군산간호대학교Kunsan College Of Nursing

About University

Kunsan Nursing College is a specialized college in the health and nursing fields located in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, and is a truly practice-oriented educational institution boasting the “highest employment rate in Korea.” Every year, it ranks first nationwide in employment rate (among colleges with over 3,000 graduates, according to the Ministry of Education’s official announcements from 2017 to 2024), establishing itself as a prestigious institution for employment and a “global healthcare talent training center” that realizes both students’ futures and social contribution. The greatest strength of Kunsan Nursing College lies above all in its Department of Nursing and its specialized health and medical majors. As of 2024, it achieved the nation’s highest graduate employment and overseas employment rates (across all junior colleges and 2-4 year colleges), and over the past six years, 646 students have successfully found employment at overseas medical institutions (2018–2023), serving as a bridgehead for global advancement. In particular, the Department of Nursing, which received a “5-year accreditation” in 2024 from the Korean Accreditation Board of Nursing Education, produces nursing professionals with outstanding field adaptability through practice-oriented education, state-of-the-art simulation labs, and an industry-academic cooperation hospital network. It has also been selected for the “International Education Quality Assurance System (IEQAS)” for seven consecutive years, proving its top-level quality in attracting international students and in education. The college greatly expands opportunities for internships, employment, and overseas training for its students through a close industry-academic cooperation network with domestic and international medical institutions and university hospitals. In addition to specialized practical training, it offers various departments cultivating convergent healthcare professionals in fields such as health administration, information management, and animal health, actively responding to changing healthcare industry trends. In fact, being selected as the nation’s number one “Most Respected College in Korea” for 13 consecutive years (by Korea Management Association Consulting, junior college category) demonstrates how much Kunsan Nursing College is trusted by students, industry, and the local community. Kunsan Nursing College is expanding its social influence by producing many professional nurses, health administration experts, and medical information managers who are active in the domestic and international healthcare sectors. Many graduates are working at leading university hospitals, general hospitals, and public institutions in Korea, and the number of successful overseas employment cases continues to grow. Notably, in 2024, it ranked first nationwide in overseas employment according to the Ministry of Education’s official statistics, proving itself as a center for nurturing global talent advancing “beyond Korea to the world.” The support system for international students is also at the highest national level. As of 2024, as an IEQAS-certified university, it offers preferential benefits in visa issuance, scholarships, and residence management. With reasonable tuition (an annual average of about 1.6 to 2.1 million KRW), abundant scholarship programs, comfortable dormitory facilities, multilingual counseling centers, and student mentoring, tailored support programs ensure there are no difficulties in adapting to language, culture, or daily life. Some majors also offer English-taught classes and overseas internship programs, allowing students to naturally develop global competencies. Kunsan Nursing College actually welcomes dozens of international students every year, and their satisfaction level is very high. The Kunsan Nursing College campus is adjacent to the pleasant educational and medical environment of Gunsan City, making on-site training and employment connections very convenient. With excellent transportation accessibility to major cities nationwide, a nature-friendly and safe campus atmosphere, and a variety of clubs, festivals, and cultural activities, international students can enjoy a rich university life. If you wish to grow into a “practice-oriented global health professional,” start your future at Kunsan Nursing College.