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The national flagship university in Gyeongsangnam-do
GNU is the national flagship university in Gyeongsangnam-do
The university in Gyeongnam:
keeping pace with the world ACTIVE GNU!
CREATIVE
AMBITIOUS
INNOVATIVE
VOLUNTARY
ENERGETIC
TEAM-MINDED
CONTENTS
02 Vision04 Message from the President 06 History
08 Specialized GNU Life Science
Aerospace & Mechanical Systems Nano & Advanced Materials 16 Global Connection
20 Educational Support, Scholarships &
Employment Programs 22 Colleges
38 Graduate Schools
39 Graduate Schools of Professional Studies 40 Graduate School of Medicine
42 Research Institutes / Affiliated Institutions
The university in Gyeongnam:
keeping pace with the world ACTIVE GNU!
GNU is crossing borders, seeking new ideas and areas of research, and consistently creating the future.
As the national flagship university in Gyeongnam, GNU is equipped with world-class research skills in life science, aerospace & mechanical systems, and nano &
advanced materials. We make global professionals through our networks with industry and higher education institutions overseas.
GNU is achieving a variety of national projects and offers quality education, a systematized curriculum, and creative converged education.
With over 60 years of educational pioneering, GNU has cemented quality education, converged and specialized its areas of research, and reached out to the world.
ACTIVE Outreach ACTIVE Education
30 educational programs in specialized departments
- Established a student-centered educational system
- Set up an educational achievement index - Created an enthusiastic educational
environment
- Promoted its employment rate and attracted gifted students
30 outreach programs for the local community
- Strengthened its status as a flagship national university
- Focused on local community outreach - Initiated international exchange - Tightened public relations with the
local community 30 research programs to advance
cooperation with industry
- Established a research support system - Taking a balanced approach of
developing and specializing its areas of research
- Expanded research funding - Broadened converged research and
collaboration with industry
ACTIVE Research
ACTIVE GNU Strategies
* ACTIVE : Ambitious, Creative, Team-minded, Innovative, Voluntary, Energetic
Message from the President
As the national flagship university representing Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeongsang National University (GNU) is keeping pace with the world. GNU proudly placed No. 1 among national universities in terms of the top 10% in cited papers in the Leiden Ranking 2014, specifically ranking first among national universities in mathematics, computer science and engineering.
In addition, GNU ranked No. 15 in Korea and No. 1 in Busan, Ulsan, and the Gyeongnam area in the World University Ranking 2014 by the Center for World University Ranking, Saudi Arabia. GNU is powering upwards as a world-class educational institution despite being located in a small city (Jinju).
Any of GNU’s self-motivated students can become competent professionals, particularly in the areas of life science, aerospace & mechanical systems, and nano & advanced materials.
Our highly-skilled professors push us onward, continuing to improve our educational programs and developing creativity and potential in their students. Financial support is readily available to our students through various university and external scholarships.
In addition, GNU continues to enhance its educational and research competitiveness through national project awards, including the University for Critical Korea Project, the Local University Advancement Project, the Leader in Industrial-Academic Cooperation (LINC) Project (2nd stage), the Korean Study Research Project, the Core Technology Innovation &
Industry Collaboration Center, the National University Innovation Project, the Local (Traditional) Industry Development Project, the Core Industry Professional Education Project, and the Human Resources Education Project for Energy Fields, among others. We are also strengthening our cooperative partnerships with 11 public corporations moving to Jinju Inno- City, the Aviation Industrial Complex in Jinju and Sacheon, the Machinery Industrial Complex in Changwon, and national industrial complexes in Yeosu and Suncheon towards creating more job opportunities for our students.
Through these efforts, GNU aims to develop its students into pioneering professionals who model civility, wisdom and learning aptitude. In line with this objective, we are cultivating quality human resources ready to challenge the world with relationship-building personalities and a thirst for knowledge and truth, and opening a pathway to a brighter world. To quote GNU’s school poem, knock on our door to seek an answer to ‘Why am I here on earth and how do I want to be remembered?’
Civility, Wisdom and Learning
Aptitude At GNU, students are
developed to model civility,
wisdom and learning aptitude.
History
The pioneering spirit at GNU
connects tradition with the future through constant challenge.
GNU walks on a path of pioneering history, brightening the future through its perseverance and research.
March 1, 1991 Dr. Bin Young Ho appointed 4th President March 1, 1995 Dr. Seo Young Bae appointed 5th President
School merges with Tongyeong Marine College
October 4, 1995 Gyeongsang National University Hospital incorporated
June 10, 1996 Continuing Education Center established March 1, 1999 Dr. Park Choong Saeng appointed 6th
President September 24, 1948 Dr. Hwang Woon Sung appointed as 1st Dean
October 20, 1948 Opened as Jinju Agricultural College (80 students) February 2, 1953 Becomes a 4-year college
March 1, 1969 Support for the University changes hands from provincial to national government
July 11, 1972 Name changed to Gyeongsang National College March 1, 1975 Graduate schools open
March 1, 1980 College becomes a university
Dr. Shin Hyun Cheon becomes the 1st President Graduate School of Education established March 1, 1983 College of Medicine established
April 21, 1983 College of Education at Gyeongsang National University approved to establish affiliated middle and high schools
March 1, 1984 Dr. Shin Hyun Cheon reappointed as President March 5, 1984 Affiliated middle and high schools opened December 27, 1986 Main Library opens
February 21, 1987 Hospital affiliated with College of Medicine opened March 1, 1987 Dr. Lee Jeong Han appointed 3rd President
1940 ~ 1970
GNU makes its first pioneering movements.
GNU creates a new history
1990
GNU advances with its creative pioneering spirit.
2000
December 1, 2003 Dr. Cho Moo Je becomes 7th President January 30, 2004 Gyeongsang National University establishes the
Industrial-Academic Technical Collaboration Center May 29, 2004 GNU appointed as an e-Learning Support Center in the
Gyeongnam, Busan and Ulsan area by the Ministry of Education & Human Resources Development June 29, 2004 GAST (Gyeongnam Animal Science & Technology - a
school company), established, along with GAMC (Gyeongsang Animal Medical Center)
November 24, 2004 Science Center for Gifted Youth established December 12, 2007 Dr. Ha Woo Song appointed 8th President October 15, 2008 Publication of Gyeongsang National University’s 60-
year history
March 1, 2009 The Graduate School of Aerospace Specialization established
March 1, 2010 Graduate School of Public Health established December 16, 2011 Dr. Kwon Soon Ki appointed 9th President December 4, 2012 Groundbreaking ceremony for Gyeongsang National
University Hospital in Changwon (Expected to open December 2015)
April 22, 2014 Selected as an ‘Aerospace Specialized University’ by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure & Transportation June 30, 2014 Selected as a ‘University for Creative Korea Project’ -
#1 in Busan, Ulsan and Gyeongnam, #7 in the nation among all universities
August 4, 2014 Selected as a ‘National University Innovation Project’
by the Ministry of Education
October 28, 2014 Selected as ‘Local University Advancement Project’
by the Ministry of Education
November 4, 2014 Conclusion of an agreement for Joint Degree Programs with the University of Copenhagen, Denmark
March 1, 2015 Department of Pre-Medicine established / GNU has 10 Graduate Schools, 13 Colleges, 7 Divisions (7 majors) and 72 Departments, with a total of 3,222 new students every year
The stage is set for GNU development.
1980
Ministry of Strategy &
Finance
Ministry of Trade, Industry &
Energy
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, &
Transportation
Korea Water Resources Corporation Small &
Medium Business Administration
Ministry of Education
· BK21 BK21 PLUS Project (8 sub-projects) 7 years KRW 28.1 billion
· Leader in Industrial-Academic Cooperation (LINC) Project 5 years KRW 24.4 billion
· Local University Advancement Project 5 years KRW 7 billion
· University for Creative Korea Project (6 sub-projects) 5 years KRW 27 billion
· Core Tech-Innovation and Industry-University Cooperation Mediation Center
· Core Bio-IP Anti-aging Industrializing Platform 5 years KRW 16.5billion
· Local (Traditional) Industry Development Project 3 years KRW 1.65 billion
· Center for Specialist Education of Ppuri Industry 5 years KRW 2.1 billion
· Basic Human Resources Education
Project forEnergy Fields 4 years KRW 800 million
· Local Industry Nurturing Project 3 years KRW 900 million
· Program of Supporting University FTA Courses 1 year KRW 28 million
· Smart Center Project 2 years KRW 600 million
· Business Incubator Development Project 6 months KRW 72 million
· Aerospace Specialization University Project 5 years KRW 1 billion
· English Camp for Elementary School Students in the Dam Area 1 time KRW 89 million
PROJECTS
& FUNDING
GNU continues to receive many government funding projects.
GNU enjoys a reputation of competitiveness, winning a variety of government funding projects. Along with GNU’s three areas of specialty – life science, aerospace & mechanical systems, and nano & advanced materials, we are
restructuring our international standing through research support projects in the humanities and social sciences, and collaboration with industry.
GNU: located at the center of Jinju Inno-City and Core Industrial Complex
An Institution Bridging Education and Industry
Located at the center of Jinju Inno-City and the surrounding core industrial complex, GNU connects education with industry.
The world's best Steel Industry Complex (Gwangyang)
Korea's Petrochemical Anti-aging Medicinal Herb Industry Complex (Sancheong)
Korea's best Machinery Industry Complex (Changwon)
The world's best Shipbuilding &
Marine Industry Complex and Ocean Plan Industry Complex (Geoje) Nano Convergence
Materials Industry Complex (Milyang)
- Selected as the Systems & Synthetic Biology Agro-biotech Center for Next- Generation BioGreen 21 Enterprise by the Rural Development Administration - Selected as the best project for the first
stage of BK21 (awarded by the President)
Received the highest rating as a National Core Research Center (NCRC) for the past seven years
Professor Park Ki Hun (College of Agriculture & Life Sciences) has developed a substance that targets specific liver cancer molecules.
His research has been published in
“Hepatology” - one of the most authoritative liver research journals
Professor Kong Il Keun and his team in the Department of Animal Husbandry produced the first transformational red fluorescent cloned cat, opening a path for innovative treatment of hereditary diseases
- Published research achievements in journals including Cell, Nature, and Science
- Professor Myeong-ok Kim at the Department of Biology developed new technology for neuropathic disease treatment by using BNIT convergence technology.
GNU won five projects in the World Class University Project by the Ministry of Education with a funding of KRW 14.1 billion over five years
Selected as the only local university to work on two different types of projects
21 NCRC 14.1 billion
billion
billion
Establishment of the Center for Industrial-Academic Collaboration in Sacheon
Designated a Degree & Research Center (DRC) by the Ministry of Education with a funding of KRW 2.4 billion over three years
Designated a Degree & Research Center (DRC) by the Ministry of Education with a funding of KRW 2.4 billion over three years
KT-1 9.091 m
22.4
Selected as a WCU Project
6
1
Body-transplantable convergence-type nano battery/bio-fuel battery power system enterprise with a funding of KRW 6 billion over six years
Organizing an international convergence- type research team in cooperation with Seoul National University, Hiroshima University (Japan), Samsung Electronics, LG Display, and Samsung SDI – Development of bending and elastic
plastic semiconductor substance for displays
Ranked #1 in the 2nd stage of BK21 for three years in a row
- Development of the world’s best organic semiconductor material - Development of the first light-emitting
super molecule
GNU is a research-centered
university and a world-leader in science and technology.
GNU is educating students to be professionals, leading the world in science and technology through its specialized fields of life science, aerospace & mechanical systems, and nano & advanced materials. In line with world science’s mission of taking responsibility for the future of mankind, these specializations are
increasing GNU’s international competitiveness.
Participated in KT-1 and T-50 robot plane development
Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI - which includes GNU’s research team) was the 4th institution in the nation to be designated a Degree & Research Center (DRC)
GNU is in the process of building an Aerospace Hall of Industrial-Academic Cooperation, opening in 2015
GNU SPECIALTIES
Life ScienceAerospace & Mechanical SystemsNano & Advanced Materials
KRW
KRW
KRW
Specialization❶
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
INNOVATION FOR
THE
BRIGHT FUTURE
Life science improves the world
Life Science
A Ministry of Education National Core Research Center
National Research Foundation of Korea Science Research Center
Medical Research Center
Life science is an important research area to improve life and welfare. GNU was selected to support six major nationwide enterprises hosted by the Ministry of Education – the Science Research Center (SRC), the National Core Research Center (NCRC), the Medical Research Center (MRC), World Class University (WCU), Brain Korea 21 (BK21), and Brain Korea 21 PLUS. In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we are becoming a leader in future biology through cutting-edge research with highly-skilled professionals.
- Selected as a Core Bio-IP Anti-aging
Industrializing Platform by the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy
- Developed new technology for treatment of neuropathic disease (dementia) through the use of BNIT convergence technology
- Received the highest rating as a National Core Research Center (NCRC) for the past seven years
• Selected as a Core Bio-IP Anti-aging
Industrializing Platform by the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy
The anti-aging industry was designated as a future- oriented business by GNU and the Gyeongnam Provincial Office.
Government funding of KRW 16.5 billion over five years
• Opening the way for Korea to become the world’s greenest bio-agricultural nation through funding of ₩100 billion over ten years
Driving sustainable green growth all over the world - Systems & Synthetic Agro-biotech Center (SSAC) http://ssac.gnu.ac.kr
• Selected as a World Class University enterprise by the Ministry of Education
Response to Changing Climate Enterprise
• Opening the way to curing liver cancer Professor Park Ki Hun (College of Agriculture & Life Sciences), has developed a substance that targets specific liver cancer molecules His research has been published in “Hepatology” - one of the most authoritative liver research journals
• Selected as the best research center among 100 SRC/ERCs in the nation by the National Research Foundation of Korea
Selected as an outstanding SRC by the National Research Foundation of Korea Plant Molecular Biology
& Biotechnology Research Center (PMBBRC) http://pmbbrc.gnu.ac.kr
• Upon opening of the Medical Research Center for Neural Dysfunction, GNU was chosen to be an SRC, NCRC and MRC
A Ministry of Education Medical Research Center (MRC)
The Medical Research Center for Neural Dysfunction (MRCND) http://mrcnd.or.kr
• BK21 PLUS Enterprise
Agricultural Science Next Generation Human Capital Education Enterprise (http://bk21plus.gnu.ac.kr)
• Received the highest rating of National Core Research Center (NCRC), producing highly-skilled professionals and research for the past seven years
A Ministry of Education National Core Research Center (NCRC)
Environmental Biotechnology National Core Research Center (EB-NCRC)
http://eb-ncrc.gnu.ac.kr
• Opening a path for innovative treatment of hereditary diseases
Produced the first transformational red fluorescent cloned cat
Professor Kong Il Keun and his team at the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (2007)
• Pioneer Research Center for Controlling Dementia through Converging Technology
First in the world to develop new technology for treatment of neuropathic disease
Promising Convergence Technology Pioneer Project
• Saving animals at risk of extinction
Prof. Lee Jun Hee and his team succeeded in restoring somatic cells of a white Korean cow
• New Animal Biological Medicine Development Enterprise
This enterprise succeeded in reproducing a pig by dividing stem cells from pig skin.
Specialization❷
MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
TOWARD THE SKY FOR A DREAM
Cutting-edge technology for the future
Aerospace &
Mechanical Systems
시스템 설계 기술
친환경 에너지 기술
항공우주 설계부품 기술
항공기계 공학분야의 첨단 핵심인재
양성 4개 그룹 편성,
교육·연구·
산학협력사업 수행
Opening a path of aerospace skills presenting infinite possibilities and potential,
Gyeongsang National University is developing highly-skilled professionals ready for leadership in development of new technologies in mechanical & aerospace engineering. Keep your eyes on GNU’s Advanced Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Education enterprise as it continues to teach the future leaders of a high- tech world.
- Participated in KT-1 and T-50 robot plane development
- Designated a Collaborative Research Center by the Ministry of Education
- Developing professionals through the Industrial- Academic Collaboration
• Fostering professionals to lead future-oriented high technology industries
2nd stage of BK21 selected by the Ministry of Education
BK21 Advanced Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Education enterprise
http://www.bk21amae.or.kr
Through cooperation with industry, GNU has
designated four technology areas – eco-friendly technology, precise manufacturing technology, systems-planning technology, and aerospace planning/parts technology – for education, research and collaboration.
• BK21 PLUS Project
· Selected as a Next-Generation Mechanical and Aerospace Creative Engineers Education Program http://bkplusmae.gnu.ac.kr
· Selected as an Research Team for Software Platform on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
http://uav.gnu.ac.kr
• GNU’s aerospace engineering program is one of the best in Korea, proving the university’s potential as an education and research center
Designated a Degree & Research Center (DRC) by the Ministry of Education Degree & Research Center for Green Aerospace Technology
Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI - which includes GNU’s research team) was the 4th institution in the nation to be designated a Degree & Research Center (DRC)
• Development of next-generation computer systems for aircraft
Designated a University IT Research Center by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy Aerospace Embedded Software Research Center (AESRC) The Aerospace Embedded Software Research Center was designated a University IT Research Center by the
Ministry of Knowledge Economy in March 2009
• GNU is in the process of building an Aerospace Hall of Industrial-Academic Cooperation
Eight storeys (9,091㎡ of total floor space) of lecture rooms, experiment rooms, labs, and conference rooms, etc Opening in December 2015
• 사천산학협동연구단지
· Welcoming the TIC/Gyeongsang National University Innovative Center for Mechanical Transportation Parts
· Welcoming the BK21/Innovative Research Center for Development of Human Capital in Mechanical Transportation to the experimental building
· Welcoming the meTEC/Education Center of Practical Training for highly-skilled workers
· Establishment of the Center for Industrial-Academic Collaboration (165,000 ㎡)
· Establishment of the Pilot Product Manufacturing Center, with the moving in of many venture companies
· GNU has become the hub for RIS innovative businesses in Gyeongnam
· PCTT/Attracted Technology Transfer Facilitation project for Gyeongnam small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
· GNU Research Park construction project (₩4.5 billion, Local University Nurturing enterprise)
· Chosen as a research center for SMEs (Gyeongsang National University TIC and four corporations)
· Organized industrial-academic collaboration in Sacheon
· Endeavoring to establish a government-supported research center
· Pursuing an engineering R&D Cluster
Specialization❸
NANO AND ADVANCED MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Opening up a new world with nano technology
Nano & Advanced Materials
CREATION OF NEW VALUE
최첨단 핵심기술
개발
해외 연구기관과의
공동연구 세계적
수준의 연구진
GNU’s Nano & Advanced Materials Engineering was selected as a Future- Promising Convergence Pioneer enterprise and World Class University enterprise, which proves its significant role in the nano industry, a new-growth business. Our study of Nano &
Advanced Materials has been developing professionals through extensive research since the establishment of the Samsung OLED Research Center.
- Development of the world’s best organic semiconductor material
- Development of the first light-emitting super molecule
- Selected as the best results-producing institution in the region after the 2nd stage of BK21 (1st year)
- I-cube Materials & Parts Education Center - Selected as a Future-Promising Convergence
Pioneer enterprise (PRC) by the Ministry of Education
• Selected as a World Class University enterprise by the Ministry of Education
Next-Generation Secondary Battery Integrated Parts &
Material Enterprise http://batterynu.ac.kr Center for Nano Bio-Chemical Materials Enterprise http://nanobiowcu.gnu.ac.kr
• Three consecutive years at the top in the 2nd stage of BK21 Enterprises
Ministry of Education 2nd stage of Brain Korea 21 (BK21
I-cube Materials & Parts Education Center (http://ic.gnu.ac.kr)
• Selected as an outstanding local Graduate School of Chemistry for the third consecutive year in the 2nd stage of BK21
(ranked #1 in the 2nd year, #3 in the 3rd year, and #2 in the 4th year)
Ministry of Education 2nd stage of Brain Korea 21 (BK21)
Graduate School of Chemistry, Molecular Materials &
Nanochemistry enterprise (http://chembk.or.kr)
• Development of bending and elastic plastic semiconductor substance for displays
21st Century Frontier Development R&D program (next-generation informational display development enterprise)
• Body-transplantable convergence-type nano battery/bio-fuel battery power system enterprise ㆍGNU was the only local national university to be
chosen from among 200 applicants
ㆍDevelopment of new convergence-type power which produces a battery that can be placed inside the human body, which in turn will keep it changed.
ㆍAlong with a plethora of article publications, GNU is actively applying for international and domestic patents to add to its strategic patent portfolio.
• GNU- Samsung Display OLED Research Center ㆍDevelopment of blue OLED’s materials
ㆍDevelopment of high mobility organic semiconductor by Vacuum deposition
ㆍDevelopment of high performance organic polymer n- type semiconductor
ㆍDevelopment of deep-blue phosphorescence OLED’s materials
ㆍDevelopment of high performance organic polymer semiconductor
Power_ Research Support + Collaboration with Industry
GNU’s strength comes from continuous communication with the world and immersion in research. Collaboration with top international institutions and government support has been instrumental in making GNU a quality institution. As a result, GNU continues its unrivaled achievements in diverse national projects, and contributes to increasing national employment in collaboration with business.
GNU creates outstanding results through communication and
immersion in research
PROUD GNU
Selected as an Anti-aging Industry Project for the 6th Industrial Core Technology Development Project by the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy GNU’s Anti-aging Industry Project will be receiving funding of up to KRW 16.5 billion over five years.
The anti-aging industry is a medical industry field dealing with aging as an illness, with a 10% annual global growth rate. In line with its potential, GNU and the Gyeongnam Provincial Office designated this industry as a future- oriented business, opening the first Anti-aging Industry Office in the nation.
BK21 PLUS Enterprise:
Developing professional creativity
The BK21 PLUS enterprise aims to educate graduate students to lead the creative economy, and strengthen the educational and research competence of local graduate schools from 2013 through 2019 with funding of KRW 28.8 billion from the Ministry of Education.
BK21 PLUS Enterprise
•Graduate Program for Next Generation Agrobiotech Industry
•Next-Generation Mechanical and Aerospace Creative Engineers Education Program
•Research Team for Software Platform on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
•Team of Creative Human Resources in Veterinary Life Science for the Future
•Global Creative Team for Regional Industry
•Urban Regeneration Education Center for Creative Human Resources
•Cultural Convergence BM Team
•Education Program of Technical Engineer for ICT-based Reliability Design on LNG-FPSO Equipment
Collaboration with industry to promote employment and local business
Along with our three specializations – life science, aerospace & mechanical systems, and nano & advanced materials – GNU strives to commercialize research outcomes in the humanities, and social and natural sciences.
In addition, students are equipped with hands-on experience in cooperation with small & medium-sized companies, conglomerates and public institutions, benefiting the employment rate.
Research excellence
GNU was selected as a University for Creative Korea Project with funding of KRW 27 billion over five years by the Ministry of Education and was the top pick in Busan, Ulsan and Gyeongsangnam-do.
We are advancing out into the world with remarkable achievements in education, research and government project awards.
UNIQUE
Selected as ‘Local University Advancement Project’ by the Ministry of Education in 2014
The Division of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Biochemistry were selected as excellent departments for the University for Critical Korea Project by the Ministry of Education in 2014
Core Tech-Innovation and Industry-University Cooperation Mediation Center selected by the Ministry of Education (2014)
Selected as a ‘University for Creative Korea Project’ by the Ministry of Education in 2014
The Center for World University Rankings, Saudi Arabia (2014)
KRW 7 The ONLY
Leiden Ranking 2014, the Netherlands (top 10%
cited papers)
KRW 27 No. 1 The 1
billion over five years
billion over five years
among national
universities, 1 in mathematics, computer science and engineering
Korea's No.
university in Busan, Ulsan and
Gyeongsangnam-do
in Busan, Ulsan and
Gyeongsangnam-do
Support_ Educational Support
We provide students with many forms of support including scholarships and diverse educational and career development programs to facilitate a smooth transfer into society.
GNU is a growth engine for student dreams.
SUPPORT PROGRAM
44,831 (2014)
Twenty-one types
of university scholarshipsFifty-four types
of external scholarshipsSix types
of government scholarshipsScholarship types
University scholarships (21 types)
•GNU Pioneer Scholarship
Tuition exemption to graduation + ₩3 million (each semester) + campus housing
•GNU Leaders Scholarship
Tuition exemption to graduation + ₩1.8 million (each semester) + campus housing
•GNU ACTIVE Scholarship
Tuition exemption to graduation + ₩1.2 million (each semester)
•Scholarships for good grades, financial relief, etc.
Government scholarships (6 types)
•Government Scholarship Type 1
•Government Scholarship Type 2
•Government scholarships for students in the natural sciences and engineering
•Government scholarships for students in the humanities and social sciences
•Science scholarships from the President
•Work scholarships
External Scholarships (54 types)
•Farming & Fishing Hope Foundation scholarships
•Mirae Asset scholarships
•Lotte Foundation scholarships
•and others
School Foundation scholarships (2 types)
•Lee Jung Han Foundation scholarships
•Jang Choong Seok Foundation scholarships Educational Support
Employment facilitation program in collaboration with industry Mentoring program to help students adapt to school life and improve their basic learning aptitudes
Improvement of school competitiveness on the international scene Personality building program for a spirit of service and better relations Support for faculty education – seamless online/offline education
Employment Programs
•Career counseling and psychological tests
•New student surveys and attitude surveys of the student body
•Career camp
•Job fairs and campus recruiting
•Support for student job search clubs
•Mock Aptitude Test
•Provision of employment information and recommendation of students for positions
•One-on-one career counseling
•Female student career design and action strategies
•Female Empowerment Communication Program
•Courses for female student career development and gender awareness
•Female student job performance development program We also set up opportunities to develop student competence
through study.
GNU offers many types of scholarships and educational support so students can focus on their studies and dreams. Systematic, effective career development programs are available to help them succeed in employment. GNU: developing your skills even after graduation, and a promising platform towards a bright future.
Two types
of school foundation scholarshipsScholarships
Scholarship rate (as percentage
of registered student body)
Number of scholarship recipients
Yearly value of awarded scholarships
95 % (2014)
83
KRW 23.6 billion
different
scholarship
types
9
institutions15
research institutes10
and middle schools Global_ Global ConnectionsGNU strives for world-class competitiveness as a reliable, sustainable institution. We provide students with multiple global opportunities – overseas language programs, overseas onsite learning programs, joint degree programs, and exchange programs, etc.
Professionals moving the globe with a
pioneering spirit, Opening doors of opportunity
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
A globalized environment towards status as a world-class university
Promoting GNU’s international status is a way to increase national influence. GNU works hard to provide a globalized environment for students to realize their dreams, having concluded agreements with 136 universities, 9 institutions, 15 research institutes, 9 high schools and 1 middle school from 29 different countries.
Recognized by the International Education Quality Assurance System (IEQAS), accredited by a consortium of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Justice
GNU has been recognized by the International Education Quality Assurance System (IEQAS), accredited by a consortium of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Justice. The consortium looks at critical management competencies for international students, and GNU scored highly in terms of dropout ratio, number of nations represented in the student body, financial stability, and housing and insurance rates. GNU faculty, administration and students are fully aware of the importance of globalization, with internationally standardized units and systems in use in our administrative systems, on our campus, and in our research institutes, etc.
453 (As of 2015)
No. of nations
No. of partner universities
No. of international students
136 29
International Exchange Programs
•Collaborative Academic Program with the University of Missouri
•Joint PhD program with Purdue University and the University of Missouri (United States)
•Joint PhD program with the University of Copenhagen (Denmark)
•GNU Lab at Scripps Research Institute at Purdue University
•Symposiums with Germany’s Max-Planck Research Institute
Exchange Programs
GNU provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to study at partner universities abroad. Students are able to take courses and explore advanced study and other cultures at these overseas universities, with credit units taken there recognized by GNU.
Joint undergraduate programs
This program aims to grant students two undergraduate degrees, one from GNU and one from a partner university abroad when they satisfy all the requirements for graduation. This program consists of two years at GNU and another two years at a partner university abroad.
GNU pursues the value of learning as it advances in international prestige.
With a world-class educational infrastructure, GNU is dreaming of the future. Based on our pioneering spirit, we are realizing remarkable outcomes across the humanities, social and other sciences, the arts and engineering, and educating future leaders.
GNU ACADEMY
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF LAW
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
COLLEGE OF NURSING
The College of Humanities aims to educate students about the structure of society and the people of which it comprises, and to be creative when dealing with them. Our main objective is to assist them in exploring human life, think and research creatively, and understand historical changes. The College is made up of 10 Departments in language, literature, history and philosophy, all of which are deeply engaged in seeking truth and original values concerning people and the world. The College of Humanities is moving forward, communicating with society, understanding culture, and sharing values with the world.
Department of Korean Language & Literature Department of German Language & Literature Department of Russian Studies
Department of French Language & Literature Department of History
Department of English Language & Literature Department of Chinese Language & Literature Department of Philosophy
Department of Korean Classics in Chinese Department of Ethnic Dance
• Selected as a Cultural Convergence BM Team for the BK21 PLUS Project
• Conclusion of an academic agreement with the University of Hamburg (Germany)
• Conclusion of academic agreements with Xi’an Arts School and Hangzhou Arts School (China)
• Conclusion of an agreement with Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd. for a collaborative education program
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
GNU Academy
The College of Social Sciences studies and educates its students in the foundational disciplines of politics, diplomacy, economics, society, psychology, and public administration, and scientifically analyzes and explores social phenomena. The College aims to have students accumulate expertise in the social sciences, and cultivate talented individuals to take leadership roles in both Korean and international society. Students can realize their dreams and design their own higher learning curricula through connected majors, double majors, minors, and completion of the teaching program as they propel themselves into careers in and contribution to public, economic, and educational institutions.
Department of Economics Department of Social Welfare Department of Sociology Department of Psychology Department of Political Science Department of Public Administration
• The Departments of Economics and Social Welfare ranked among the top in university evaluations for the humanities and social sciences.
With a vision of leading natural sciences of the future, the College of Natural Sciences is aiming for recognition as a research-centered college through globalization, strengthening its collaboration with industry, and specializing in converged disciplines. The College has been awarded the BK21 PLUS Project, Next- Generation Bio Green Project and other projects that assist in improving its educational and research environment. We are not content to “rest on our laurels” however, and are moving on to compete with world universities in research achievements and educational quality.
Department of Physics Division of Life Science Department of Mathematics
Department of Food Science & Nutrition Department of Clothing & Textiles
Department of Information Statistics Department of Geology
Department of Computer Science Department of Chemistry
• Selected as a World Class University Project, Next-Generation BioGreen 21 Enterprise, BK21 Enterprise, Seoul Accord Enterprise, and other government funding projects
• Selected as a Basic Life Science Professionals Education Enterprise for the University of Critical Korea Project
• Selected as an Innovative Chemical Professionals Education Enterprise in the Southeastern Region for the University of Critical Korea Project
• Selected as an IT Education Leading College Project with funding of KRW 3.6 billion over six years
• Establishment of the GNU- Samsung Display OLED Research Center
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
GNU Academy
The College of Business offers hands-on business education towards development of professionals tailored for companies, curricula that reflect changes in business
environments, a mentoring program and academic support from advisors. Students participate in domestic and overseas exchange programs that aid in development and preparation for their career path. Some graduates start their careers in manufacturing, finance and other relevant fields, while others become CPAs or tax accountants.
Department of Management Information Systems
Department of Business Administration Department of International Trade Department of Accounting
Department of Industrial Management
• The Department of International Trade was selected as a Program of Supporting University FTA Courses four years in a row
• Recognition by the Accreditation Board for Korea Business Education
• Selected as a Global Creative Team for Regional Industry for the BK 21 PLUS Project
The College of Engineering focuses on research related to advanced technology and collaboration with industry, training engineers to be professional experts with leadership skills. Side by side with systematic education on basic theories and applied technology and innovation, the College is involved in diverse government funding projects – the University for Critical Korea Project, the BK 21 PLUS Project, the Center for Local Collaborative Research, the Technology Innovation Center project, and the Information and
Communication Research Center project. As the best and largest engineering college in Gyeongnam, the College is the first choice in cutting-edge technology.
Division of Mechanical, Aviation & Information Convergence Engineering (Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace & Software Engineering major)
Division of Materials Science & Engineering
Division of Industrial Systems Engineering (Industrial Systems Engineering major) Division of Architectural, Urban & Civil Engineering / Department of Architecture Department of Semiconductor Engineering Department of Chemical Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics Engineering Department of Control & Instrumentation Engineering
• The Division of Mechanical Engineering was selected as an excellent department in the University for Critical Korea Project.
• Selected as three sub-projects for the BK 21 PLUS Project
• The College of Engineering RIS team won first prize in the Capstone Design Competition 2013.
• Conclusion of an agreement for a track program tailored for business (Division of Industrial Systems Engineering)
• The Department of Architecture has been recognized by the Accreditation Board for Architecture Education (valid for five years).
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES
GNU Academy
As the only university in the province to be selected as a BK21 World Class Graduate Program enterprise in agriculture and life science, the College of Agriculture & Life Science pursues excellence in the study of agriculture & life science engineering (plant, animal, food microbe and agricultural environment engineering). The College of Agriculture & Life Science, the fundamental matrix behind Gyeongsang National University, develops and researches theories and technology related to preservation of and improvements to human life, and is raising its profile through selection as a host university for NURI Project and BK 21 PLUS Project.
Department of Food & Resource Economics Division of Environmental Forestry Science (Forest Environmental Resources, Environmental Materials Science)
Department of Agricultural Plant Science Department of Animal Science & Biotechnology Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Food Science & Technology
Department of Plant Medicine
Division of Agro-system Engineering (Bio- Industrial Machinery Engineering, Agricultural Engineering)
• Selected as a Graduate Program for Next Generation Agrobiotech Industry for BK 21 PLUS Project
The College of Law aims to produce internationally-competitive legal professionals through a variety of case studies, mock trials and academically-intensive course work. The College has an excellent educational infrastructure, with 20 specialized professors of law and 10 adjunct professors with significant experience in numerous fields. Law graduates start their careers in public or financial institutions, media, or other private companies.
Department of Law
• Study rooms, computer labs, and Dae Gyeong Academy Hall accommodating all law students
• LG Pioneer Hall for residential study rooms
• Special scholarships from the Kim Soon Keum Scholarship Foundation
• Collaborative activities with the Institute of Law at GNU
COLLEGE OF LAW COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
GNU Academy
The College of Education looks at education creatively as it cultivates educational professionals with respect for humanity.
Spanning 40 years and with 16 departments, the largest in the nation, the College focuses its education on the importance of respect, a philosophy of “good people create good people,” and a spirit of adventure. We will continue to play a critical role as the hub for secondary school teacher education in Gyeongnam.
Department of Education Department of Korean Education Department of History Education Department of English Education Department of Ethics Education Department of Social Science Education Department of Japanese Education Department of Geography Education Department of Early Childhood Education Department of Physics Education Department of Biology Education Department of Mathematics Education Department of Chemistry Education Department of Art Education Department of Music Education Department of Physical Education
• The Department of Chemistry Education produced the largest number of graduates to pass the teaching license examination in 2013.
• The best secondary school teacher education institution in Gyeongnam
The College of Veterinary Medicine was founded to train students in prevention, diagnosis, and cure of animal diseases. It offers specialization in veterinary-related biotechnology, medical science, public health, hygiene, agricultural and livestock science, towards enhancement of the well-being of both man and animal. The six-year academic program consists of two years of pre- veterinary courses followed by four years of regular veterinary courses. The Department of Pre-Veterinary Medicine offers a two-year required preparatory program that covers basic natural science and liberal arts courses.
Students in the Department of Veterinary Medicine take four years of regular veterinary courses – anatomy and physiology in basic medicine, pharmacology, parasitology, pathology, and public health in preventive
medicine, international medicine, surgery, OB, and radiation oncology in clinical courses.
Thus, students become medical experts with the knowledge and competence to cure ill animals, prevent disease, and develop public health, basic medicine and science in related areas.
Department of Pre-Veterinary Medicine Department of Veterinary Medicine
• Selected as a Team of Creative Human Resources in Veterinary Life Science for the Future for BK 21 PLUS Project
• Establishment of Korea Nutria Research Center, first in the nation
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
GNU Academy
The College of Medicine began its history with its first students in the Department of Pre- Medicine back in 1981. The College aims to prepare people to handle public health in local communities, with 160 experienced faculty members developing their students as medical professionals. Facilities for students include campus housing, clinical institutes, study rooms and many other study-oriented environments.
From 2016, the six-year academic program will consist of two years of pre-medical courses followed by four years of regular medical courses. The 1,000-bed university hospital is located right next to the College of Medicine in Jinju, with a second university hospital to be opened in 2015 in Changwon, the largest city in Gyeongnam.
The GNU College of Medicine, the only
medical school in Gyeongnam, fosters quality practitioners through professional medical expertise and good personality.
Department of Pre-Medicine Department of Medicine
• Selected as a Medical Research Center (MRC) by the National Research Foundation of Korea
• Selected as a Medical Life Science Enterprise for BK 21 PLUS Project
• 100% pass rate in the National Medical License Examination (2014)
• GNU Hospital in Changwon will be opened in 2015.
• The Clinical Technology Center consists of an e- Learning Center, 10 PB rooms, and 12 OSCE rooms.
Based on a belief in respect for human beings, the College of Nursing educates students to become able nursing professionals in health improvement, disease prevention and rehabilitation. With 90 years of history, the College concentrates intensively on optimized education, and its graduates achieve a 100%
pass rate in the national nursing exams and 100% employment every year. Today, some 3,000 graduates are active in the public health arena, with three of them proudly receiving the Nightingale Award, considered the most honored prize in nursing.
Department of Nursing
• Opened Combined Education Center at the College of Nursing
• Conclusion of an agreement with Xi’an Arts School, China
• 100% pass rate in national nursing exams for five consecutive years
COLLEGE OF NURSING COLLEGE OF MARINE SCIENCES
GNU Academy
Established in 1917, the College of Marine Sciences is highly-reputed as the longest- running in the nation, developing its own traditions as it educates the largest number of marine science experts. The main objectives of the College are to develop marine professionals able to improve production and management of marine resources, and lead development of the marine sciences in society.
Our college is well equipped with a Marine Science Library, a dormitory, two training ships (the “New Sea” and the “True Sea”), a manufacturing refrigeration factory, an engine workshop, and the Marine Biology Education
& Research Center, etc., all working together to strengthen our role of advancing marine sciences and related businesses.
Department of Fisheries Business Administration Department of Seafood & Aquaculture Science Department of Marine Industry & Convergence Department of Maritime Police & Production Systems
Department of Mechanical & System Engineering
Department of Energy & Mechanical Engineering Department of Information & Communication Engineering
Department of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
Department of Ocean Civil Engineering Department of Marine Environmental Engineering
• Selected as an Education Program of Technical Engineer for ICT-based Reliability Design on LNG- FPSO Equipment for the BK 21 PLUS Project
• Establishment of the Marine Science Hall
• The Department of Fisheries Business Administration has been recognized by the Accreditation Board for Korea Business Education.
The College of Pharmacy cultivates creative pharmaceutical experts to improve efforts to research, prevent and cure mankind’s diseases. Students are provided with basic theory and practical applied technology regarding new drugs, and the College plays a pivotal role in pharmaceutical development.
With the support of researchers, professors and a suitable educational environment, the College offers systematic education on foundational pharmacology and clinical pharmacy, and focuses on enhancing life science and creating professionals who will contribute to public medical service throughout the nation.
Department of Pharmacy
• Conclusion of an agreement with Sancheong Medicinal Herb Institute
• Conclusion of an agreement for academic and research collaboration with Gyeongnam Pharmacist Association
• Conclusion of multiple agreements with pharmaceutical firms
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
GNU Academy Graduate Schools of Professional Studies
The path to creative expertise
Graduate Schools of Professional Studies
GNU Graduate Schools of
Professional Studies provide quality programs that provide expertise to individuals in various fields of study as they develop their creativity through a differentiated and specialized educational system.
Graduate School of Medicine
The GNU Graduate School of Medicine, as a flagship university, offers medical education at the professional level, with an infrastructure designed to develop medical expertise and relationship skills.
Graduate School of Business The Graduate School of Business aims to develop skilled business professionals who will take a leading role in an age of globalization. The School offers an ideal environment for scientific research on business strategies, for graduates to boost their competitiveness in relevant fields.
Graduate School of Education The mission of the Graduate School of Education, consisting of 31 departments, is to produce leading educators with a sense of educational mission, professionalism and creativity, under sound educational tenets.
Graduate School of Convergence Science & Technology
The Graduate School of Convergence Science & Technology was established to develop leading professionals in industrial technology. At present, Master’s degrees are offered in 29 majors from nine departments (evening classes only). Two contract departments and a non-degree course for advanced industrial
management are also available.
Graduate School of Public Administration
Developing professional contributors to national and regional development is the main objective of the Graduate School of Public Administration. The School also provides continuing education to people who currently hold positions in gover nment administration, and a non-degree course for advanced administ ration management.
The Graduate School of Aerospace Specialization
The Graduate School of Aerospace Specialization was established through collaboration between Gyeongsang National University, the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, and Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd., to develop technology and human capital in the national aerospace field.
Graduate School of Public Health The Graduate School of Public Health has been established to train people to play a pivotal role in health-related projects to improve health in local communities, and administration of health information and medicine.
Graduate School of Food & Medicine Through the use of modern technologies and research, food and medicine can be produced and managed in a safer, more efficient way. Ultimately, the School’s aim is to increase public welfare and health.
