Konkuk University
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About Konkuk University
According to Wikipedia, Konkuk University is a South Korean private university founded in 1946. The university was founded based on three virtues: sincerity, fidelity, and righteousness. Konkuk University gives comprehensive education in agricultural and life science research to around 30,000 students, plus 2,500 international students. It has two campuses: one in Seoul and one in Chungju. The Seoul campus is located in the southeastern part of the city, near the Han River, and is served by the Konkuk University Station.
What Is Konkuk University Known For?
Konkuk University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Business
- Education
- Engineering
- Medical
- Political Science
- Communications
- Biology
- Literature
- Law
- Computer Science
- Religious Studies
- History
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Philosophy
- Chemistry
- Sociology
- Earth Sciences
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Anthropology
Konkuk University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Konkuk 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
Konkuk University ranks #646 worldwide for influence in Business.
Konkuk University ranks #741 worldwide for influence in Education.
Konkuk University ranks #674 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Konkuk University ranks #832 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Konkuk University ranks #853 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Konkuk University ranks #920 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Konkuk University ranks #832 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Konkuk University ranks #870 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Konkuk University ranks #872 worldwide for influence in Law.
Konkuk University ranks #974 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Konkuk University ranks #877 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Konkuk University ranks #999 worldwide for influence in History.
Konkuk University ranks #1411 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Konkuk University ranks #1520 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Konkuk University ranks #1306 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesKonkuk University ranks #1978 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Konkuk University ranks #1991 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Konkuk University ranks #1486 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Konkuk University ranks #2961 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Konkuk University ranks #3593 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesKonkuk University ranks #5160 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Konkuk University ranks #6802 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesWho Are Konkuk University's Most Influential Alumni?
Konkuk University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Business, Engineering, and Education. Here are some of Konkuk University's most famous alumni:
- Shim Hwa-jin
- A South Korean professor and university president.
- Kim Hyesoon
- A Poet.
- Hyuna
- A South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper and model.
- Yoo Ah-in
- A South Korean actor.
- Kim Jung-eun
- A South Korean actress.
- Joo Hyun
- An Actor.
- Kim Han-gil
- A South Korean politician.
- Lee Min-ho
- A South Korean actor, singer and model.
- Kim Ha-neul
- A South Korean golfer.
Who Are Konkuk University's Most Influential Faculty?
Konkuk University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Business, Engineering, and Education. Here are some of Konkuk University's most famous faculty:
