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Kyungpook National University (KNU)

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Bukgu, South Korea
501–600th in World University Rankings 2026
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About Kyungpook National University (KNU)

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institution

Kyungpook National University (KNU) is transformed through innovation, communication, and its impression on the world. It began as a regional education hub founded with the support of residents, and quickly gained a strong reputation as the best university south of Seoul. KNU became known for producing the top Korean intellectuals of the age, representing the Republic of Korea with pride. Our goal is to reaffirm the status long-held by KNU, bringing change and the spirit of innovation to the world. We will become a university that inspires people the world over with our achievements. We are a globally oriented, knowledge-driven university.

We are now a global competitor; as such, we have to foster research capabilities that can compete with global standards and cultivate talent that will lead the world. KNU will be a university that creates knowledge and leads the stream of intelligence as it takes a step ahead.

As a university with one of the nation’s largest campuses and operating infrastructures, we strive to impress the nation, nation, and world. We put investment in human resources above all else. One of our greatest assets is the people we educate. KNU will give priority to concentrated investment in human resources development, producing talented individuals with the wisdom of cultural insight and scientific technology; passionate professionals who enjoy a challenge; people who will lead the world with creativity and innovation. Besides, we will create an educational and professional environment in which all people-students, professors, and staff of the university-trust and cooperate.

Rankings

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Kyungpook National University (KNU)

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
47 F : 53 M (1)
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International student percentage
17% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
15.8 (1)
student
Student total
17162 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026

Subjects Taught at Kyungpook National University (KNU)

See below for a range of subjects taught at Kyungpook National University (KNU)

Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology

Downloads

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[Factsheet] Kyungpook National University 2024-2025 Factsheet.pdf

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[Infographic] Kyungpook National University Infographic 2024_Eng.pdf

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[SDG Report] Kyungpook National University SDG Report 2022-2023.pdf

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[Undergraduate] Kyungpook Fall Semester International Undergraduates Admission Guide 2024.pdf

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[Graduate] Kyungpook Fall Semester International Graduates Admission Guide 2024.pdf

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[Summer School] Kyungpook National University Summer School 2024.pdf