Are you studying abroad in Korea familiar with Pukyong National University, located in Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea? Although this university is a local university, it is famous for being one of the preferred Korean universities for many Korean and foreign students alike.
If you are living in the metropolitan area of Korea, including Seoul, you may not know what kind of university Pukyong National University is, but this time, we would like to introduce you to Pukyong National University, a local university. We will help you consider Pukyong National University as an option when applying to universities in the future.
Introduction to Pukyong National University
Pukyong National University is a national university located in Nam-gu, Busan. It was established in 1996 through the merger of Pusan National University of Fisheries and Busan Institute of Technology. Currently, we operate 6 universities, 5 graduate schools, 1 independent major department, and 1 liberal arts education center, with approximately 18,000 students and 2,000 faculty and staff enrolled.
Source: Pukyong National University History Gallery (pknu.ac.kr)
As a mecca for marine science and technology, Pukyong National University is conducting leading research and nurturing talent in the fisheries and marine fields, and pursuing an eco-friendly university culture while advocating the vision of Eco'versity.
Source: Professor Dongjeong (pknu.ac.kr)
The symbols of Pukyong National University are Baekkyung Tower and wild geese. Baekgyeong Tower is a tower built to commemorate Dr. Baek Gyeong-seok, the founder and first principal of Busan Public Technical School, the predecessor of Busan National University of Technology, and the wild goose was the symbol of Busan High School Fisheries School, the predecessor of Busan National Fisheries University. These two symbols symbolize the history and spirit of the integrated Pukyong National University.
Pukyong National University has two campuses: Daeyeon Campus and Yongdang Campus. Daeyeon Campus is located in Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu, and includes the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Management Information, College of Marine Science and Technology, and College of Fisheries Sciences. Yongdang Campus is located in Yongdang-dong, Nam-gu, and houses the College of Arts and Physical Education and the College of International Language and Literature. We also have a Fisheries Science Research Center in Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do and a Fisheries Science Research Institute in Gijang-gun, Busan.
Pukyong National University Status
Domestic University Rankings: Pukyong National University is ranked 16th among Korean universities in the 2022/23 QS World University Rankings. This ranking takes into account academic reputation, number of citations, student-faculty ratio, and international student and faculty ratio. In addition, Pukyong National University was ranked 6th in the 2019 Gyeongsang region (Gyeongsang-do) university rankings. This ranking was calculated taking into account the size of the university, employment rate, and student satisfaction.
Source: 2019 Gyeongsang region (Gyeongsang-do) university rankings (ranking) (tistory.com)
Marine Science and Technology Field Ranking: Pukyong National University is conducting world-class research and talent training in the field of marine science and technology. In the 2020 QS World University Rankings, Pukyong National University was ranked 51st to 100th in the world in the field of marine science and technology. In addition, in the 2019 CWTS Leiden Seguin University Rankings, Pukyong National University was ranked 7th in the world in the field of marine science and technology. This ranking was calculated by considering indicators that measure the quality and impact of research.
social role
Pukyong National University plays many social roles. For example, we contribute to society through the following activities:
Peace and Social Contribution Student Volunteer Group: Pukyong National University operates the Peace and Social Contribution Student Volunteer Group to express gratitude to veterans of the Korean War, help local vulnerable youth become self-reliant, and provide labor in farming and fishing villages, among other various social causes. We are carrying out volunteer work.
Faculty Council: The Pukyong National University Faculty Council plays an active role in responding to the local community by enhancing the status of the university by contributing to the local community, performing public roles, activating the local university network, and expanding the domestic publicity base by cooperating with local media. I'm doing it.
Information Convergence College: In order to lead the 4th Industrial Revolution, Pukyong National University established the Information Convergence College and is nurturing talents with professional knowledge and creativity in convergence fields such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cybersecurity.
Graduate School: Pukyong National University Graduate School focuses its research capabilities on key academic fields that will lead the future and produces high-quality human resources in various fields, including nurturing global convergence talent.
Pukyong National University is also performing its social role well in other fields.
