Gyeongsang national university in Korea
HISTORY :
Gyeongsang National University is one of ten Flagship Korean National Universities located in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province. The university has three campuses and two of these are located in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province and the other is located in Tongyeong. The main campus is located at Gajwa-Dong in the city of Jinju, Chilam campus, Jinju has the college of medicine, and Tongyeong campus, an hour from Jinju by car, has the college of Marine Science. The motto of Gyeongsang National University(GNU) is Pioneer, and it states that the eyes of pioneers see far beyond the present to the future. The history of the university begun as Jinju Agricultural College founded in Jinju in 1948, then, accredited as national college in 1968 and in 1972, renamed as Gyeongsang National College. In 1980, the college was accredited as a national university by the ministry of education and renamed as Gyeongsang National University. For more than 60 years since its foundation, Gyeongsang National University has been educating talented students who have served not only for local community but also for national prosperity by leading them to be bigger asset in many places such as communities, industries, businesses and around the country and the world.
Student Enrollment:
As of 2023, Gyeongsang National University has approximately 24,502 students including undergraduate and graduate students enrolled.
University Programs:
Gyeongsang National University is made up of 12 colleges 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 Gyeongsang National University include applied life science along with biochemistry, agricultural science, and veterinary
International Students:
The international student population in Gyeongsang National University reaches approximately 2,400 international students and interacts with 260 universities in 39 countries around the world.
Activities:
As the top independent student organization elected by students, the General Student Association aims to claim the GNU students’ rights and opportunities to enjoy the true campus life and culture that they deserve. To achieve this goal, the General Student Association prioritizes student welfare and convenience as much as possible in representing the students as well as suggesting its policies.
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.
Gyeongsang National University Korean language training program
This Korean language/culture program has been designed for foreigners and Koreans who are not familiar with the Korean language due to living in other countries. Anyone who has an educational background of high school or higher can apply.
Tuition fee: KRW 1,200,000 per semester
First payment: KRW 4,800,000 (tuition fee for 1 year)
※ Payment of 1-year tuition fee is applied to those who have D-4 Visa (Korean Language Program Visa).
Outstanding undergraduate and major education programs
- College of Agriculture and Life Science
- College of Law
- College of Education
- College of Veterinary
- College of Nursing
- College of Medicine
- College of Marine Science
- Headquarters campus
Tuition fee Gyeongsang National University korea undergraduate training course
Admission fee: 0 won
College / Department Tuition Fee (KRW)
department Tuition for 1 semester
College / Department Tuition Fee (KRW)
Humanities, Social Sciences, Business 1,786,000
Natural Sciences 1,895,000
Engineering 2,051,000
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