.5 to 528th in QS has been observed.
Seoul National University Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: Seoul National University, which was ranked 354th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 354 in 4icu for 1 years.
Seoul National University Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: Seoul National University initially ranked 922nd in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 922 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
Seoul National University Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: Seoul National University initially ranked 922nd in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 922 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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