Originally, it was founded in 1398 by the Joseon Dynasty located in the heart of central Seoul. SKKU, SKKUCollegeofEngineering, 성균관대학교, 공과대학. About SKK Graduate School of China (SKK GSC) SKKU is considered to be one of the leading higher education institutions in Korea according to various ranking authorities – e.g., 15 th in Asia by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 89th worldwide by Times Higher Education (THE) in 2020. SKKU maintained the top 3 in Korea this year. Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU or simply Seongdae, Hangul: 성균관대학교; hanja:成均館大學校) is a private research university with campuses in Seoul and Suwon. Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is one of the top Private universities in Suwon, South Korea. It is ranked #88 in QS Global World Rankings 2021. Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), is ranked as one of the top undergraduate programs in South Korea. Sungkyunkwan University is a national university with 622 years of glorious history and shining tradition. Its name means, "Sung (成, to make), Kyun (均, harmonious society), Kwan (館, institute)." The university has led the development of higher education in Korea by challenging and innovating with a mind for sharing and coexistence. 88 th. Sungkyunkwan University is ranked #205 in Best Global Universities. QS World University Ranking 2011/2012 1. 1242. share.