Pusan National University
Pusan National University (PNU) dates back to 1946. An interesting fact is that although PNU is a state university, it was founded with donations from local residents. At that time, the university had only two faculties - Humanities and Fisheries.
| description Today, Pusan National University is one of the main research and educational centers of the country with 4 campuses in Pusan, Yansan, Miryang and Ami. More than 33,500 students study at 15 faculties (colleges - departments), 4 vocational schools and 5 specialised higher schools. Pusan National University is rightly called a global university. The university is on the 20th position in TheJoongang University Rankings and is 60th in the QS Asian University Rankings 2024. The university is actively engaged in international activities. It has 578 partners, including universities in the United States, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, Japan and China. The values of Pusan National University are reflected in its motto, "Truth, Freedom, Service". Continuing the Korean tradition of education, PNU aims to educate talented people who will contribute to the development of the country and society. |
Academic Programmes | Tuition and Fees
The registration fee for all degree programmes is 120,000 KRW (for 2024). Payment for Undergraduate programmes is due in mid-December for the spring semester and mid-January for the autumn semester. For Master's and PhD programmes, the payment dates are early January (spring semester) and mid-July (autumn semester).
The undergraduate tuition fee consists of an admission fee of 378,000 KRW to 412,000 KRW and tuition fees of 1,503,000 KRW to 2,254,000 KRW per semester.
The tuition fee for Master's and Doctoral studies consists of an admission fee of 181,000 KRW and a tuition fee of 2,707,000 KRW to 5,387,000 KRW per semester.
Faculties | Colleges and Departments (Undergraduate - Bachelor's degree):
Departments:
- Department of Korean Language and Literature
- Department of Chinese Language and Literature
- Department of Japanese Language and Literature
- Department of English Language and Literature
- Department of French Language and Literature
- Department of German Language and Literature
- Department of Russian Language and Literature
- Department of Russian Language and Literature
- Department of History
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of Korean Literature on Hanmun
- Department of Archeology
- Department of Language and Information
Departments:
- Department of Library and Archives
- Department of Public Administration
- Department of Political Science and Diplomacy
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Social Work
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Media and Communications
Departments:
- Department of Biology
- Department of Geology
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Molecular Biology
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Atmospheric Science
- Department of Statistics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Oceanology
Departments:
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Department of Science and Engineering of Organic Materials
- Department of Chemical, Biomolecular and Environmental Engineering (Specialty: Environmental Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering)
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Specialty: Electrical Engineering)
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Specialty: Electronic Engineering)
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Specialty: Semiconductor Engineering)
- Department of Architecture (5-year program)
- Department of Architectural Engineering
- Department of Urban Planning and Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Aerospace Engineering
- Department of Industrial Engineering
- Department of Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering
Departments:
- Department of Global Studies
- Department of Public Policy and Administration
- Department of International Trade
- Department of Tourism and Congress Activities
- Department of Economics
Departments:
- Department of Child Development and Family Studies
- Department of Interior Design and Living Environment Improvement
- Department of Tailoring and Textile Industry
- Department of Food and Nutrition
Departments:
- Department of Design
- Department of Fine Arts
- Department of Korean Music
- Department of Music
- Department of Plastic Arts
- Department of Dance
- Department of Artistic Culture and Sculpture
Departments:
- Department of Nanomechatronics
- Department of Nanoenergy
- Department of Optics and Mechatronics
Departments:
- Department of Bioindustrial Engineering
- Department of Biomedicine and Green Biochemistry
- Department of Plant Growing
- Department of Animal Husbandry
- Department of Landscape Design
- Department of Biomaterials Science
- Department of Applied IT Technologies and Engineering
- Department of Food and Natural Resources
- Department of Food and Horticulture Technology
- Department of Food and Resource Economics
- Department of Environmentally Friendly Energy
Departments:
- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Graduate and Postgraduate Programmes (Master's Degree and Postgraduate Degree - PhD)
Departments:
- Department of Korean Language and Literature
- Department of Chinese Language and Literature
- Department of Japanese Language and Literature
- Department of English Language and Literature
- Department of French Language and Literature
- Department of German Language and Literature
- Department of Russian Language and Literature
- Department of Russian Language and Literature
- Department of History
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of Archeology
- Department of Linguistics
- Department of Korean Literature on Hanmun
- Department of Library and Archives
- Department of Public Administration
- Department of Political Science and Diplomacy
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Social Work
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Media and Communications
- Department of Law
Departments:
- Department of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences
- Department of Geosciences
- Department of Chemical Materials
- Department of Pharmacy
- Department of Industrial Pharmaceuticals
Departments:
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Architectural Engineering
- Department of Civil and Natural Engineering
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Electrical and Electronics
- Department of Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Department of Industrial Engineering
- Department of Plant Biosciences
- Department of Horticultural Biosciences
- Department of Life Sciences and Environmental Biochemistry
- Department of Biomaterials Science
- Department of Food Science and Technology
- Department of Bioecological Energy
- Department of Bioindustrial Engineering
- Department of Applied IT and Engineering
- Department of Landscape
- Department of Nanofusion Technologies
- Department of Nanomechatronics
Department:
- Department of Food and Resource Economics
Admission Requirements.
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Depending on the field of study, international students are required to prove their proficiency in Korean or English.
Korean language proficiency
- TOPIK Level 3 or higher or Level 3 certificate from PNU Language Training Institute or higher
English language proficiency
- TOEFL (PBT 550, iBT 80)
- IELTS 5.5
- NEW TEPS 326 or higher (for some fields of study)
Admission Requirements.
Master's and PhD programmes
Master's and PhD programmes
Korean language proficiency
- TOPIK Level 4 or higher or Level 4 certificate from PNU Language Training Institute or higher
English language proficiency
- TOEFL (PBT 550, iBT 80)
- IELTS 5.5
- NEW TEPS 326 or higher (for some fields)
Scholarships and Grants —
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
[01]
Entrance Scholarship (paid for the first semester)
Entrance Scholarship (paid for the first semester)
- students with TOPIK Level 4 are reimbursed the cost of the entrance fee;
- students with TOPIK 5 level are reimbursed the cost of one semester;
- students with TOPIK Level 6 are fully reimbursed the cost of one semester and the entrance fee.
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Academic scholarship (paid starting from the second semester) depends on academic performance
Academic scholarship (paid starting from the second semester) depends on academic performance
The university can compensate 100%, 70% or 30% of the cost of the next semester. To be eligible for this scholarship students must have a TOPIK Level 4 or higher certificate.
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The TOPIK scholarship is paid for each level advancement starting from the 4th Level
The TOPIK scholarship is paid for each level advancement starting from the 4th Level
It is worth 400, 4000 KRW (for the year 2023). The scholarship can be received up to three times.
Scholarships and Grants —
Master's and Postgraduate Degree
Master's and Postgraduate Degree
[01]
A 50% discount on 1st semester tuition fees is available for students who have:
A 50% discount on 1st semester tuition fees is available for students who have:
- TOPIK Level 4 or higher
- Certificate 3 from the Language Training Institute of PNU
- TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 5.5, New TEPS 326, TOEIC 675 or higher
[02]
Full tuition fee coverage for the 1st semester
Full tuition fee coverage for the 1st semester
[03]
A 50% tuition discount is available from the second semester for students who have demonstrated academic excellence with grades below 3.7
A 50% tuition discount is available from the second semester for students who have demonstrated academic excellence with grades below 3.7
Korean Language Courses at the University
Language Training Institute of PNU
- It is an intensive 10-week course covering the language, culture and history of Korea.
- Enrolment is for 4 semesters: spring (from March), summer (from June), autumn (from September) and winter (from December).
- Classes are held 5 days a week for 4 hours. A cultural programme is also provided.
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The Language Training Institute of PNU operates a regular Korean language programme at the University. It is an intensive 10-week course covering the language, culture and history of Korea.
Enrolment is for 4 semesters: spring (from March), summer (from June), autumn (from September) and winter (from December). Classes are held 5 days a week for 4 hours. A cultural programme is also provided.
Semester Cost:
A dormitory with double rooms and three meals a day is provided. The cost will be about 1,300,000 KRW for 3 months including utilities. There is no deposit. Men's and women's dormitories are separated.
Enrolment is for 4 semesters: spring (from March), summer (from June), autumn (from September) and winter (from December). Classes are held 5 days a week for 4 hours. A cultural programme is also provided.
Semester Cost:
- Morning classes - 1,400,000 KRW. There is a discount system: 30% discount for PNU students
- Afternoon classes - 1,260,000 KRW (for 2024).
A dormitory with double rooms and three meals a day is provided. The cost will be about 1,300,000 KRW for 3 months including utilities. There is no deposit. Men's and women's dormitories are separated.
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