Introduction to Pukyong National University (국립부경대학교)

Overview:

Pukyong National University is a national comprehensive university located in Busan, the second largest city in South Korea. It was formed in 1996 by the merger of Busan Institute of Technology, founded in 1924, and Busan Fisheries University, founded in 1941.

The school is famous for its research in the fields of marine science and aquatic science, and enjoys a high reputation in these fields.

Educational philosophy:

Pukyong National University adheres to the school motto of "honesty, creativity, and dedication" and is committed to cultivating talents with innovative spirit and practical ability.

The school emphasizes the teaching method of combining theory with practice, and encourages students to actively participate in scientific research and social service activities.

Disciplines and departments:

Pukyong University has multiple colleges, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses, covering humanities and social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, medicine, art and other fields.

Among them, majors such as marine science and technology, aquatic science, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and information and communication engineering are particularly prominent.

The school also has a dedicated graduate school, offering education at the master's and doctoral levels.

Rankings and Accreditation:

Pukyong University is one of the key universities in the BK21 project in South Korea, which means that the school has received government support and recognition in certain specific research fields.

In international rankings such as the QS World University Rankings, Pukyong University is usually ranked between 500 and 700, and the specific ranking changes every year.

The school is also one of the founding universities of the "Belt and Road" University Strategic Alliance, showing its activeness in international cooperation.

Cost:

As a national university, Pukyong University's tuition fees are relatively reasonable. Tuition fees vary depending on the major.

International students may need to pay additional application fees and other related fees. Specific tuition information should be obtained through the school's official website or directly contact the admissions office for the latest information.

Campus Facilities:

Pukyong University has two main campuses: Daeyeon Campus and Yongtang Campus. Both campuses are equipped with modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, dormitories and other infrastructure.

The campus environment is beautiful, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Internationalization:

The university actively promotes internationalization and has established partnerships with many universities around the world, including exchange programs and dual degree programs.

To attract and support international students, Pukyong National University offers a variety of professional courses taught in English, as well as language support and cultural adaptation assistance.

Contact Information:

Address:

Daeyeon Campus: 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea

Yongtang Campus: 100 Daehak-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea

Tel:

+82-51-629-6114

Website:

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

http://english.pknu.ac.kr/ (English)