Introduction to Pusan ​​National University (PNU, 국립부산대학교)

Overview:

Pusan ​​National University is a national comprehensive university located in Busan, the second largest city in South Korea. It was founded by the government of the Republic of Korea in 1946.

As one of the BK21 engineering excellence universities in South Korea, PNU enjoys a high reputation in many disciplines, especially in engineering and technology fields such as architecture, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering.

Educational philosophy:

The school takes "Truth, Freedom, and Dedication" as its motto and is committed to cultivating talents with international vision and innovative ability.

PNU focuses on combining academic research with practical application and encourages students to participate in scientific research projects and social practice activities.

Disciplines and departments:

Pusan ​​National University has multiple colleges, including the College of Humanities, the College of Social Sciences, the College of Natural Sciences, the College of Engineering, the College of Medicine, etc., offering a wide range of undergraduate majors.

The Graduate School offers master's and doctoral programs, covering various fields from humanities to engineering technology.

Some of the school's strong majors include mechanical engineering, civil engineering, architecture, and Korean language and literature.

Rankings and Accreditation:

Pusan ​​National University is usually ranked between 500 and 700 in the QS World University Rankings, showing its good position among global higher education institutions.

The school is a member of the Asian University Collective Action Exchange Program, a member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, and has been accredited by the Korea Architecture Education Accreditation Agency (KAAB).

Majors such as mechanical engineering and civil engineering have been rated as excellent majors by the Korean Ministry of Education.

Fees:

Since Pusan ​​National University is a national university, tuition fees are relatively reasonable. The specific tuition fees will 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 directly consulted with the school's admissions office or visit the official website.

Campus Facilities:

Pusan ​​National University has four campuses, including Busan, Yangsan, Miryang, and Emei. Each campus is equipped with modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, dormitories and other infrastructure.

The campus environment is beautiful and provides a good learning and living environment.

Internationalization:

Pusan ​​National 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 offers a variety of professional courses taught in English and has a dedicated International Student Service Center to help international students adapt to the new environment.

Contact Information:

Address:

63 Beon-gil, Geumjeong-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea

Tel:

+82-51-510-2114

Website:

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

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