Chonnam National University in korea
HISTORY :
Chonnam National University (CNU) is one of ten Flagship Korean National Universities located in Gwangju and South Jeolla Province, South Korea. In March 2006, Yeosu National University merged with Chonnam National University to become a satellite campus. CNU ranked the 10th nationwide and the 420th worldwide in world university rankings in the CWUR (Center for World University Rankings). It was also the 1st among the nine Korean national flagship universities in “Asia’s Top 75 Most Innovative Universities” in 2017 Reuters. CNU has also expanded its global reach by establishing partnerships with 499 Universities in 62 countries as of 2019. Chonnam National University was established on January 1, 1952, from the merger of five universities in South Jeolla Province. A second merger with Yosu National University in 2006 created the separate Yosu Campus of CNU. In 1980, members of the university’s student body played a key role in instigating the Gwangju Uprising.
Student Enrollment:
As of 2023, Chonnam National University has approximately 25,609 undergraduate students and 4,471 graduate students.
University Programs:
Chonnam National University now offers courses in major areas of academic studies with 16 colleges and 11 graduate schools including the College of Humanities, College of Social Sciences, College of Natural Sciences and College of Business Administration. Some of the most popular programs at Chonnam National University include agricultural studies, life sciences, computer science, biorobotics, engineering, and medical sciences.
International Students:
The international student population in Chonnam National University reaches approximately 2,000 from 75 different countries. Approximately 500 exchange students are admitted into Chonnam National University per year.
The university maintains international ties with 136 universities in 26 countries: Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
Activities:
Chonnam National University International Peer Support aims to enhance academic achievement and adaptation to university life for incoming international undergraduate and exchange students by pairing them with Korean partner students.
Application Submission: International students must complete an online application form and submit the required documents, which typically include academic transcripts, English proficiency test scores (such as TOEFL or IELTS), letters of recommendation, and a personal statement or essay.
Visa Application: After being accepted, international students must apply for a student visa at the nearest Korean embassy or consulate in their home country. To obtain a student visa, the student must provide a valid passport, an acceptance letter from the university, and proof of financial support.
Arrival and Enrollment: Once the student arrives in Korea, they must attend an orientation session and register for classes.
Admission Review: Once the application and supporting documents are received, the university will review the application and make an admission decision based on the applicant’s academic background, English proficiency, and other qualifications.
Interview (Optional): Some departments or programs may require an interview as part of the admission process. The interview may be conducted in-person or via video conference.
Admission Notification: Applicants will be notified of their admission decision via email or mail.
It is important to note that the admission process and requirements may vary depending on the program and the student’s country of origin. Therefore, it is recommended that international students check with the specific department or program they are interested in for more detailed information about the application process.
Chonnam National University Korean language training program
Two sessions of Korean classes are provided for all international students free of charge. The Language Education Center offers various levels of Korean language classes and programs for international students and foreign residents of Korea in general.
| Semester | Term (10 Weeks) | Application Deadline | Placement Test | |
| D-4-1 visa applicants | Applicants with another visa | |||
| Spring | 2023.03.06.~2023.05.15. | 2022.12.16. | 2023.02.24. | 2023.02.28. |
| Summer | 2023.05.30.~2023.08.08. | 2023.03.17. | 2023.05.12. | 2023.05.16. |
| Fall | 2023.09.04.~2023.11.16. | 2023.06.23. | 2023.08.18. | 2023.08.21. |
| Winter | 2023.11.27.~2024.02.06. | 2023.09.08. | 2023.11.17. | 2023.11.20. |
Admission fee: KRW 50,000
Tuition: KRW 1,300,000 per semester (KRW 5,200,000 for 4 sessions)
Outstanding undergraduate and major education programs
- College of Artificial Intelligence Convergence
- College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
- College of Arts
- College of Business Administration
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Human Ecology
- College of Humanities
- College of Law
- College of Medicine
- College of Natural Sciences
- College of Nursing
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Social Sciences
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- College of Culture & Social Sciences (Yeosu Campus)
- College of Engineering Sciences (Yeosu Campus)
- College of Fisheries & Ocean Sciences (Yeosu Campus)
- Division of Biological Sciences and Technology
- Division of Self-designed Interdisciplinary Studies
- Bachelor-master’s degree program for School of Dentistry
Tuition fee Chonnam National University undergraduate training course
Admission fee: 0 won
department Tuition for 1 semester
College / Department Tuition Fee (KRW)
Humanities, Social Sciences, Business 1,137,000
Natural Sciences 2,050,000
Engineering 2,220,000
art, music and physical education 2,286,000
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