Introduction to Kongju National University (공주대학교)

Overview:

Gongju University is a national comprehensive university located in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. It was founded in 1948 and was originally Gongju Normal University. In 1991, the school was promoted to a comprehensive university and renamed Gongju University.

As the only national university in Chungcheongnam-do, Gongju University has an important educational position in the region and is also one of the well-known universities in central South Korea.

Educational philosophy:

The school takes "truth, innovation and service" as its core values ​​and is committed to cultivating students' critical thinking ability, creativity and social responsibility.

Emphasizes the teaching method of combining theory with practice, and encourages students to participate in scientific research projects and community service activities.

Disciplines and departments:

Gongju University has multiple colleges, including the College of Teachers, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Natural Sciences, the College of Engineering, the College of Industrial Sciences, the College of Health Imaging, etc.

It offers a wide range of undergraduate majors, covering a variety of fields from humanities to engineering technology.

The Graduate School offers master's and doctoral programs, supporting in-depth professional research and development.

Rankings and Accreditation:

Gongju University ranks in the top ten among the 44 national and public universities in South Korea and is a key university in the country.

In 2014, Gongju University was awarded the title of International Education Quality Assurance System (IEQAS) by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Law of South Korea.

It ranks 56th among Korean universities in the 2020 QS Asian University Rankings.

Fees:

As a national university, Gongju University's tuition fees are relatively reasonable compared to private universities. The specific tuition fees vary depending on the major and degree level.

International students may need to pay additional application fees and other related fees. The latest tuition information should be consulted directly with the school's admissions office or visit the official website.

The school also provides a variety of scholarship opportunities for outstanding students to help reduce the financial burden.

Campus Facilities:

Gongju University has four campuses, namely Gongju Singwan Campus, Gongju Yulong Campus, Cheonan Campus and Yesan Campus.

Each campus is equipped with modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, dormitories and other infrastructure.

The campus environment is beautiful and suitable for study and life.

Internationalization:

Gongju University actively promotes the internationalization process and has established cooperative relationships with many universities around the world to provide overseas exchange programs and dual degree opportunities.

In order to attract and support international students, the school provides professional courses taught in English and has a dedicated International Student Service Center to help international students adapt to the new environment.

International students:

Gongju University has an international student group from all over the world, and about hundreds of students are international students.

The school provides a series of support services for international students, including language support, accommodation arrangements, cultural activities, etc.

Contact Information:

Address:

Singun Campus: 330-701 Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea

Cheonan Campus: 336-701 Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea

Yesan Campus: 350-701 Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea

Tel:

+82-41-850-1114 (Switchboard)

Website:

http://www.kongju.ac.kr/ (Korean)