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About University

Chungnam National University is a national comprehensive university located in Daejeon Metropolitan City, the hub of science, technology, and industry-academia cooperation in South Korea. Since its establishment in 1952, the university has maintained a clear identity of “cultivating creative talents who open the future.” Its regional advantage of being adjacent to the Daedeok Research and Development Special Zone—where government-funded research institutes and cutting-edge industrial complexes are concentrated—as well as its status as the central national university of the Chungcheong region, have firmly established Chungnam National University as the “hub of public research and industry cooperation in Korea.” The greatest strengths unique to Chungnam National University lie in “practical education linked to industry” and “future-oriented interdisciplinary research.” In particular, the engineering fields (such as electronics, electrical, chemical, and textile engineering) closely collaborate with top-tier government-funded research institutes like ETRI, the Agency for Defense Development, the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute. Students can participate in real-world advanced projects or gain internship opportunities to develop practical skills. The electronics, IT, and semiconductor fields boast high employment rates at major domestic and international companies, and students naturally acquire various nationally certified qualifications, such as Wireless Communication Engineer and Information Processing Engineer, according to their majors. While encompassing a wide range of academic disciplines—including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and the arts—Chungnam National University’s educational goals emphasize nurturing creative and convergent talents with “historical thinking and critical reasoning,” reflecting its distinctive educational philosophy. A strong sense of camaraderie among students, active club and student council activities, and various industry-academia cooperation project experiences provide opportunities for growth beyond the classroom. Chungnam National University has produced numerous social leaders and experts. Alumni are active in diverse fields such as politics, law, public institutions, research institutes, and corporations, exerting influence throughout Korean society as government research institute researchers, engineers at major companies, CEOs, and renowned scholars. The university takes pride in its distinguished faculty’s academic publications, innovative research achievements, and historical contributions to regional and national development. Notably, as the first national university in the Daejeon area, Chungnam National University is recognized as a successful model of “regional flagship universities” and for promoting balanced development in Korean higher education. Support for international students is also among the best in the country. Chungnam National University has been selected as a university certified for internationalization capability (IEQAS) by the Ministry of Education, offering advantages in visa issuance and scholarship applications. Students with high Korean language proficiency (TOPIK Level 4–5) or excellent English scores (TOEFL, IELTS) are eligible for full or partial tuition scholarships, and a variety of scholarship benefits are available for both undergraduate and graduate international students. Special scholarships are also offered, such as for descendants of UN Korean War veterans. Customized educational programs for international students are well established, including dual degree and exchange student programs, English-only lectures, and intensive Korean language courses. On-campus dormitories offer a pleasant environment and reasonable costs (with priority given to international students), and the Office of International Affairs provides comprehensive support for all aspects of entry, visas, academics, and daily life. Every year, hundreds of international students quickly adapt to life in Korea through various cultural exchange programs, Korean language and culture experiences, and mentoring systems. Located in the heart of Daejeon, the Chungnam National University campus boasts a spacious and pleasant natural environment, with excellent transportation access via subway, high-speed rail (KTX), and buses, making it easily accessible from anywhere in the country. The city of Daejeon, with its unique atmosphere as a center of science and education, offers a safe and international environment, reasonable living costs, diverse food culture, shopping, and leisure facilities, providing optimal living conditions for international students. At Chungnam National University, you can experience Korea’s innovation, tradition, and global future together. Chungnam National University is where your dreams become reality.