Seoul, South Korea
Korea University
Korea University published 9,288 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 3.0% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 21% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 271st of 1,712 universities worldwide and 5th in South Korea.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 278 cited 50+ times | 87 |
| Research output | 9,288 articles | 91 |
| Share highly cited | 3.0% of its articles | 74 |
| International collaboration | 21% with co-authors abroad | 48 |
Can graduates of medical schools in South Korea train in the US?
The country has a WFME-recognized accreditor. Graduates of schools it accredits meet ECFMG's accreditation requirement for US residency.
- Korean Institute of Medical Education and Evaluation (KIMEE): recognized until 2026 September
A school must itself be accredited by that agency. Every country's status.
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Official site: korea.ac.kr
Questions
How does Korea University rank for medicine?
It ranks 271st of 1,712 universities worldwide and 5th in South Korea on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. Korea University: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/south-korea/korea-university/
Sources: OpenAlex (CC0), medicine-field articles published 2021–2025; World Federation for Medical Education, agencies with recognition status (October 2026). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)