Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST 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 Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 235
th
Since 1980, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST first appeared in UNIRANKS at the rank of 127th and has sustained Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST over 44 years, maintaining a consistent average rank of 139.5 across most ranking systems. Quantum has recorded 156 ranking records during 44 years, encompassing 9 international systems. Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST secured rankings of 235th in world, 4th in country and 4th in region , with the most credible rank in Shanghai ARWU at 256th, and an irregular rank on UNIRANKS at 296th. Collectively, we conclude Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST at 139.5, with further details on each ranking per system below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
83 rd
256 th
35 th
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| Round Ranking | 2012 | 34.31 | 35 | 8 | 1 |
| QS | 2010 | 52.4 | 56 | 14 | 2 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 103.76 | 83 | 19 | 3 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 108.27 | 158 | 50 | 4 |
| US News | 2021 | 290 | 167 | 44 | 3 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 142.64 | 217 | 28 | 3 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 264.36 | 256 | 75 | 4 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 167.05 | 274 | 42 | 4 |
| 4icu | 2024 | 434 | 431 | 32 | 2 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 517 | 517 | 144 | 4 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 517 | 517 | 144 | 4 |
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST 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 | 217 | 44 | 142.64 | Highly Accurate | 2003 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 83 | 21 | 103.76 | Not Accurate | 2016 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 256 | 22 | 264.36 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 158 | 15 | 108.27 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| US News | 2021 | 167 | 3 | 290 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| Round Ranking | 2012 | 35 | 13 | 34.31 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 274 | 21 | 167.05 | Highly Accurate | 2008 |
| QS | 2010 | 56 | 15 | 52.4 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 431 | 1 | 434 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 517 | 1 | 517 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 517 | 1 | 517 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST initially ranked 127th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 142.64 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 142.64 to an unexpected 296th in UNIRANKS.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST, first achieving a 159th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 103.76 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years. A questionable sudden shift was noted, with rankings moving from 103.76 to 148th in Times Higher Education.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 332nd ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST has preserved a consistent average of 264.36 over 22 years.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST, which was ranked 92nd by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 108.27 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2021: Since being ranked 292nd by US News in 2021, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST has consistently secured an average 290 position in US News over 3 years.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2012: Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST's initial 44th ranking by Round Ranking in 2012 has led to a long-standing average of 34.31 over 13 years in Round Ranking.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 129th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST has maintained an average 167.05 in Webometrices for 21 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 167.05 to 251st has emerged in Webometrices.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 79th placement by QS in 2010, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST has upheld a steady 52.4 average in QS across 15 years.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST, which was ranked 434th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 434 in 4icu for 1 years.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST initially ranked 517th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 517 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST initially ranked 517th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 517 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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