Sungkyunkwan University(SKKU) was ranked first among Korean universities for two years in a row, according to 2014 University Rankings by Korean major newpaper JoongAng Daily. The improvement of reputation and professors' research power are interpreted as the main causes of SKKU's rise in the ranking. It is also considered that many years' steady investments on education and research have generated gradual achievements after SKKU's recruitment of its foundation. The following ranks after SKKU are Korea, Seoul and Yonsei.
2014 University Rankings by JoongAng Daily have evaluated the universities with 4 indexes (32 detailed indicators) out of 300 points. The scores of each section are different; กโ90 for educational environment and financial condition กโ100 for professor and research กโ50 for globalization กโ60 for social reputation.
During this period, SKKU did not stop its investments on education and research. For instance, SKKU improved the educational environment by building and remodeling new classrooms, expending scholarships and building dormitories. It also invited world-class professors and expanded research investments.
Thanks to SKKU's consistent investments on education and research after setting a medium-and long-term vision, many achievements have become visible since 2011. Naturally, SKKU's reputation has been improved not only domestically, but internationally as well.