경북대학교 | |
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| Motto | 진리, 긍지, 봉사 "Truth, Pride, Service" |
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| Type | National |
| Established | 1946; 79 years ago (1946) (founded 1907) |
| President | 20th PresidentYoung Woo Hur |
Academic staff | Full-time Faculty 1,233 Administrative Staff 1,161 (2023) |
| Students | 36.277 (as of Apr, 2025) |
| Undergraduates | 29,488 |
| Postgraduates | 6,789 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban Main Campus complex at Sangyeok-dong, Buk-gu, School of Medicine & KNU Hospital at Dongin, School of Dentistry at Samduk and Sangju Campus |
| Colors | KNU Red |
| Nickname | Kyungdae (경대;慶大) |
| Website | www |
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| Kyungpook National University | |
| Hangul | 경북대학교 |
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| Hanja | 慶北大學校 |
| RR | Gyeongbuk daehakgyo |
| MR | Kyŏngbuk taehakkyo |
Kyungpook National University (Korean: 경북대학교; abbreviated asKNU or Kyungdae (경대)) is one of tenFlagship Korean National Universities representingGyeongbuk Province in South Korea. It is located inDaegu, which used to be the capital city of theGyeongbuk Province,South Korea.
The medical school of Kyungpook National University began in 1923. Kyungpook National University was founded in September 1946 by upgrading the Colleges of Education, Medicine, and Agriculture in Daegu to a National College. In October 1951, the Colleges of Education, Medicine, Agriculture, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Law and Political Sciences were combined into Kyungpook National University. Other departments, including Engineering and Dentistry, were established sequentially, forming the university as it is known today. Now KNU operatePPE programme.
As of June 24, 2025,Young Woo Hur is the university's President.[1] He graduated from the KNU College of Engineering and acquired his doctoral degree at the University of Florida in the U.S.A. The university has two vice presidents: Executive Vice President for Academic AffairsShi-Chul Lee, Vice President for Research & University-Industry Cooperation(Soonki Jung). Additionally, there are about ten deans overseeing various administrative areas, including Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Strategy & Finance, Research & Industry Collaboration, International Affairs, Admissions, External Cooperation, Information & Technology, Education Reform, and Graduate School Policy. The Office of General Administration handles personnel, budget, and facilities management.[1]
The symbolic animal of Kyungpook National University is the 'Hobanwoo (칡소),' a traditional Korean bull with a striped tiger-skin pattern. In June 2014, after conducting a public contest and a preference survey among students, faculty, and alumni, the university ultimately chose 'Hobanwoo' as its official symbol.[2]
| JoongAng National[3] | Domestic | =20 | |
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| QS National[4] | General | 15 | |
| THE National[5] | General | 14–17 | |
| ARWU National[6] | Research | 9–12 | |
| QS Asia (Asia version)[7] | General | =101 | |
| THE Asia (Asia version)[8] | General | 91 | |
| ARWU World[9] | Research | 401–500 | |
| QS World[10] | General | =519 | |
| THE World[11] | General | 501–600 | |
| USNWR World[12] | General | =763 | |
Kyungpook National University has four campuses across the Daegu metropolitan city and North Gyeongsang Province:
The main campus, established in 1946, houses major engineering and science schools and is located in the Buk-gu area of Daegu.
Integrated with Kyungpook National University in 2010, the Sangju Campus includes two colleges, 19 departments, and various graduate schools. It features unique facilities such as a ranch and an animal hospital.
Located in central Daegu, this campus houses the medical, nursing, and dental schools. The medical school recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and includesKyungpook National University Hospital, providing practical experience for students.
Established in 2011, this campus focuses on providing medical services, particularly in cancer treatment, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
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