Kyungpook National University (경북대학교, Kyungpook National University, referred to as KNU)

Overview

Established: 1946

Nature: National University

Location: The main campus is located in Daegu, South Korea, and there are other branch campuses.

Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of Kyungpook National University is "truth, justice and freedom", and it is committed to cultivating talents with innovative spirit and international vision. The school emphasizes academic research and social services, and pays attention to the comprehensive development of students.

Historical Background

1946: Founded, initially named Kyungpook Normal University.

1951: Developed into a national comprehensive university consisting of 5 colleges.

1953: Renamed Kyungpook National University.

Modern: Kyungpook National University has become one of the top national universities in South Korea and enjoys a high reputation in many fields.

Disciplines and Faculties

Undergraduate Programs:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Department of Korean Language and Literature, Department of English and English, Department of History, Department of Philosophy, etc.

College of Natural Sciences: Department of Mathematics, Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, Department of Life Sciences, etc.

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

College of Medicine: Department of Medicine, Department of Nursing, etc.

College of Pharmacy: Department of Pharmacy, etc.

College of Teachers: Department of Education, Department of Physical Education, etc.

College of Economics and Trade: Department of Economics, Department of International Trade, etc.

College of Law: Department of Law, etc.

College of Arts: Department of Music, Department of Fine Arts, etc.

College of Agriculture: Department of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Horticultural Sciences, etc.

College of Veterinary Medicine: Department of Veterinary Medicine, etc.

Postgraduate Programs:

Each college has master's and doctoral programs, covering humanities and social sciences, natural sciences, engineering technology, medicine, pharmacy, education, economics and trade, law, art, agronomy, veterinary medicine, etc.

Featured Majors

College of Engineering: has strong research strength in mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, computer engineering, etc.

College of Medicine: has excellent medical education resources and research facilities.

College of Pharmacy: has significant research results in drug development and pharmacology.

Teachers College: has trained a large number of excellent teachers and educators.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences: offers a wide range of humanities and social science courses.

College of Natural Sciences: has a deep accumulation in basic scientific research.

College of Economics and Trade: provides students with a wide range of business knowledge and practical opportunities.

School of Law: trains legal professionals and conducts related legal research.

School of Arts: has rich teaching experience in music and visual arts.

College of Agriculture: focuses on modern agricultural technology and sustainable agricultural research.

College of Veterinary Medicine: trains veterinary professionals and conducts research on animal health and disease prevention.

Campus

Daegu Campus: The main campus is located in Daegu Metropolitan City. The campus environment is beautiful and the facilities are complete, including libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, etc.

Sangju Campus: Located in Sangju City, North Gyeongsang Province, it mainly focuses on engineering.

Medical College Campus: Located in Jung-gu, Daegu, it focuses on medical education and research.

Contact Information

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

Address: 80 Daemyeong-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea

Tel: +82-53-950-1114

Email: admission@knu.ac.kr

Ranking

2022THE World University Impact Ranking: 13th in the world, 1st in South Korea.

2022 QS Asian University Ranking: 93rd.

2023 QS World University Ranking: 501-510.

2022-2023 CWUR World University Ranking: 412th.

Ranking of National Universities in Korea: Usually ranked second, second only to Seoul National University.

Other Information

Admission Requirements:

Undergraduate: Applicants usually need to have a high school diploma, and some courses require Korean proficiency (TOPIK Level 3 or above). 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 companies and research institutions to provide students with abundant internship opportunities and enhance their practical work ability.

International cooperation: Kyungpook 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: Kyungpook National University has achieved remarkable results in many research fields, especially in engineering technology, medicine, pharmacy, natural sciences 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: Kyungpook National University alumni are spread across all walks of life, and many alumni have achieved outstanding achievements in their respective fields, including former President Park Chung-hee.

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