Kim Chaek University of Technology Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7841 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #3080 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #2 of 3 | In North Korea |
| #2 of 3 | In Pyongyang |
| #5493 of 5,728 | For Materials Science |
| #5653 of 5,673 | For Organic Chemistry |
| #5883 of 6,157 | For Quantum and Particle physics |
| #6188 of 6,603 | For Physics |
| #6213 of 6,447 | For Chemistry |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- kut.edu.kp
- Languages
- Korean
- Acceptance rate
- 20%*
* The Kim Chaek University of Technology is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from senior middle school |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to August (September - February; February-August) |
Research profile
Kim Chaek University of Technology has published 127 scientific papers with 238 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology, and Metallurgical Engineering.
Kim Chaek University of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 | 15 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 | 12 |
| 2018 | 2 | 8 |
| 2019 | 2 | 14 |
| 2020 | 6 | 27 |
| 2021 | 19 | 32 |
| 2022 | 32 | 58 |
| 2023 | 19 | 73 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Kim Chaek University of Technology gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,000,000 KRW |
| Master's Degree | 4,500,000 KRW |
| Doctoral Degree | 6,000,000 KRW |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Kim Chaek University of Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering |
|---|
Notable alumni
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Park Jin Hyok
- Years
- 20th Century
- Occupations
- industrial spyhackerprogrammer
- Biography
-
Park Jin Hyok is a North Korean programmer and hacker. He is best known for his alleged involvement in some of the costliest computer intrusions in history. Park is on the FBI's wanted list. North Korea denies his existence.
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Park Sang-hak
- Occupations
- human rights activist
- Biography
-
Park Sang-hak is a North Korean democracy activist and is the chairman of Fighters for a Free North Korea. Park Sang-hak is a hard-line anti-communist who is also in solidarity with the conservative movement in South Korea.
Kim Chaek University of Technology faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Automatic Engineering | Engineering |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Communication | Communication Studies |
| Faculty : Computer Engineering | Computer Engineering |
| Faculty : Electrical Engineering | Electrical Engineering |
| Faculty : Electronic Engineering | Electronic Engineering |
| Faculty : Geological Prospecting | Geological Engineering |
| Faculty : Heating Engineering | Heating and Refrigeration |
| Faculty : Industrial Management | Industrial Management |
| Faculty : Machine Building | Machine Building |
| Faculty : Materials Engineering | Materials Engineering |
| Faculty : Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Metallurgy | Metallurgical Engineering |
| Faculty : Mining Engineering | Mining Engineering |
| Faculty : Physical Engineering | Physical Engineering |
| Faculty : Power-Driven Machine Engineering | Power Engineering |
| Faculty : Shipbuilding | Marine Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | 김책공업종합대학 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 |
Location and contacts
| Address | Central District Pyongyang North Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,863,000 |