Ajou University entered the top 400 best universities in the world for the first time, according to the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) rankings. It ranked 8th among comprehensive universities in South Korea.
The THE World University Rankings 2026 evaluated 2,191 universities from 115 countries. The assessment was conducted across 17 indicators grouped into five key categories: teaching quality, research environment, research quality, international performance, and industry engagement. The THE rankings are distinguished by their emphasis not only on reputation but also on the real-world conditions of teaching and research.
Ajou University previously entered the top 500 in 2024 and 2025. Its entry into the top 400 in 2026 confirms the university's stable and progressive development.