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About PNU
Pusan National University (PNU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Busan, South Korea. PNU is working closely with OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW).
The university is ranked number 524 in QS World University Rankings 2025. The educational institution is in 501 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
PNU offers bachelor programs in different fields of study.
- Location
- Busan, South Korea
- Establishment year
- 1946
- Students
- 24,331
- International students
- 2,676
- Female students
- 44%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Natural Sciences | 284 |
Engineering & Technology | 298 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 401-450 |
Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 |
Arts & Humanities | 501-550 |
PNU tuition fees
The academic calendar at PNU is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at PNU are equal for locals and foreigners, and start from 3,063 USD per year. With the help of financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- 3,063USD/year
Study programs at PNU
Social Sciences & Management
Global Studies
- Study form
- Full-time
Korean and East Asian Studies
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor degree at PNU
For admission to a bachelor's program, you must successfully pass the entrance exams. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 82. The IELTS score is not lower than 5.5.
- IELTS
- 5.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 82
PNU campus
The university campus is located in Busan. The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax.
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
With a job seeker visa, you can stay in the country for six months after graduation. You need to apply for such a visa in advance. Graduates of PNU are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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