Jeonbuk National University

Since its establishment in 1947, Jeonbuk National University has been one of Korea’s leading national flagship universities, driving the development of both the region and the nation. As a comprehensive university representing Jeonbuk, JBNU is shaping a sustainable future through its broad strengths in education, research, industry-academia cooperation, and international exchange. 

JBNU offers a wide range of academic disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, agriculture and life sciences, medicine, and the arts. The university supports students in developing creativity, expertise, and global competencies, while actively contributing to regional industrial innovation and community development.

JBNU is taking bold steps toward becoming a globally connected university. With more than 500 international partner institutions, over 40 international cooperation MOUs, and student exchange programs across more than 70 countries, JBNU continues to expand opportunities for students and researchers to learn and collaborate on the global stage. The university also provides a supportive environment for international students, recording an international student satisfaction rate of 89%.

Research and innovation are at the heart of JBNU’s competitiveness. In partnership with Purdue University in the United States, JBNU is expanding international joint research through the JBNU-Purdue Research Institute (JPRI), focusing on future strategic industries such as Physical AI, future mobility, advanced defense technologies, and next-generation energy. Through these efforts, JBNU connects regional knowledge and technology with global research collaboration while nurturing creative talent for the industries of tomorrow.

Located in Jeonju, a city where tradition, culture, and innovation coexist, JBNU offers a distinctive learning environment enriched by Korea’s cultural heritage and future-oriented development. JBNU is an open academic community where students, researchers, and partners learn, grow, and create a better future together. Discover Jeonbuk National University, where knowledge becomes innovation and regional potential expands into global value.