Chungbuk National University - Wikipedia

University in South Korea Chungbuk National University (CBNU)

충북대학교
Other name	충대 (ChungDae)
Motto	Korean: 개신(開新)Latin: Nova aperio(I uncover new things)
Type	National
Established	1951; 74 years ago (1951)
Academic affiliations	Flagship Korean National Universities
President	Chang-Seob Go
Academic staff	551 (2022)
Students	18,334 (2022)
Undergraduates	12,818 (2022)
Postgraduates	3,354 (2022)
Location	Cheongju, South Korea
Campus	Urban
Colors	Rich maroon
Mascot	Bull
Website	www.cbnu.ac.kr/english/index.do

University rankings

QS National[1]	General	32–37
THE National[2]	General	28–38
ARWU National[3]	Research	19–23
QS Asia(Asia version)[4]	General	=305
THE Asia(Asia version)[5]	General	351–400
ARWU World[6]	Research	701–800
QS World[7]	General	1001–1200
THE World[8]	General	1201–1500
USNWR World[9]	General	=1553

Chungbuk National University
Hangul	충북대학교
Hanja	忠北大學校
RR	Chungbukdaehakgyo
MR	Ch'ungbuktaehakkyo
CBNU
Hangul	씨비엔유
RR	Ssibienyu
MR	Ssibienyu

Chungbuk National University (CBNU) is a national research university located in Cheongju, South Korea. Founded in 1951, the university is one of ten institutions designated as part of the Flagship Korean National Universities system by the South Korean government.

CBNU is a comprehensive university offering a full spectrum of academic disciplines including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, agriculture and life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. It is one of the few national universities in South Korea that simultaneously operates colleges of medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine, forming a regional hub for biomedical and life science education and research.

As a key higher education institution in North Chungcheong Province, CBNU plays a central role in regional development through research collaboration, medical services, and industry–academia cooperation, while maintaining its public mission as a national university.

History

[edit]

Chungbuk National University was established in 1951 in the aftermath of the Korean War as part of national efforts to expand higher education outside the Seoul metropolitan area. The university gradually expanded from a limited number of academic fields into a comprehensive national university, adding colleges in science, engineering, agriculture, and medicine over subsequent decades.

During the 1990s and 2000s, CBNU strengthened its research capacity through participation in national research funding programs and the expansion of graduate education. The establishment of Chungbuk National University Hospital further reinforced its role as a regional center for education, research, and healthcare.

Academics

[edit]

CBNU operates undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across a wide range of disciplines. The university places emphasis on both foundational academic education and applied research, particularly in areas aligned with regional and national priorities.

Graduate education is centered on research-oriented master's and doctoral programs, supported by specialized graduate schools in education, public administration, business, law, medicine, and health science convergence.

Campus

[edit]

The main campus of Chungbuk National University is located in Cheongju, the capital city of North Chungcheong Province. It is an urban campus integrating academic buildings, research facilities, student housing, and medical institutions.

The university hospital serves as both a teaching hospital and a major healthcare provider for the region, contributing to clinical education and biomedical research.

Research

[edit]

Research at CBNU focuses on agriculture and life sciences, biomedical and health sciences, engineering, and environmental studies. The university participates in government-funded research initiatives and collaborates with regional industries and public institutions.

Particular strengths include agricultural science, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and medical research, reflecting the university’s comprehensive life science infrastructure.

Colleges and schools

[edit]

Undergraduate colleges of CBNU

College of Humanities College of Social Sciences College of Natural Sciences College of Commerce and Business Administration College of Engineering College of Electrical & Computer Engineering College of Agriculture, Life & Environment Sciences College of Law College of Education College of Human Ecology College of Veterinary Medicine College of Pharmacy College of Medicine Division of Autonomous Majors School of Interdisciplinary Science

Graduate schools of CBNU
Graduate School Graduate School of Education Graduate School of Public Administration Graduate School of Industry Graduate School of Business Administration Graduate School of Legal Affairs Law school Graduate School of Medicine (Medical school) Graduate School of Health Science Business Convergence

Rankings and reputation

[edit]

Chungbuk National University is regularly included in major international university rankings such as QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education (THE), Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), and U.S. News & World Report.

Within South Korea, CBNU is recognized as a major national university and is a member of the Flagship Korean National Universities system, which represents leading public universities across the country.

See also

[edit]

• Flagship Korean National Universities
• List of national universities in South Korea
• List of universities and colleges in South Korea
• Education in Korea

References

[edit]

1. ^ "QS University Rankings 2026". Top Universities. 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
2. ^ "THE University Rankings 2026 - South Korea". Times Higher Education (THE). 2026. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
3. ^ World University Rankings - 2025 (2025). "South Korea Universities in Top 500 universities". Academic Ranking of World Universities. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
4. ^ "QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025". QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
5. ^ "Asia University Rankings 2025". Times Higher Education. 2025. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
6. ^ "Academic Ranking of World Universities". Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
7. ^ "QS World University Rankings". QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
8. ^ "THE World University Rankings". Times Higher Education. 2026. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
9. ^ U.S. News & World Report (2025). "2025-2026 Best Global Universities Rankings". Retrieved June 17, 2025.
10. ^ "The JoongAng University Rankings 2024". JoongAng Ilbo. 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
11. ^ U.S. News & World Report (2025). "Best Global Universities in South Korea". Retrieved June 17, 2025.
12. ^ U.S. News & World Report (2024). "2024-2025 Best Global Universities in Asia". Retrieved June 24, 2024.
13. ^ "Young University Rankings 2024: South Korea". Times Higher Education (THE). 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.

External links

[edit]

• Official website, in English

36°37′44″N 127°27′25″E / 36.629°N 127.457°E / 36.629; 127.457

Authority control databases
International	ISNI VIAF
National	United States Israel