Hanyang University Records an "All-Time High" 19th Place in QS Asia University Rankings

Recorded its highest-ever ranking in the 2027 assessment
International Research Network (IRN) indicator rose from 97th to 78th

Hanyang University ranked 19th in Asia in a global university ranking.

A view of Hanyang University's Seoul Campus. Hanyang University

Hanyang University announced on November 8 that it ranked 19th in Asia and sixth in South Korea in the 2027 QS Asia University Rankings, compiled by UK-based global university ranking organization QS.

Rising one place from 20th the previous year, the university returned to its all-time high ranking, which it had achieved in 2025. Its overall score also rose from 93.2 the previous year to 93.8, while its percentile improved from 98.8% to 99.0%. The QS Asia University Rankings assess universities in Asia based on 11 indicators, including reputation, international research collaboration, and research output.

Hanyang University received high marks for international research collaboration, faculty with doctoral degrees, and academic reputation. In particular, its International Research Network (IRN) indicator showed a notable improvement, rising 19 places from 97th the previous year to 78th.

The indicator for inbound exchange students from overseas universities who study at Hanyang and earn academic credits received a perfect score of 100 for the second consecutive year. The score for outbound exchange students from Hanyang who study at overseas universities also rose from 97.9 to 99.9.

International students accounted for 24.2 out of every 100 students, approximately 9.3 times the Asian regional median of 2.6. The university's academic reputation ranking rose one place from 42nd the previous year to 41st.

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