Kyungpook National University


Kyungpook National University is one of ten Flagship Korean National Universities representing Gyeongbuk Province in South Korea. It is located in Daegu, which used to be the capital city of the Gyeongbuk Province, South Korea.
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Establishment

The medical school of Kyungpook National University began in 1923. Kyungpook National University was founded in September 1946 by upgrading the Colleges of Education, Medicine, and Agriculture in Daegu to a National College. In October 1951, the Colleges of Education, Medicine, Agriculture, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Law and Political Sciences were combined into Kyungpook National University. Other departments, including Engineering and Dentistry, were established sequentially, forming the university as it is known today. Now KNU operate PPE programme.

Administration

As of June 24, 2025, Young Woo Hur is the university's President. He graduated from the KNU College of Engineering and acquired his doctoral degree at the University of Florida in the U.S.A. The university has two vice presidents: Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Shi-Chul Lee, Vice President for Research & University-Industry Cooperation. Additionally, there are about ten deans overseeing various administrative areas, including Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Strategy & Finance, Research & Industry Collaboration, International Affairs, Admissions, External Cooperation, Information & Technology, Education Reform, and Graduate School Policy. The Office of General Administration handles personnel, budget, and facilities management.

Symbols

The symbolic animal of Kyungpook National University is the 'Hobanwoo,' a traditional Korean bull with a striped tiger-skin pattern. In June 2014, after conducting a public contest and a preference survey among students, faculty, and alumni, the university ultimately chose 'Hobanwoo' as its official symbol.

Academics

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Rankings

Campus

Kyungpook National University has four campuses across the Daegu metropolitan city and North Gyeongsang Province:

Daegu Main Campus

The main campus, established in 1946, houses major engineering and science schools and is located in the Buk-gu area of Daegu.

Sangju Campus

Integrated with Kyungpook National University in 2010, the Sangju Campus includes two colleges, 19 departments, and various graduate schools. It features unique facilities such as a ranch and an animal hospital.

Dongin Medical Campus

Located in central Daegu, this campus houses the medical, nursing, and dental schools. The medical school recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and includes, providing practical experience for students.

Chilgok Medical Campus

Established in 2011, this campus focuses on providing medical services, particularly in cancer treatment, geriatrics, and pediatrics.