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Kyungpook National University

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Kyungpook National University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Kyungpook National University is a public national university in Daegu, South Korea. It suits students who want a broad university with undergraduate, graduate, and professional study options in a major regional city.

  2. What you can study

    Students can study across nineteen colleges and schools and fourteen graduate schools. The university includes professional programs in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine, along with undergraduate and graduate programs in other fields.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements, deadlines, document rules, and any language requirements. The university does not publish a detailed international admissions guide in the information available here, so confirm the current process with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Daegu will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so check current local estimates before applying.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm the teaching language for the specific programme before applying. Also check visa steps, document authentication, housing options, health insurance, and whether your chosen course has separate entry rules for international students.

  6. How it compares

    Among South Korea’s 245 universities, Kyungpook National University stands out as a public national university with a wide programme range and professional schools. It will appeal to applicants who want a large academic choice without needing a private institution or a narrow specialist college.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Kyungpook National University

Where is Kyungpook National University located?

It is in Daegu, South Korea.

What type of university is it?

It is a public national university.

What study levels does it offer?

It offers undergraduate and graduate programmes.

Which professional programmes are included?

It includes professional programmes in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine.

Overview

Kyungpook National University is a national university in Daegu, South Korea, and one of the ten Flagship Korean National Universities representing Gyeongsangbuk Province, of which Daegu was formerly the capital. The university traces its origins to a medical school founded in 1923 and was formally established in September 1946, and it today offers undergraduate and graduate programs across nineteen colleges and schools and fourteen graduate schools, including professional programs in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for South Korea.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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