Changwon National University Posts an "80-Place Rise" in the 2027 QS Asia University Rankings

Changwon National University ranked 80 places higher than last year in the 2027 QS Asia University Rankings (QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027).

According to Changwon National University on November 5, QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), a global university ranking organization based in the United Kingdom, announced the results of the 2027 QS Asia University Rankings on November 3.

Changwon National University ranked 701st to 710th, up 80 places from 781st to 790th the previous year.

Changwon National University's performance in the 2027 QS Asia University Rankings. [Image provided by Changwon National University]

The number of institutions evaluated increased by 196, or 12.8%, from 1,526 in 2026 to 1,722 in 2027.

The university said, "This achievement marks a rebound after five years, halting the decline in the rankings that had continued over the past few years. It is a meaningful turning point in restoring the university's international competitiveness."

It added, "Despite the significant increase in the number of institutions evaluated, we rose 80 places, reversing the decline in the rankings that had continued over the past few years."

The university also said that its own analysis of the QS results showed it moved from the top 51.4% of evaluated institutions the previous year to the top 40.9% this year, placing it above approximately 60% of all institutions evaluated.

It also said that, among the reputation indicators that account for half of the overall evaluation, its academic reputation score rose by 6.7 points, from 12.4 the previous year to 19.1, while its employer reputation score increased by 5.2 points, from 8.9 to 14.1.

The QS Asia University Rankings assess the competitiveness of universities in Asia based on 11 indicators, including academic reputation (30%), employer reputation (20%), faculty-to-student ratio (10%), and international research network (10%). The academic and employer reputation scores incorporate survey results from the most recent five years.

The university said, "Since the launch of the University Performance Management Institute last year, we have stepped up our strategic response to global university rankings. In this evaluation, both reputation indicators improved. This is a meaningful change that demonstrates the importance of the university's ongoing efforts and systematic performance management."

The university plans to systematically collect and manage data related to global university rankings through the University Performance Management Institute, and analyze annual evaluation results and changes in key indicators.

It also plans to identify areas for improvement through ongoing, data-based monitoring and share the findings with relevant departments for use in the university's mid- to long-term development strategies and performance improvements.

Jeong Daeun, head of the University Performance Management Institute, said, "We will continue to accumulate and manage data related to global university rankings and closely analyze changes in key indicators and performance. We will work to ensure this rebound leads to sustained performance improvements and stronger international competitiveness."

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