Korea National Sport University (한국체육대학교, abbreviated as Korea National Sport University/KNSU)

Overview

Established: December 30, 1976

Nature: National Sports University

Location: The main campus is located at 162 Olympic-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea, with convenient transportation and beautiful environment.

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

Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of Korea National Sport University is "to cultivate outstanding athletes and instructors with international standards", emphasizing the cultivation of sports talents with international competitiveness and social responsibility through high-quality sports education and research.

Historical Background

December 30, 1976: Korea National Sport University was established. It is the only national sports university in South Korea that focuses on sports education.

August 1985: Moved to the current address in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

March 1, 1993: Officially renamed Korea National Sport University

Modern: Korea National Sports University has become an important center for sports education and research in Korea, and has trained a large number of outstanding athletes and coaches.

Disciplines and Departments

Undergraduate Programs:

School of Sports Science: Sports Education, Sports Management, Leisure Sports, Sports Biomechanics, Sports Physiology, Sports Psychology, etc.

School of Sports Technology: Track and Field, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Swimming, Gymnastics, Taekwondo, Judo, Wrestling, Fencing, Archery, Golf, etc.

School of Sports Health: Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Therapy, Sports Nutrition, etc.

School of Life Sports: Community Sports, Sports for the Elderly, Sports for the Disabled, etc.

Graduate Programs:

Each college has master's and doctoral programs covering multiple directions such as sports science, sports technology, sports health, and life sports.

Featured Majors

Sports Science: Research on theories and practices in the fields of sports education, sports management, and leisure sports.

Sports Technology: Cultivate athletes and coaches with high-level competitive abilities.

Sports Health: Research on theories and practices in the fields of sports rehabilitation, sports therapy, and sports nutrition.

Life Sports: Research on theories and practices in the fields of community sports, sports for the elderly, and sports for the disabled.

Campus

Songpa Campus: Located at 162 Olympic-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul, the campus has a beautiful environment and modern facilities, including advanced laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, etc.

Contact Information

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

Address: 162 Olympic-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Tel: +82-2-403-7114

Email: admission@knsu.ac.kr

Ranking

QS World University Rankings 2023: Not in the top 1000

QS Asian University Rankings 2023: Not in the top 500

JoongAng Ilbo University Comprehensive Assessment 2023: Ranked first among Korean sports universities

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.). Admission requirements are relatively strict and competition is fierce.

Graduate students: 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 sports institutions and enterprises to provide students with abundant internship opportunities and enhance their practical work ability.

International cooperation: Korea National Sports 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: Korea National Sports University has achieved remarkable results in many research fields, especially in sports science, sports technology, sports health, and life sports.

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: Alumni of Korea National Sports University are spread across all walks of life, and many alumni have achieved outstanding achievements in sports, education, culture and other fields.

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