Chungbuk National University (CBNU)

충북대학교
Other name	충대 (ChungDae)
Motto	Korean: 개신(開新) Latin: Nova aperio (I uncover new things)
Type	National
Established	1951; 75 years ago (1951)
Academic affiliations	Flagship Korean National Universities
President	Chang-Seob Go
Academic staff	551 (2022)
Students	18,334 (2022)
Undergraduates	12,818 (2022)
Postgraduates	3,354 (2022)
Location	Cheongju , South Korea
Campus	Urban
Colors	Rich maroon
Mascot	Bull
Website	www.cbnu.ac.kr/english/index.do

Chungbuk National University (CBNU) is a national research university located in Cheongju, South Korea. Founded in 1951, the university is one of ten institutions designated as part of the Flagship Korean National Universities system by the South Korean government.

CBNU is a comprehensive university offering a full spectrum of academic disciplines including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, agriculture and life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. It is one of the few national universities in South Korea that simultaneously operates colleges of medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine, forming a regional hub for biomedical and life science education and research.

As a key higher education institution in North Chungcheong Province, CBNU plays a central role in regional development through research collaboration, medical services, and industry–academia cooperation, while maintaining its public mission as a national university.

Chungbuk National University was established in 1951 in the aftermath of the Korean War as part of national efforts to expand higher education outside the Seoul metropolitan area. The university gradually expanded from a limited number of academic fields into a comprehensive national university, adding colleges in science, engineering, agriculture, and medicine over subsequent decades.

During the 1990s and 2000s, CBNU strengthened its research capacity through participation in national research funding programs and the expansion of graduate education. The establishment of Chungbuk National University Hospital further reinforced its role as a regional center for education, research, and healthcare.

CBNU operates undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across a wide range of disciplines. The university places emphasis on both foundational academic education and applied research, particularly in areas aligned with regional and national priorities.

Graduate education is centered on research-oriented master's and doctoral programs, supported by specialized graduate schools in education, public administration, business, law, medicine, and health science convergence.

The main campus of Chungbuk National University is located in Cheongju, the capital city of North Chungcheong Province. It is an urban campus integrating academic buildings, research facilities, student housing, and medical institutions.

The university hospital serves as both a teaching hospital and a major healthcare provider for the region, contributing to clinical education and biomedical research.

Research at CBNU focuses on agriculture and life sciences, biomedical and health sciences, engineering, and environmental studies. The university participates in government-funded research initiatives and collaborates with regional industries and public institutions.

Particular strengths include agricultural science, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and medical research, reflecting the university's comprehensive life science infrastructure.

Chungbuk National University is regularly included in major international university rankings such as QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education (THE), Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), and U.S. News & World Report.

Within South Korea, CBNU is recognized as a major national university and is a member of the Flagship Korean National Universities system, which represents leading public universities across the country.

• Flagship Korean National Universities
• List of national universities in South Korea
• List of universities and colleges in South Korea
• Education in Korea

• Official website, in English

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