33 Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University faculty named among world’s top 2% of scientists
Thirty-three faculty members from Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University have been recognized in the prestigious Stanford-Elsevier list of the world’s top 2% most influential researchers.
Sejong University achieved an impressive ranking of eighth among Korean universities and 281st globally in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The university scored an overall 55.8 points, placing it among the top 10 of the 44 Korean institutions assessed by the U.K.-based ranking agency. Last year, Sejong University was ranked in the 251-300 band, but this year, it secured the 281st position globally out of the 2,297 universities evaluated worldwide.
The university attributed its success to its exceptional performance in the research quality category, where it received 90.5 points, a figure higher than any other Korean university. This accomplishment makes Sejong University the sole Korean university to score above 90 in this category, underscoring its strength in research quality.
The category considers several factors, including citation impact, research strength, research excellence, and research influence. The university's strong performance in these areas has contributed to its high ranking.
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