Jeju National University (JNU)

Overview

Established in 1952

Nature: National University

Location: The main campus is located in Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. It is one of the ten national universities directly under the South Korean central government.

Current President: You may need to refer to the latest information for specific information

Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of Jeju National University is "pursuing truth, creating value, and contributing to society", emphasizing the cultivation of talents with international competitiveness and social responsibility through high-quality education and research.

Disciplines and Departments

Undergraduate Programs:

College of Humanities: Department of Mandarin, Department of Chinese, Department of Japanese, Department of English, Department of Philosophy, Department of History, etc.

College of Social Sciences: Department of Political Science and Diplomacy, Department of Public Administration, Department of Economics, Department of Business Administration, Department of Sociology, Department of Psychology, etc.

College of Natural Sciences: Department of Mathematics, Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, Department of Biology, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Statistics, etc.

College of Engineering: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, etc.

College of Medicine and Health Sciences: Department of Medicine, Department of Nursing, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, etc.

College of Art and Design: Department of Fine Arts, Department of Music, Department of Design, etc.

College of Law: Department of Law

College of Education: Department of Education, Department of Education in Various Disciplines

College of International Studies: Department of International Relations, Department of International Business, etc.

Graduate Programs:

Each college has master's and doctoral programs covering multiple directions such as humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, medicine and health sciences, and art and design.

Featured Majors

Ocean Tourism: Jeju National University's Ocean Tourism major enjoys a high reputation in Korea and internationally, especially in the fields of tourism management and marine resource development.

Biotechnology: The biotechnology major has conducted a lot of research in the field of life sciences and achieved remarkable results.

Business: The business major plays an important role in the field of business education in Korea and has trained a large number of outstanding business talents.

Education: The education major plays an important role in the field of teacher education and has trained a large number of outstanding teachers.

Information Technology: The information technology major has conducted a lot of research in the fields of computer science and information technology and has close cooperative relations with many companies.

Campus

Jeju Campus: Located in Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, the campus has a beautiful environment and modern facilities, including advanced laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, etc.

Contact Information

Official Website: https://www.jejunu.ac.kr/

Address: 1, Wenzheng Road, Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea

Tel: +82-64-754-2114

Email: admission@jejunu.ac.kr

Ranking

2022 QS World University Rankings: 1001-1200

2021 THE World University Rankings: 1001-1200

2014/2015 QS Asian University Rankings: On par with China University of Political Science and Law (56th among the top 100 universities in China) and Chuo University in Japan, it is one of the top 20 high-quality higher education universities in South Korea.

Ranked 151st in Asia in the 2009 QS World University Rankings

2021 Times THE World Ranking of Medicine: 600+

JoongAng Ilbo's "Comprehensive Assessment of International Education": Ranked First in Korea

JoongAng Ilbo's "Comprehensive Assessment of Educational Conditions and Financial Capacity": Ranked Fourth in Korea

Other Information

Admission Requirements:

Undergraduate: Applicants usually need to have a high school diploma, some courses require Korean proficiency (TOPIK Level 3 or above), and English-taught courses require English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).

Postgraduate: Applicants usually need to have a bachelor's degree in a related major, some courses require Korean proficiency (TOPIK Level 4-6), and English-taught courses require English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).

Scholarships: The school offers a variety of scholarship opportunities, including government scholarships, on-campus scholarships, etc., to help outstanding students reduce their financial burden.

Internship Opportunities: The school cooperates with many companies and research institutions to provide students with abundant internship opportunities and enhance their practical work ability.

International Cooperation: Jeju National University has signed academic exchange agreements with many universities around the world, providing exchange student programs and dual degree programs to help students expand their international perspectives.

Features and Achievements

Academic Research: Jeju National University has achieved remarkable results in many research fields, especially in marine tourism, biotechnology, business, education, information technology and other fields.

Internationalization: The school actively promotes the internationalization process, attracts a large number of international students and scholars, and provides a variety of international courses and programs.

Alumni Network: Jeju National University's alumni are spread across all walks of life, and many alumni have achieved outstanding achievements in politics, business, culture and other fields.

Campus Life: Jeju National University has convenient transportation and complete living facilities. There are many student associations and clubs on campus, which enrich students' extracurricular life.