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Chonnam National University

History

Chonnam National University (CNU) set sail in Gwanjgu, at the center of the Honam region on June 9, 1952. The university emerged from the ashes of the Korean War with the support of local citizens who wanted to foster talented students. Even though CNU was established only about 60 years ago, it is celebrating more than 100 years of tradition because of the schools that were merged under CNU.

Education

Colleges and Schools:

  • 16 Colleges with 96 Departments for Undergraduates Nursing, Business Administration, Engineering, Engineering Science, Agriculture and Life Sciences, Culture and Social Sciences, Law, Education, Social Sciences, Human Ecology, Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Arts, Medicine, Humanities, Natural Sciences
  • Graduate School Master's Program: 122 programs; Graduate School Doctoral Program: 112 programs
  • 5 Professional Graduate Schools: Business, Culture, Law, Medical, Dental
  • 5 Special Graduate Schools: Education, Industry and Technology, Industry-University Cooperation, Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, Public Policy

Research

The total amount of research funds that CNU professors were rewarded exceeded 120 billion won, enlisting CNU as a top-10 research university in Korea. CNU was also selected as a world-class research university. CNU is on sound footing in terms of research capacity.

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Chonnam National University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Chonnam National University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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Grant
1000000 KRW
Deadline
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Global Scholarship Program (GSP)
Merit-based

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Chungnam National University
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Fully Funded GKS Korean Government Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Korean Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mozida Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2024
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
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Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
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iVisa
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
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Leopold Figl Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
55000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2024
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2024
Type Rating Scholarships
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
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University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
601 -100
2022
501
2021
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
801 200
2023
1001
2022
1001
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
851 -100
2023
751
2022
751
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
844 -106
2022
738
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Housing services

Floor 10 to 15, Building 9A~D:

  • studio style (two persons per room)
  • apartment style {houses with 3 rooms, 2 persons per room)
  • individual floor heating and automatic controlled ceiling-type air conditioning in each unit
  • shower and washroom, combination locks, furniture.
  • cafeteria, convenience stores, restaurants, etc.

Building 3~6:

  • studio style (two persons per room)
  • central Heating and air conditioning
  • facilities: lounge, shower rooms, laundry room, study room, kitchen

Building 8:

  • type: apartment style (houses with 3 rooms 2 persons per room)
  • central heating and Individual air conditioning
  • facilities: PC Cafe, lounge, shower rooms, laundry rooms, study room, fitness room

Library services

The size of the Chonnam National University Library amounts to 10,415 pyeong with 5,600 seats, 1.4 million books and 5,400 (donated) serials. The  library embraces cutting-edge IT, e-journals and e-books to further strengthen research support base.

ICT services

University Computing Center:

  • Computer Rooms
  • IT Help Desk - provides technical support to troubleshoot the Integrated Information System, network and software while using IT resources on campus.

Medical services

Medicare Center:

  • general medical support: equipped with diagnosis room, oral health room, medicine room, clinical lab/inspection room, X-ray room, and other medical equipments e.g. automatic analysis system, diagnosis available everyday by full-time doctors
  • dental support
  • medical checks
  • pharmacy
International students are required to join an insurance program during their stay.

Campus life

Chonnam National University has two main campuses, one in Gwangju and the other in the Yeosu.

Sports facilities

Classes:

  • Fitness, Golf, Yoga, Jazz Dance, Badminton, Dance Sports, etc.
Facility guide:
  • 1st: Yoga, Admin office, Multi-purpose room, Exercise room, Indoor gym
  • 2nd: Fitness Center
  • 3rd: Multi-purpose Auditorium

Student clubs

CNU has more than 80 actively operating clubs in the areas of liberal arts, academics, athletics, volunteer service and religion. Each college also has specialized clubs.

The CNU Club Association hosts an annual event that advertises clubs and helps freshmen get to know their own interests.

  • IEQAS: International Educational Quality Assurance System in Korea (2013)

Kwangju, Gwangju, South Korea

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