Kyungpook National University in korea

Kyungpook National University in korea

HISTORY : 

Kyungpook National University is one of ten Flagship Korean National Universities representing Daegu Metropolitan City and Gyeongbuk Province in South Korea. It is located in the Daegu Metropolitan City, which used to be the capital city of the Gyeongbuk Province, South Korea before being separated from the mother province.

Kyungpook National University was founded on September, 1946 by upgrading the Colleges of Education, Medicine and Agriculture in Daegu to the National College. In October, 1951, Colleges of Education, Medicine, Agriculture, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Law and Political Sciences combined into Kyungpook National University. Other departments including Engineering and Dentistry were established sequentially to create what is now known as Kyungpook National University.

Student Enrollment:

As of 2023, Kyungpook National University has approximately 31,516 undergraduate students and 7,100 graduate students.

University Programs:

Kyungpook National University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across 20 different colleges, including the College of Humanities, College of Social Sciences, College of Natural Sciences and College of Medicine. Some of the most popular programs at Kyungpook National University include College of Nursing and College of Veterinary Medicine

International Students:

Kyungpook National University enrolls over 1,712 international students each year. 

The university is popular with international students due to its low tuition fees. Around 40% of undergraduate and 80% of postgraduate international students receive scholarships to help with tuition fees, and their travel and living costs.

Activites:

Training Center
The KNU Training Center was built in June 1986 to encourage and facilitate the continued personal development of university students and staff members through holistic approaches to mind-body training.

Sports Promotion Center
The KNU Sports Promotion Center was build in 1972 to encourage university students and staff to adopt a healthy lifestyle by incorporating regular exercise into their daily routine under the KNU sports promotion committee regulation

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.

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Kyungpook National University Korean language training program

Period	Class Days Per Week	Class Hours Per Day
40 weeks	20 hours (Mon. through Fri.)	4 hours

Outstanding undergraduate and major education programs

College of Humanities

College of Social Sciences

College of Natural Sciences

College of Economics and Business Administration

College of Engineering

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

College of Music and Visual Arts

Teachers’ College

College of Veterinary Medicine

College of Human Ecology

College of Nursing

College of IT Engineering

College of Pharmacy

Global Leaders School

School of Public Administration

Undeclared Major

College of Ecology and Environmental Science

College of Science and Engineering

School of Health and Welfare

Tuition fee Kyungpook National University undergraduate training course

Admission fee
0 won

Department Tuition for 1 semester

College / Department     Tuition Fee (KRW)
Humanities, Social Sciences, Business 1,781,000
Natural Sciences             2,179,000 
art, music and physical education             2,410,000 
Engineering           2,331,000

Location

80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, South Korea