Sungkyunkwan University
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About Sungkyunkwan University
According to Wikipedia, Sungkyunkwan University is a private research university with campuses in Seoul and Suwon, South Korea. The institution traces its origins to the historic Sungkyunkwan founded in 1398 in central Seoul. As the foremost educational institution during the Joseon period, it was governed by the great code of the state administration with royal assent. By a resolution of the Confucian scholars, it was restructured as a comprehensive university in the mid-20th century, and has since greatly expanded its academic offerings. Sungkyunkwan University is considered one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea, ranking 145 in the world and 6th in Korea.
What Is Sungkyunkwan University Known For?
Sungkyunkwan University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Business
- Education
- Political Science
- Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Communications
- Medical
- History
- Religious Studies
- Literature
- Economics
- Law
- Biology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Earth Sciences
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- Anthropology
- Nursing
- Social Work
Sungkyunkwan University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Sungkyunkwan 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
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #373 worldwide for influence in Business.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #569 worldwide for influence in Education.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #658 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #944 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #361 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #667 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #977 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #977 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #714 worldwide for influence in History.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #634 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #902 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #701 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #953 worldwide for influence in Law.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #1156 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #894 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #653 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #961 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #983 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #875 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #817 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #1063 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Sungkyunkwan University ranks #3557 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesSungkyunkwan University ranks #5368 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesSungkyunkwan University ranks #3231 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesWho Are Sungkyunkwan University's Most Influential Alumni?
Sungkyunkwan University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Business, Chemistry, and Education. Here are some of Sungkyunkwan University's most famous alumni:
- Byung-hyun Kim
- A South Korean baseball player.
- Moon So-ri
- A South Korean actress.
- Kim Jun-young
- A Korean academic, Ph.D. University of Minnesota-Minneapolis 1984.
- Kim Yeon-chul
- A South Korean associate professor.
- Shin Goo
- A South Korean actor.
- Song Joong-ki
- A South Korean actor.
- Ha Hyung-joo
- A South Korean judoka.
- Carlos Gorito
- A Brazilian television personality active in South Korea.
- Krystal Jung
- A Korean-American singer and actress.
Who Are Sungkyunkwan University's Most Influential Faculty?
Sungkyunkwan University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Business, Chemistry, and Education. Here are some of Sungkyunkwan University's most famous faculty:
