Kunsan National University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3370 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1056 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #57 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #1 of 2 | In Gunsan |
| #451 of 1,098 | For Marine Engineering |
| Top50% | For 59 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 7,715
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- kunsan.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean
- Acceptance rate
- 50%*
* Kunsan National University 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 high school or equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to February (March - August; September-February) |
| Enrollment | 7,715 |
| Full time employee | 391 |
| Student:staff ratio | 20:1 |
Research profile
Kunsan National University has published 6,767 scientific papers with 112,237 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Geology, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Kunsan National University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 11 | 5 |
| 1994 | 16 | 10 |
| 1995 | 19 | 30 |
| 1996 | 20 | 37 |
| 1997 | 37 | 60 |
| 1998 | 33 | 79 |
| 1999 | 55 | 139 |
| 2000 | 71 | 188 |
| 2001 | 79 | 286 |
| 2002 | 88 | 528 |
| 2003 | 96 | 568 |
| 2004 | 106 | 713 |
| 2005 | 156 | 859 |
| 2006 | 172 | 1110 |
| 2007 | 196 | 1274 |
| 2008 | 210 | 1412 |
| 2009 | 196 | 1823 |
| 2010 | 242 | 2341 |
| 2011 | 277 | 2683 |
| 2012 | 306 | 3115 |
| 2013 | 348 | 3794 |
| 2014 | 366 | 3999 |
| 2015 | 308 | 4273 |
| 2016 | 279 | 4443 |
| 2017 | 261 | 4680 |
| 2018 | 287 | 5502 |
| 2019 | 310 | 6276 |
| 2020 | 374 | 7861 |
| 2021 | 383 | 9838 |
| 2022 | 363 | 10756 |
| 2023 | 425 | 11736 |
| 2024 | 405 | 12185 |
| 2025 | 302 | 11332 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 1,600-1,800 per semester (USD) |
|---|
Kunsan National University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 Kunsan National University.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Business, Asian Studies, Biology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Clothing and Sewing, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Design, Eastern European Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, English, Environmental Engineering, Family Studies, Fine Arts, Fishery, Food Science, History, Home Economics, Home Economics Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Interior Design, International Business, Korean, Law, Literature, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Naval Architecture, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Education, Physics, Public Administration, Science Education, Social Welfare, Sports, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering |
|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Design, Economics, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Family Studies, Fine Arts, Fishery, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Korean, Literature, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Preschool Education, Sports |
Notable alumni
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Jin Hui-gyeong
- Occupations
- musicianmodeltelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Jin Hee-kyung is a South Korean actress.
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Song Sae-byeok
- Occupations
- film actorcomedianstage actor
- Biography
-
Song Sae-byeok is a South Korean actor. After gaining attention as a supporting actor in The Servant (2010), Song played the leading roles in the comedies Meet the In-Laws (2011) and The Suck Up Project: Mr. XXX-Kisser (2012).
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Bokyem
- Occupations
- YouTubertelevision producer
- Biography
-
Kim Bo-kyem, known by his YouTube channel name Bokyem (보겸), is a South Korean YouTuber and streamer on afreecaTV.
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Kim Min-Seok
- Occupations
- table tennis player
- Biography
-
Kim Min-Seok is a South Korean male table tennis player. He is a member of the South Korean national team and won several medals at international tournaments including the World Table Tennis Championships. He is currently ranked at number 89 in the world as of September 2016, with his all-time high being number 15 in April 2014.
Kunsan National University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Marine Biology Research and Education | Marine Biology |
|---|---|
| College : Arts | Ceramic Art, Design, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Music |
| College : Engineering | Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Nanotechnology, Naval Architecture, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Robotics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| College : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Cultural Studies, English, History, Japanese, Korean, Literature, Media Studies, Philosophy |
| College : Natural Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Clothing and Sewing, Computer Science, Family Studies, Food Science, Home Economics, Interior Design, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Education, Physics, Statistics, Textile Design |
| College : Ocean Science and Technology | Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Food Science, Marine Biology, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Police Studies, Power Engineering |
| College : Social Sciences | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Law, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Transport Management |
| Graduate School : Business and Public Administration | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Business Administration, Economics, Fishery, International Business, Law, Public Administration |
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Graduate School : Industry | Asian Studies, Computer Education, East Asian Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Foreign Languages Education, Home Economics Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Korean, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Science Education |
| Graduate School : Industry | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Engineering, Fishery, Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nutrition, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | 군산대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development; Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 558 Daehak-ro Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54150 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 275,000 |