Dongguk University
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About Dongguk University
According to Wikipedia, Dongguk University is a private, coeducational 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.
What Is Dongguk University Known For?
Dongguk University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Business
- Education
- Political Science
- Literature
- Religious Studies
- Medical
- Communications
- History
- Law
- Philosophy
- Engineering
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Economics
- Physics
- Earth Sciences
- Chemistry
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
Dongguk University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Dongguk University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Dongguk University ranks #428 worldwide for influence in Business.
Dongguk University ranks #675 worldwide for influence in Education.
Dongguk University ranks #585 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Dongguk University ranks #529 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Dongguk University ranks #346 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Dongguk University ranks #767 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Dongguk University ranks #915 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Dongguk University ranks #825 worldwide for influence in History.
Dongguk University ranks #956 worldwide for influence in Law.
Dongguk University ranks #992 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Dongguk University ranks #2670 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Dongguk University ranks #1910 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Dongguk University ranks #1771 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Dongguk University ranks #2804 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Dongguk University ranks #1315 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesDongguk University ranks #810 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Dongguk University ranks #2016 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesDongguk University ranks #1835 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Dongguk University ranks #1479 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Dongguk University ranks #1832 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Dongguk University ranks #2257 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Dongguk University ranks #2831 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Dongguk University ranks #5896 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWho Are Dongguk University's Most Influential Alumni?
Dongguk University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Business, and Literature. Here are some of Dongguk University's most famous alumni:
- Hwang Sok-yong
- A South Korean writer.
- Suh Hoon
- A Director of the National Intelligence Service of South Korea.
- Shin Kyeong-nim
- A Korean writer.
- Hong Sook-ja
- A South Korean diplomat, professor, feminist, and politician.
- Jo Jihun
- A Korean writer .
- Seo Jeong-ju
- A Korean poet.
- Kangta
- A South Korean singer-songwriter.
- Sunmi
- A South Korean singer.
- Lee Jung-jae
- A South Korean actor.
- Choi Min-sik
- A South Korean actor.
- Yoo Ha
- A South Korean film director, screenwriter and poet.
- Han Hyo-joo
- A South Korean actress.
Who Are Dongguk University's Most Influential Faculty?
Dongguk University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Religious Studies, Business, and Literature. Here are some of Dongguk University's most famous faculty:
