Which university is better in terms of ranking: Korea University or Sungkyunkwan University?
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Check the table listed below for Korea University and Sungkyunkwan University ranking by various ranking bodies worldwide:
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Korea University
Sungkyunkwan University
Shiksha Popularity Rankings
#187 in World
#180 in World
QS Rankings 2026
#61
#126
Times Higher Education 2025
#189
#102
US News & World Report 2025
# 288 in Best Global Universities
# 271 in Best Global Universities
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| A |
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