Daegu, South Korea
Daegu, located at the center of South Korea, is one of the three major metropolitan cities in Korea and is known for the well preserved modern and contemporary history and culture of 110 years. Historically, Daegu has been the hub of culture and commerce and it is filled with wealth of landmarks and historical sites, in addition it boasts of a thriving urban landscape. With this unique blend of history and modernism, it offers a unique experience where one can find historical landmarks and skyline filled with skyscrapers in one view.
About Kyungpook National University
Kyungpook National University (KNU) is ranked in the top ten Flagship Korean National Universities and one of the top in Daegu. Located in the heart of Daegu, there are plenty of nearby attractions and parks to balance school and leisure. The university strives to provide an excellent education and experience aligning themselves with their strong goals and vision.
Contact
Kyungpook National University
80, Daehak-ro, Buk-gu
Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
Tel.:
Mr. Hae Jin Shin
Inbound Exchange Coordinator
shinhj@knu.ac.kr
Kyungpook National University Academics
Academic Calendar
The fall semester runs from early September to late December; the spring semester runs from early March to late June. View Kyungpook National University's academic calendar.
Courses
- Fall courses (2023)
- Spring courses (2024)
- Yearly courses (without Syllabus)
- Each semester’s course lists are finalized in July and January, and updated on the KNU website (https://en.knu.ac.kr/admission/exchange01.htm). Students should check the course list to prepare to register for classes between the given period in early August (Fall Semester) and early February (Spring Semester).
- KNU provides exchange students offers Korean Language Courses that has a ranking of 6 levels and scholarships are offered based on outstanding students rank and improvement.
Credit & Grade Conversions
For details on grade conversions, see your study abroad advisor. Credit conversions can be found on our Credit Conversion page.
Students are expected to take the equivalent of 12-15 UNF credits while abroad for fall or spring semesters.
Kyunpook National University Application Process
Step 1:
Submit the following items directly to the Global Engagement Office (Building 10, Room 2125) not to the exchange partner or other UNF offices:
- Exchange Semester Study Abroad Application
- Copy of valid passport
- Updated resume
DEADLINE: March 15 for fall semester and September 15 for spring semester
Step 2:
Your study abroad advisor will send your nomination to KNU. Soon after, KNU will send an email with instructions to apply online. Students must submit the following documents to their online application for KNU:
- Copy of valid passport
- UNF transcripts
- Passport sized photo
DEADLINE: May 15 for fall semester and November 15 for spring semester
Kyunpook National University Housing & Cost
Housing
KNU does currently offer on-campus housing. All exchange students are automatically assigned to a shared room (double room) in one of several on-campus dormitories. The dormitory fee for one semester varies depending on the requested meal plan and can range from around USD$500 for no meal plan to USD$1000 for three meals per day at the dormitory cafeteria.
The KNU Daegu Campus Dormitories consist of five dormitory buildings, cafeterias, and five BTL dormitory buildings. There are 2,692 rooms that accommodate 5,210 undergraduate and graduate students. Each building features a gym, shower room, computer lab, library, and laundry facility. Facilities may vary between buildings. Cheomseong-gwan, Nuri-gwan, and Boram-gwan each include a cafeteria within their own building. https://dorm.knu.ac.kr/_new_ver/
Cost
UNF students participating in a semester exchange program will pay UNF tuition. Students will be responsible for all other expenses (i.e. flight, meals, housing, etc.). See your study abroad advisor for an estimated cost for one semester at KNU.
Note: We recommend using Oanda as a currency converter when determining your budget.
Funding
Please view our Study Abroad Funding webpage for information about scholarships other funding opportunities.