Kyungpook National University
جامعة كيونغبوك الوطنية
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Kyungpook National University (KNU) is a flagship national university in Daegu whose roots go back to 1946, when Daegu's colleges of education, medicine and agriculture became a national college; it took its current name in 1951 and added a Sangju campus after merging with Sangju National University in 2008. It has over twenty colleges and schools, including medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and law, and ranks =519th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 501-550 in the THE 2027 rankings. Teaching is mainly in Korean with some English-taught courses, and KNU hosts Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) students at undergraduate and graduate level.
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
2026 undergraduate tuition per semester for new international students: KRW 1,954,000 (economics, business and public administration) to KRW 2,670,000 (fine arts), e.g. KRW 2,531,000 for engineering and IT engineering and KRW 2,379,000 for natural sciences, per the fall 2026 admissions guide. Application fee KRW 80,000; no separate undergraduate admission fee is listed, and first-semester TOPIK-based scholarships range from 16% (level 3) to 100% (level 6). Graduate tuition in the fall 2024 guide was KRW 2,628,000 to 4,851,000 per semester including a KRW 189,000 entrance fee.
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
International applicants (the applicant and both parents must be non-Korean nationals) apply online through UwayApply via the Office of International Affairs site, then submit paper documents. There are two intakes a year: a spring round in October and a fall round in April (the fall 2026 undergraduate round ran 13 April to 1 May 2026, with online interviews). Undergraduates need TOPIK level 3 or 4 depending on the department, or in some departments an English score (e.g. TOEFL iBT 59, IELTS 5.5), plus a bank balance of at least KRW 16 million. Graduate applicants need TOPIK 3+ or, where allowed, TOEFL iBT 71 or IELTS 5.5. Fall 2027 dates are not yet published officially.
Official admission announcementLife and living
South Korea
Life and living
South Korea
Studying and living in South Korea
Costs and living
Tuition Fees in South Korea (2026/2027): • National Universities: 2,000 to 4,500 USD per semester (approximately 2.6M to 5.8M KRW). • Private Universities: 3,500 to 7,500 USD per semester (Humanities: 4M–5M KRW; Engineering and Sciences: 6M–8M KRW). Living Expenses & Financial Proof: • Average living costs: 700 to 1,100 USD per month (~900,000 to 1,400,000 KRW) including university dormitories which cost 300–500 USD/month, food, and transport. • Financial proof for D-2 Student Visa: Bank statement verifying approximately 20,000 USD for universities in the Seoul Capital Area, or 18,000 USD for regional universities.
Working while studying
Work During Studies: • D-2 visa holders can work part-time up to 20–25 hours per week during term time (extended to 30 hours for students with TOPIK Level 4+), and unlimited hours during summer and winter breaks with university and immigration approval. • Minimum hourly wage: ~9,860 to 12,000 KRW. Post-Study Work & Settlement: • Graduates can switch to the D-10 Job Seeker Visa, allowing up to 2 full years to secure employment in South Korea. • Successful candidates convert to the E-7 Professional Employment Visa or F-2 Points-Based Resident Visa, leading to permanent residency pathways for STEM talent.
Faculties and programmes
23 faculties · 65 programmes
Faculties and programmes
23 faculties · 65 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
College of Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDKOKorean- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- History
- Languages and Literature
- Philosophy
College of Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDKOKorean- Geography
- International Relations· Bachelor
- Journalism
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
College of Natural Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDKOKorean- Astronomy· Master, PhD
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
College of Economics & Business Administration
BachelorMasterPhDKOKorean- Business Management
- Economics
- International Business
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College of Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDKOKorean- Architectural Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
College of IT Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDKOKorean- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDKOKorean- Agricultural Economics & Food Security
- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
- Forestry & Natural Resources Management
College of Music and Arts
BachelorMasterPhDKOKorean- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- Graphic Design
- Music
Teachers College
BachelorMasterPhDKOKorean- Curriculum & Instruction
- Sports Science
School of Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDKOKorean- Biomedical Engineering· Master, PhD
- General Medicine
School of Dentistry
BachelorMasterPhDKOKorean- Dentistry
College of Veterinary Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDKOKorean- Veterinary Medicine
College of Human Ecology
BachelorMasterPhDKOKorean- Fashion Design
- Nutrition and Dietetics
College of Nursing
BachelorMasterPhDKOKorean- Nursing
School of Pharmacy
BachelorMasterPhDKOKorean- Pharmacy
College of Ecology and Environmental Science (Sangju Campus)
BachelorKOKorean- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
- Forestry & Natural Resources Management
- Hospitality Management
- Sports Science
College of Science and Technology (Sangju Campus)
BachelorKOKorean- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Fashion Design
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering
Law School
MasterPhDKOKorean- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Graduate School of Business Administration
MasterKOKorean- Business Management
Graduate School of Public Health
MasterPhDKOKorean- Public Health
Graduate School of International Studies
MasterKOKorean- Languages and Literature
Graduate School of Education
MasterKOKorean- Curriculum & Instruction
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Undergraduate Studies
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Master's and PhD Studies 2027
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Kyungpook National University is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://en.knu.ac.kr/main/main.htm) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://en.knu.ac.kr/main/main.htm. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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