Korea National Sport University (KNSU or Korea Sports University, 한국체육대학교)

Overview

Established in 1976

Nature: National University

Location: Located in Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea.

Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of Korea National Sport University is to cultivate outstanding athletes, coaches and sports management talents with international competitiveness. The school is committed to improving students' professional skills in the field of sports through scientific training methods and systematic educational courses.

Historical Background

1976: Established in accordance with the Government Basic Law, it became the only national university in South Korea that focuses on sports education.

Modern: After decades of development, Korea National Sport University has become one of the top sports higher education institutions in South Korea and even Asia, and has trained many world-class athletes in multiple sports.

Disciplines and Faculties

Undergraduate Programs:

Department of Physical Education: Cultivate future physical education teachers and coaches.

Department of Sports Science: Research sports physiology, biomechanics, etc.

Department of Social Sports: Focus on community sports activities and social sports policies.

Department of Competitive Guidance: Cultivate high-level athletes and coaches.

Department of Leisure Sports: Research leisure activity management and outdoor sports.

Department of Sports Health Management: Focus on health promotion and sports rehabilitation.

Department of Elderly Sports Welfare: Focus on sports activities and welfare of the elderly.

Department of Taekwondo: Specializes in teaching Taekwondo skills and culture.

Department of Life Dance: Covers the teaching and creation of various dance forms.

Liberal Arts Courses: Provide comprehensive general education and teacher training.

Graduate Programs:

Master's and doctoral programs cover multiple directions such as sports, sports science, physical education, and sports management, providing students with opportunities for in-depth research.

Featured Majors

Department of Competitive Guidance: The department aims to cultivate top athletes and coaches in the Olympics and other international events.

Department of Taekwondo: As a representative of traditional Korean martial arts, the Taekwondo Department not only teaches techniques, but also focuses on cultural communication.

Department of Sports Health Management: Combines medicine and sports science to cultivate students' abilities in health promotion and sports rehabilitation.

Department of Social Sports: Emphasizes the social function of sports and cultivates professionals who can organize and promote community sports activities.

Campus

Seoul Campus: Located in Songpa District, Seoul, the campus has complete facilities, including modern gymnasiums, swimming pools, athletic fields, gyms, etc.

Dormitories: The school provides student dormitories to facilitate students' living and learning.

Contact Information

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

Address: 55 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea

Tel: +82-2-410-3114

Email: admission@knsu.ac.kr

Ranking

Domestic Ranking: Ranked among the top sports universities in Korea.

International Influence: Graduates of the Korea National Sports University have achieved remarkable results in previous Olympic Games, with the number of gold medals accounting for more than 30% of the country.

Other Information

Admission Requirements:

Undergraduate: Applicants usually need to have a high school diploma and pass the school's entrance examination. Some courses require Korean language proficiency (TOPIK Level 3 or above).

Postgraduate: Applicants usually need to have a bachelor's degree in a related major and pass the corresponding entrance examination. Some courses require Korean language 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 clubs, fitness centers and research institutions to provide students with abundant internship opportunities and enhance their practical work ability.

International cooperation: The Korea National Sport 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: The Korea National Sport University has strong research strength in sports science, sports training, sports management 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: The school's alumni are all over the world and have achieved outstanding achievements in the field of sports, especially in international competitions.

Campus life: The campus environment is beautiful and the facilities are advanced. Students can make full use of various resources for learning and training. In addition, the school also has a wealth of extracurricular activities and community organizations to enrich students' campus life.