Mission
The core mission of Chungnam National University is to study and instruct academic theories and application methods integral to the progress of the nation and global human society.
Chungnam National University’s mission is to provide students with academic theories and application methods which are integral for the development of the nation and human society as a whole, and which nurture creativity, service, mind, spirit, and leadership skills.
- Academic Theories
- Human Society
- Creativity
Vision
Under its "The STRONG CNU, Mega University" strategic framework, CNU is visioned to establish itself as a world-class institution that creates future values and steers balanced regional growth through five core pillars:
- Value Creation: A university that leads value creation built upon creative assets.
- Talent Nurturing: Fostering strong, industry-ready talents through student-centered, tailored education.
- Regional Growth: Leading regional innovation and economic growth through its expansive Mega Campus construction.
- Shared Value: Creating mutual growth and shared success across the university, regional community, and the nation.
- Member Wellbeing: Constructing a healthy, supportive ecosystem where all university members are healthy and happy.
Fees
Undergraduate Tuition
Indigenous Students
KRW 3,372,000 - KRW 8,308,000
Postgraduate Tuition
Indigenous Students
KRW 417,700 - KRW 6,500,000
Other Fees
Application Fee (Non-refundable)
KRW 60,000
Admission
Undergraduate Admission Requirement
- An international student should receive a Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) score level 3 or higher.
- Minimum accepted scores are: TOEIC 700, TOEFL iBT 71, TEPS 600, New TEPS 327, IELTS 5.5 from a recognized English proficiency test. ( e.g., TOEIC, TOEFL, TEPS)
- Level 3 or higher on a test of Korean proficiency at the CNU Language Education Center
- Level 4 or higher upon completion of a Korean Language course at the CNU Language Education Center
Supporting Documents
- Essay of your study objective
- Graduation certificate and transcripts of high school : Graduation certificate of high school and transcripts
- Copy of passport
- Copy of Alien Registration Card (if available)
- Government-issued Family Census Register
- Certificate for Level 3 or higher TOPIK or Certificate of English proficiency test (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, TEPS)
- Certificate of Korean proficiency test at the CNU Language Education Center
- Completion certificate for Level 4 or higher on a Korean Language course at the CNU Language Education Center
- Affidavit of Financial Support (available on the web site)
- Sponsor's Bank Certificate with a balance of more than KRW 16,000,000
- Sponsor's Certificate of Employment or Certificate of Business Registration
- Additional material, if any, required by the department.
- All the official documents not in English or in Korean must be translated into English or Korean and notarized.
Postgraduate Admission Requirments
- Master's Degree Program
- To be admitted as a graduate student, an applicant must have obtained a bachelor’s or higher degree, prior to the start of the CNU term for which the student is admitted, from an accredited college or university or the equivalent degree from a recognized international institution.
- Doctoral Degree Program
- To be admitted as a graduate student, an applicant must have obtained a master or higher degree, prior to the start of the CNU term for which the student is admitted, from an accredited college or university or the equivalent degree from a recognized international institution.
- Integrated Master’s & Doctoral Degree Program
- To be admitted as a graduate student, an applicant must have obtained a bachelor’s or higher degree, prior to the start of the CNU term for which the student is admitted, from an accredited college or university or the equivalent degree from a recognized international institution.
Supporting Documents
- Application Form (After completing the online application, print it out)
- Essay of your study objective
- Personal statement
- Recommendation for admission from your university professor
- Transcripts and Certificate of Graduation from Colleges or Universities Attended
- Master’s degree candidate : official transcript, certificate of graduation (undergraduate)
- Doctoral degree candidate : official transcript, certificate of graduation (graduate)
- Integrated master’s and doctoral degree candidate : official transcript, certificate of graduation (undergraduate)
- Certificate for Language Proficiency: Level 4 or higher in TOPIK, or the minimum score of TOEFL(iBT 71), TOEIC 700, IELTS 5.5, New TEPS 327
- Copy of passport
- A copy of applicant’s and parents’ citizenship ID card & Notarized certificate of family relationship
- Documents related to financial support
- Affidavit of Financial Support (available on the CNU admissions website)
- Sponsor's Bank Certificate with a balance of more than KRW 16,000,000
- Sponsor's Certificate of Employment or Certificate of Business Registration
- A CNU prospective academic professor's affidavit of support
- A CNU prospective academic professor's certificate of employment
- A Confirmation Letter for Prearranged Scholarship Grant from dean/president of CNU
- For Applicants who apply to Fine Arts, Music, or Physical Education department : Portfolio of performances
- Copy of ID Card of Applicant and His / her Parents
- Government-issued Family Census Register
- Notarized Certificate of Family Relationship.
How To Apply For Admission
Online Application Process
- ) Sign up and log in to the online application program (JINHAK APPLY) via gest admissions web site. (https://gest.cnu.ac.kr)
2) Check the important notes for all applicants. Follow the instructions carefully and type in all the required information for each step of the online application.
3) Fill out the application form at the gest website (https://gest.cnu.ac.kr), according to the specifications in the section titled “??? ?(Apply)”. ? Applicants must upload a recent photograph(3.5×4.5cm) via the on-line application.
4) The application fee (60,000 KRW or 50 USD) must be paid online within application period. ? Application fee must be paid by the deadline.
Applicants cannot change his/her major and correct anything on the application form once the application fee is paid. Check again to see if there is any error before payment. ? Applicants are responsible for any disadvantages if there are any false statements in the application forms.
5) After paying the fee, print out the online letter cover, application form, and the other forms. Fill out the other forms for submission. ? They can be found on the gest admissions website : (http://gest.cnu.ac.kr)
6) Submit the application form and required documents together. ? Print out an application form and attach on the form directly. (The attached photo must be with white background.)
Admission Contacts
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +82-42-821-7046, +82-42-821-8825, +82-42-821-8824, +82-42-821- 8823
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History
Since 1952, Chungnam National University has been striving to become one of the top universities in the nation and world. Today, over 190,000 alumni have been taking an active role in serving and contributing to reach this endeavor.
- May 25, 1952
- Chungnam Provincial University is established with three colleges: Liberal Arts Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering.
- May 25, 1953
- Chungnam National University celebrates its first anniversary.
- April 4, 1957
- The Graduate School is established.
- March 1, 1962
- Chungchong National University is establish... read more
ed, unifying Chungnam Provincial University with Chungbuk Provincial University.
- March 1, 1963
- Chungnam National University is reorganized as a separate institution from Chungbuk University.
- March 13, 1964
- College of Law & Business Administration is established on November 30, 1967 College of Medicine is established.
- July 1, 1970
- Administration Building, Graduate School, College of Economics & Management, and College of Law is moved to the Daedeok campus.
- July 1, 1972
- College of Agriculture is moved to the Daedeok campus.
College of Engineering Education reorganized into Division of Engineering Education and General Engineering Division.
- March 10, 1975
- College of Agriculture is moved to the Daedeok campus.
- March 1, 1977
- Graduate School of Education is moved to the Daedeok campus.
- August 10, 1978
- University Hospital is built and opened.
- August 10, 1979
- College of Sciences is divided into the College of Natural Sciences and the College of Home Economics.
- December 1, 1979
- College of Fine Arts and Music is established.
- February 28, 2020
- Inauguration of Jin-Sook Lee, the 19th president of Chungnam National University
- October 13, 2020
- Selected for the 'Brain Korea (BK) 21 Phase 4 Project'
- November 17, 2020
- Selected for ‘Remote Education Project for Regional Graduate Schools’
- November 30, 2020
- Completion of the Student Union Building 1 remodeling
- June 1, 2025
- Establishment of the Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) and the Center for Platform University under the Office of Educational Innovation
- August 18, 2025
- Opening of the Sports Complex
- January 9, 2026
- Establishment of the Institute of AI Convergence Strategy, Officer of Glocal University Project, Global-Learning & Academic research institution for Master's·PhD students, and Postdocs (G-LAMP), and External Strategy Center
- March 3, 2026
- Opening of the College of Medicine at the Sejong Joint Campus
