Kyungnam University: Statistics

Updated:

EduRank

EduRank.org best universities badge
Position Category
#3375 of 14,131 In the World
#1057 of 5,830 In Asia
#58 of 193 In South Korea
#942 of 1,645 For Robotics
Top50% For 38 other topics
Subject rankings

Quick Review

Acceptance rate
50%
Enrollment
14,000
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
Korean

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate50%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to February (March - August; September-February)
Enrollment14,000
Full time employee470
Student:staff ratio30:1

We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Kyungnam University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Kyungnam University has published 4,232 scientific papers with 67,005 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
4,232
Citations
67,005

Kyungnam University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
2,696 / 41,801
Physics
2,402 / 38,872
Chemistry
2,179 / 42,662
Biology
2,174 / 44,872
Computer Science
1,870 / 25,580
Environmental Science
1,767 / 30,697
Quantum and Particle physics
1,765 / 26,029
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,334 / 18,503
Materials Science
1,311 / 23,278
Organic Chemistry
1,264 / 30,432
Medicine
1,227 / 21,415
Biochemistry
1,016 / 26,781
Geology
891 / 15,742
Mathematics
877 / 14,265
Electrical Engineering
859 / 9,967
Psychology
845 / 15,283
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
830 / 9,854
Business
815 / 12,350
Geography and Cartography
762 / 9,560
Genetics
761 / 19,230
Philosophy
705 / 10,792
Mechanical Engineering
703 / 9,205
Ecology
681 / 13,213
Statistics
565 / 10,485
Political Science
551 / 8,857
Pathology
549 / 9,939
Law
541 / 8,774
Management
536 / 8,354
Optical Engineering
524 / 7,258
Metallurgical Engineering
518 / 9,532
Paleontology
508 / 9,036
Telecommunications
480 / 4,176
History
409 / 5,895
Computer Networking
408 / 3,603
Electronic Engineering
402 / 4,143
Linguistics
392 / 5,336
Chemical Engineering
391 / 12,123
Neuroscience
388 / 7,103
Economics
383 / 5,230
Archaeology
380 / 5,380

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 16 13
1994 13 25
1995 12 33
1996 18 38
1997 35 48
1998 42 47
1999 36 75
2000 38 107
2001 55 174
2002 104 242
2003 89 259
2004 72 362
2005 135 504
2006 169 661
2007 171 839
2008 192 1110
2009 203 1291
2010 217 1651
2011 208 2045
2012 242 2467
2013 252 2849
2014 206 3511
2015 205 3198
2016 169 3296
2017 135 3429
2018 144 3762
2019 165 4174
2020 187 4919
2021 172 5414
2022 178 5424
2023 134 5578
2024 105 5202
2025 98 4594
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Kyungnam University 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)
Undergraduate 4,200,000
Graduate 5,500,000
International Undergraduate 5,500,000
International Graduate 6,500,000

Kyungnam 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 Kyungnam 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 Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Business Education, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Continuing Education, Cultural Studies, Curriculum, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Ethics, Fine Arts, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Management, Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Military Science, Naval Architecture, Police Studies, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Protective Services, Public Administration, Real Estate, Robotics, Safety Engineering, Secondary Education, Social Welfare, Sociology, Sports, Structural Architecture, Telecommunications Engineering
Doctor's Degree Cultural Studies, East Asian Studies, Economics, Information Technology, Journalism, Military Science, Political Sciences, Protective Services, Sociology

Notable alumni

  1. Koo Jun-yup

    Koo Jun-yup
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1969-.. (age 57)
    Occupations
    singerrecord producerrapperdancerdisc jockey
    Biography

    Koo Jun-yup, also known by his stage name DJ Koo, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and DJ. A member of K-pop duo CLON, Koo is one of the first-generation Hallyu stars and since the 2000s has pursued a solo career as a DJ and actor.

  2. Jeong U

    Jeong U
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1981-.. (age 45)
    Occupations
    television actorfilm directoractorfilm actor
    Biography

    Kim Jung-guk, known professionally as Jung Woo (Korean: 정우), is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the drama Reply 1994 (2013) and You Are the Best! (2013).

  3. Tei

    Tei
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1983-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    singeractortelevision actor
    Biography

    Kim Ho-kyung, better known by his stage name Tei (테이), is a South Korean singer. He debuted in 2004 with the album, The First Journey.

  4. Jin Jong-oh

    Jin Jong-oh
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1979-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    sport shooter
    Biography

    Jin Jong-oh is a South Korean sports shooter who competed at the 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. The only individual four-time Olympic champion in shooting, he is the most successful individual shooter at the Olympics, being the only athlete to have won three consecutive Olympic gold medals in an event (men's 50 metre pistol) in shooting. He holds the world record in both 10 metre air pistol and 50 metre pistol and held the final world record in 50 metre pistol until Jitu Rai broke it in 2017.

  5. Chun In-bum

    Chun In-bum
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1958-.. (age 68)
    Occupations
    army officer
    Biography

    Chun In-bum is a retired South Korean Army Lieutenant general and authority on Korean politics and military relations.

  6. Kim Hyeon-Woo

    Kim Hyeon-Woo
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1988-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    amateur wrestler
    Biography

    Kim Hyeon-woo is a male wrestler from South Korea. In the 2012 Summer Olympics, Kim won the gold medal in the 66 kg Greco-Roman wrestling final.

  7. Kang Chang-hee

    Kang Chang-hee
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1946-.. (age 80)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Kang Chang-hee is a South Korean politician who was the Speaker of the 19th National Assembly of South Korea, succeeding acting Speaker Chung Eui-hwa on 2 July 2012, for a two-year term. Kang was a member of the Saenuri Party (New Frontier Party, formerly the Grand National Party), which holds the largest number of seats in the 2012–2016 National Assembly. He was selected as the party candidate for Speaker on 31 May 2012, which effectively guaranteed he would become Speaker. He was officially elected when the National Assembly convened on 2 July 2012, gaining 195 of 283 votes. On assuming the office of Speaker, Kang was legally required, by the National Assembly Act, to become an unaffiliated member of the National Assembly.

Kyungnam University faculties and divisions

Campus : Seoul Cultural Studies, East Asian Studies, Economics, Information Technology, Journalism, Military Science, Political Sciences, Protective Services, Sociology
College : Economics and Commerce Business Administration, Business and Commerce, E-Business/Commerce, Economics, Finance, International Business, Tourism
College : Education Art Education, Education, Foreign Languages Education, Home Economics Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Science Education
College : Engineering Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fire Science, Information Technology, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Naval Architecture, Safety Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
College : Law and Political Science International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Mass Communication, Military Science, Police Studies, Political Sciences, Protective Services, Public Administration, Secretarial Studies
College : Liberal Arts Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Cultural Studies, English, History, Korean, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Welfare, Sociology
College : Natural Sciences Biotechnology, Clothing and Sewing, Fashion Design, Food Science, Industrial Design, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Sports
Graduate School : Business Administration Business Administration, Finance, Management
Graduate School : Education Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Training
Graduate School : Engineering Engineering
Graduate School : Graduate Studies Southeast Asian Studies
Graduate School : North Korean Studies East Asian Studies
Graduate School : Public Administration International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Police Studies, Political Sciences, Protective Services, Public Administration, Real Estate, Safety Engineering, Social Welfare, Sports, Welfare and Protective Services

General information

Alternative names KU
경남대학교
Founded 1946
Accreditation Korean Council for University Education (KCUE)
Motto Power, KU
Colors sky blue

Location and contacts

Address 7 Kyungnamdaehak-ro Masanhappo-gu
Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, 51767
South Korea
City population 179,000

Kyungnam University in social media