Quick Summary
Situated in Cheongju, South Korea, Chungbuk National University is a public established in 1951. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 25500 students including 6.2% from outside South Korea. Known for strengths in Pharmacy, Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Medicine, it maintains an acceptance rate of 32%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is a top-tier national university offering low tuition rates, high government funding for R&D, and proximity to major industrial hubs.
Subject Strengths
PharmacyAgriculture and ForestryVeterinary MedicineChemical EngineeringComputer Science
Founded1951
TypePublic
Total Students25500
Intl Students6.2%
Faculty Ratio23.5
CampusUrban
Campus Size943,000 square meters
Affiliated HospitalsChungbuk National University Hospital
AccreditationMinistry of Education, South Korea,International Education Quality Assurance System (IEQAS)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Master's,Doctorate
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Bio-Health Industry Research Center,Information and Communication Research Institute,Agricultural Science Research Center
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministry of Education, South Korea,International Education Quality Assurance System (IEQAS)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate32%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 20
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
A TOPIK score of level 3 or 4 is highly recommended for Korean-taught programs; focus on a clear research proposal for graduate studies.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in South Korean Won
UG Tuition
₩4,800,000/yr
per year · KRW
Living Cost
₩12,000,000/yr
per year · KRW
PG Tuition
₩6,400,000/yr
per year · KRW
Application Fee
$65
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₩16,885,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · KRW
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Master's,Doctorate programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Pharmacy | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Semiconductor Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Business Administration | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$34,000
Average Salary After Graduation
66.8%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
SK HynixLG ChemSamsung ElectronicsOsong Biocluster
Notable Alumni
Doh Jong-hwan,Various regional political leaders
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Gymnasium,Main Stadium,Swimming Pool,Tennis Courts
Student Clubs
92
Library Resources
Main Digital Library,Medical Library,Law Library
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available