For the past 62 years, the University has developed remarkably, contributing to the fulfillment of a "cultural world for humanity" as the leader of the future of academics and the creator of common values for humanity.
Education
In this new vision for a university that transcends the traditional notion of the university as a mere physical location and the limitations of an exclusive academe, Kyung Hee University will rise to international prestige and develop into an international center of research, education, and praxis that brings together reality and imagination, the basics and applied sciences, and theory and practice. Pursuing "Global Eminence" on a foundation of academic excellence, Kyung Hee University will become an academic community that fulfills its social responsibility by cultivating world citizens with the capacity for communication and public service.
Research
The Kyung Hee Medical Center was established in 1971 with the motto "toward a disease-free civilization," and has been developing as a future-oriented digital hospital with the acquisition of cutting-edge medical technology such as robotic surgery machinery.
Kyung Hee UniversityKey Statistics & Highlights
#301Ranking
1,177Academic Staff
20,599Students
5,150Students (int'l)
11,123Students (female)
Student services
The KHU Counseling Reservation System for Foreign Students offers assistance to international students regarding academics and life in Korea through counseling or by connecting students to translators for easy communication in their respective languages. Language assistance in this program is offered in Chinese, Japanese, English, Mongolian, and Russian.
Library services
The Central Library on Kyung Hee University's Seoul Campus opened with 700 books donated by Dr. Young Seek Choue in 1951 in a temporary building in Busan amidst the Korean War. The current building is made of stone and was completed on June 13, 1968. As of October 2011, it had about 1.33 million books and 32,000 electronic journals.
Student clubs
The IFCC brings together Korean students and international students to build friendships and foster cultural exchange. Through participation in the IFCC, students can build an international network while gaining global experiences. Also, the exchanges that occur among IFCC's members increase a proper mutual understanding of culture.
Accreditation
Kyung Hee University College of Human Ecology and the Department of Housing and Interior Design received the highest level of six year “Full Accreditation” from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Foundation for the Housing Science undergrad and graduate academic programs in property management (PM) and facility management (FM).
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Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 18%South Korea
Top 4.7%Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
301
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
2024
2025
2026
401
301
301
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QS World University Rankings
309
By TopUniversities
Climbed 22 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
328
331
309
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Best Global Universities Rankings
408
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 79 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
2025
2026
2027
516
487
408
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World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
251
251
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My experience at Konyang University has been overall very positive. The university provides a modern learning environment with well-equipped classrooms and supportive faculty members. Professors are generally helpful and encourage students to participate actively in class.
As an international student, I found the environment welcoming, and there are opportunities to meet students from different countries. The campus facilities, including dormitories and libraries, are good and comfortable.
However, there are some challenges such as language barriers in daily life and limited part-time job opportunities in smaller cities. Improving career support and more English-based services would make the experience even better.
Overall, I would recommend Konyang University to students looking for quality education in South Korea.
Posted bymohit
Studied fromUnknown
Posted onAug 2026
3/5
not bad
My overall study experience was generally positive and met most of my expectations. The curriculum covered essential foundational topics, and the professors were knowledgeable and accessible when students needed extra support. Campus resources and online portals were clear and easy to navigate, which helped keep coursework organized throughout the term.
However, there is room for improvement in administrative communication and career guidance services. Updates regarding course schedules or campus events could be communicated more promptly, and more practical hands-on workshops would be beneficial for real-world preparation. Overall, it provided a solid academic foundation with moderate areas to refine.
Posted bysoukaina bahmad
Studied fromSep 2024 - Jul 2028
Posted onAug 2026
3/5
It was nice but stressed
The course is something I'm really passionate about but I really needed to put in more effort in it
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