Healthcare Ajou University Hospital Ranks 39th in Newsweek's 'World's Best Smart Hospitals'…Enters Global TOP 40

Ajou University Hospital has ranked 39th in the 'The World's Best Smart Hospitals 2027' evaluation released by American news magazine Newsweek. This is the 4th highest ranking among domestic healthcare institutions in South Korea.

First Entry into Global TOP 40…Three Consecutive Years of Remarkable Ascent

This evaluation was conducted by Newsweek in partnership with global survey specialist Statista, which comprehensively analyzed the digital technology utilization and advanced medical infrastructure levels of 350 major healthcare institutions worldwide from multiple angles. The evaluation criteria include ▲online recommendations from medical professionals (67.5%) ▲smart hospital maturity (30%) ▲international certifications related to digital healthcare (2.5%), among others.

Ajou University Hospital demonstrated remarkable momentum by jumping 42 positions to reach 39th place this year, following 98th place in 2025 and 81st place in 2026. With a steep upward trajectory over three consecutive years and establishment within the global top 40, the hospital has definitively proven its influence in the world's smart healthcare market.

Combining AI Diagnostics with Latest Robotic Surgery…Fruits of Clinical Innovation

Behind this impressive growth lies the proactive introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge information and communication technology (ICT) into clinical practice. Ajou University Hospital has successfully implemented AI-based chest X-ray diagnostic assistance technology and integrated image-voice interpretation systems in clinical settings, simultaneously enhancing diagnostic accuracy and clinical efficiency.

Furthermore, the hospital has proactively adopted the latest 5th-generation robotic surgery equipment 'da Vinci 5' and focused on further strengthening its capacity for personalized precision surgical care for patients.

"Building Patient-Centered Smart Environment…Will Present Standards for Future Medicine"

Cho Jae-ho, President of Ajou University Hospital, stated, "This achievement is the fruit of all employees' dedication in proactively integrating advanced digital technology into clinical practice and establishing a smart healthcare environment that prioritizes patient safety above all else. Going forward, we will deeply integrate AI and digital healthcare throughout the entire clinical process to maximize the quality of medical services and take a leap forward as a hospital that sets the standards for future medicine."