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Dongguk University (Korean: 동국대학교) is a private university in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the few Buddhist-affiliated universities in the world, and is a member of the International Association of Buddhist Universities. Dongguk University is best known for its Department of Film and Imaging Arts. It is home to the Chungmuro Visual Arts Research Center, the most advanced fa...
Dongguk University (Korean: 동국대학교) is a private university in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the few Buddhist-affiliated universities in the world, and is a member of the International Association of Buddhist Universities. Dongguk University is best known for its Department of Film and Imaging Arts. It is home to the Chungmuro Visual Arts Research Center, the most advanced facility of its kind in South Korea and a historical birthplace of Korean cinema. The university also regularly hosts national film festivals, much like Hollywood in the United States.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 618 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 32 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 101-150 | - | 2023 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
US News
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Chemistry | =161 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =170 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =175 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | =180 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 259 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 291 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =362 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =505 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =573 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =587 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =885 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =896 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =915 | 41.8 | 2026 |
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View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Dongguk University?
Dongguk University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =618, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =937.
When was Dongguk University founded?
Dongguk University was founded in 1906.
What are the top subjects at Dongguk University?
Top subjects at Dongguk University include: Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Energy Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Pharmacy & Pharmacology.
Where is Dongguk University located?
Dongguk University is located in Seoul, South Korea.