New metrics reshuffle top 30 university rankings, expose globalization gaps
The top 30 of The Korea Times University Rankings 2027 remained largely stable — 28 of last year's 30 universities held their places — but beneath that continuity, a revised methodology reshaped individual positions and exposed widening gaps in the quality and depth of internationalization at Korean universities. Seoul-based private universities dominated the top 30, though seven universities…
The top 30 universities in The Korea Times University Rankings 2027 remained largely unchanged, with 28 universities from last year maintaining their positions. However, a new set of metrics revealed changes in individual rankings and highlighted disparities in the internationalization efforts of Korean universities. Seoul-based private universities continued to lead the list, with seven universities outside the capital region also securing spots.
Notable institutions included Pusan, Kyungpook, Jeonbuk, and Chungnam national universities, as well as private institutions like Woosong, Handong Global, and Yeungnam universities. Yeungnam University and Kookmin University were the only new entrants, rising three and four spots respectively, from 32nd and 34th last year to 29th and 30th.
Yeungnam University's ascent was primarily due to its exceptional performance in international research, ranking ninth among 60 institutions with 30.95 points, securing the top position in the research category.
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