Chonnam National University

Chonnam National University (CNU) offers international degree study in Gwangju and Yeosu. Undergraduate and graduate applicants use separate guides. Check the campus and degree level for your department before applying or arranging housing.

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Available degrees and programs

Selected programs by degree level. See the institution’s admissions guides for the complete lists and route requirements.

Undergraduate programs

Computer Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Chemical Engineering
Architecture
Architectural Engineering
Business Administration
Economics
International Studies
Public Administration
Psychology
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biological Sciences
Nursing
Tourism Management
Design
Music

Full program lists and admission notes

Degree programs and study routes

Undergraduate programs,Gwangju examples include Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Psychology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Nursing and engineering. Check the separate Yeosu entries for Tourism Management, fisheries, engineering and other fields.
Master’s, doctoral and integrated programs,The graduate guide lists programs across engineering, natural sciences, agriculture, humanities and social sciences. Check the degree and language columns for the individual department.

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Official recruiting list and route restrictions ↗

General admission criteria

Academic and degree requirements

Undergraduate,Freshman applicants need a recognized secondary qualification. Transfer applicants must meet the specific prior study and credit requirements.
Graduate,A recognized bachelor’s degree is required for master’s or integrated admission. Doctoral applicants need a master’s degree.
Financial documents,The graduate guide generally requires evidence of KRW 16 million. Check the rules for your application and later visa paperwork.

Language requirements

Undergraduate,The guide lists TOPIK 3 or CNU Korean-course level 3 and eligible English alternatives. Some majors have separate requirements. Certain entrants must complete mandatory Korean study.
Graduate,The guide lists Korean and English routes, including TOPIK 3 and IELTS 5.5 in the general criteria. Department thresholds and accepted alternatives can differ.

Intake dates

Undergraduate - Spring 2027, second round

Opening date - 15 October 2026
Closing date - 23 October 2026, 18:00 KST

Graduate - Spring 2027, second round

Opening date - 12 October 2026
Closing date - 30 October 2026, 18:00 KST

Undergraduate - Fall 2027, first round

Opening date - 1 April 2027
Closing date - 16 April 2027, 18:00 KST

Tuition fees and study costs

These undergraduate figures are 2026 references in KRW per semester. Check the current invoice and the exact classification of your major.

Study category	Reference tuition
Business Administration	KRW 1,837,000.
Humanities and social sciences	KRW 1,869,000 for the listed groups.
Gwangju engineering	KRW 2,370,000 for the listed group.
Yeosu engineering	KRW 2,352,000 for the listed group.
Graduate	See the separate graduate fee table for your program.

Undergraduate guide and fee table · Graduate admissions and fee guide

Scholarships and support

Undergraduate TOPIK Entrance Scholarship
Global Top-Tier Scholarship
Graduate TOPIK Scholarship
Strategic Researchers Scholarship
BK Strategic Researchers Scholarship

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Required documents

Application, transcripts and degree or graduation evidence.
Nationality and family evidence for the relevant route.
Language and financial records.
Graduate study plan, advisor or departmental documents where required.

How to apply

Undergraduate,Open official undergraduate admissions and follow the guide for your round. Check the separate document arrival deadline.
Graduate,Open official graduate admissions and check the current department and document instructions.

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Housing and campus life

Student residences

Gwangju and Yeosu have different residence options and rates. Confirm the campus, room type and billing period before applying.

Campus and living arrangements

International admissions,Chonnam National University international office

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Frequently asked questions

Does TOPIK 4 waive the whole undergraduate bill?

The guide lists a first-semester Tuition 2 waiver at TOPIK 4. Check Tuition 1 separately.

Can I apply after online applications close?

Original-document deadlines are separate and do not reopen online applications.

Do all graduate departments use the same language rules?

Departments can require higher scores or different evidence. Read the department matrix.

Admissions contact

Campus address: 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea; Yeosu teaching locations also available

Official website

Official sources and last checked

Last checked: 2026-11-01.