KYUNGPOOK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

'Kyungpook National University' (KNU) is one of major leading national universities whose main campus is located in Daegu (also called Taegu), South Korea. It has been regarded as one of the most prestigious national institution of higher education in the country, together with SNU(Seoul National University) and PNU(Pusan National University). KNU is regarded as the best university outside the city of Seoul along with its archi rival, PNU.

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History of Kyungpook National University

Overview of KNU's Past & Present

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History of Kyungpook National University

Kyungpook National University (KNU) was founded in the spirit of truth, pride, and service: pursuing truth through academic study; developing pride as a member of the University and future leader; and inspiring service towards the modernization and development of society based on the skills acquired through university life.
The primary aims of the University are to offer education for those who desire to make significant contributions to society, provide them with knowledge in their major fields, and encourage them in independent thinking and research. The University also seeks to nurture in all students a deeper understanding of humanity and nature, a broader perspective regarding social phenomena, and a creative and imaginative outlook on life.
As of October 2006, the University has 15 colleges and 12 graduate schools with 18,553 students enrolled on bachelor programs, 3,932 on master programs, and 1,071 studying for Ph.D.s, plus 963 professors and 393 administrative staff. To foster an educational and research environment, the University also supports 29 auxiliary educational facilities and 64 research institutes.

Overview of KNU's Past & Present

1940s
National College established in 1946 along with College of Education, College of Medicine, and College of Agriculture.
1950s
Establishment of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and College of Law and Political Science, and name change to Kyungpook National University (KNU) in 1951. Dr. Ko, Byung-Gan assumed office as first President of KNU (1952) and Graduate School established in 1953.
1960s
Main administration building built in 1960 and Graduate School of Education established in 1969.
1970s
Establishment of College of Engineering (1970), College of Economics and Commerce (1972), and College of Dentistry (1973). First overseas academic cooperative relationship initiated with State University of New York at Buffalo, USA, in 1973.
1980s
Establishment of Graduate School of Public Administration (1980), Graduate School of Business Administration (1981), Graduate School of Public Health (1981), College of Music & Visual Arts (1982), Graduate School of Industry (1985), and College of Veterinary Medicine (1988). College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is divided into College of Humanities and Social Sciences and College of Natural Sciences (1981). College of Humanities and Social Sciences is divided into College of Humanities and College of Social Sciences (1982). College of Law and Political Science is renamed as College of Law (1982).
1990s
Establishment of Graduate School of Agricultural Development, College of Human Ecology (1992), Graduate School of International Studies (1996), and Graduate School of Policy and Information (1999).
2000s
Establishment of Undecleared Majors (2000), School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (2001), and Graduate School of Forensic & Investigative Science (2003)
The University takes great pride in its extensive and active alumni, many of whom are currently in leadership positions throughout Korean society. The University is also concentrating its efforts to become a leading academic institution in the 21st century by contributing on the community, regional, national, and international level towards a better future.

External links

★ Kyungpook National University English-language home page

★ Kyungpook National University School of Business Administration home page

★ Kyungpook National University College of Engineering home page

★ Kyungpook National University School of Medicine home page

★ Kyungpook National University Office of International Affairs home page