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 Korea Times University Rankings 2027 maintained a largely unchanged list of the top 30 universities, with 28 of last year's positions remaining the same. However, a new methodology revealed changes in individual rankings and highlighted disparities in internationalization efforts among Korean universities. Seoul-based private universities continued to lead the rankings, with seven institutions outside the capital also achieving top 30 status.
These universities encompassed regional flagship national universities like Pusan, Kyungpook, Jeonbuk, and Chungnam, as well as private institutions with a focus on internationalization, such as Woosong, Handong Global, and Yeungnam. Yeungnam University and Kookmin University were the only new entrants, advancing three and four spots respectively, from 32nd and 34th place last year to 29th and 30th.
The rise of Yeungnam University was primarily attributed to its strong performance in international research, which ranked ninth among 60 institutions with a score of 30.95 points, securing the top position in the research category.
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