Chungbuk National University
Chungbuk National University (CBNU) offers undergraduate and graduate study in Cheongju. International applicants can explore business, science, engineering, agriculture and the arts. The university publishes separate recruitment matrices for undergraduate and graduate applicants. Choose the department and entry route before preparing your documents.
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 Science
- Computer Engineering
- Architecture
- Business Management
- Economics
- Public Administration
- Psychology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Design
Full program lists and admission notes
General admission criteria
Academic and degree requirements
- Freshmen need recognized secondary education and must meet the applicable international nationality or overseas-schooling route.
- Third-year transfer requires an eligible completed college credential or the specified university study.
- Graduate applicants need the previous degree and the required prospective advisor reference.
Language requirements
- Most undergraduate departments list TOPIK level 3 or the approved CBNU course route. Some departments require TOPIK level 4 and do not accept that course alternative.
- Graduate alternatives include TOPIK level 3, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 71 or an approved prospective advisor reference. Check specialist requirements.
Intake dates
Undergraduate and graduate - Spring 2027, round 1
- Opening date - 12 October 2026
- Closing date - 30 October 2026, 18:00 KST
Undergraduate and graduate - Spring 2027, round 2
- Opening date - 23 November 2026
- Closing date - 11 December 2026, 18:00 KST
Official undergraduate schedule · Official graduate schedule
Tuition fees and study costs
The guides give reference tuition in KRW per semester. Check your current invoice for Spring 2027.
| Study category | Reference tuition |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate humanities and business | KRW 2,029,000 |
| Undergraduate natural sciences | KRW 2,494,000 |
| Undergraduate engineering and computing | KRW 2,696,000 |
| Graduate mathematics and mathematics education | KRW 2,580,000 |
| Graduate engineering and arts | KRW 3,301,000 |
See the undergraduate fee tables and graduate fee tables. Graduate first-semester enrollment fee is KRW 175,000.
Scholarships and support
- Undergraduate entrance language scholarships
- Continuing undergraduate merit scholarships
- CBNU Bridge Scholarship
- Graduate scholarships
See the current guides and official graduate scholarship information for award conditions.
Required documents
- Application, passport and applicable nationality or family evidence.
- Graduation certificates and transcripts, with authentication and translation where required.
- Language evidence and the required financial documents.
- Graduate applicants need the Form 3-1 advisor reference. Art applicants should check portfolio instructions.
How to apply
- Choose the degree and recruiting department in the current guide. Graduate applicants should contact their intended advisor early.
- Use the official application guidance below and retain your application number.
- Deliver the required originals to the Office of International Affairs, N10 Room 151, by your route’s document deadline.
Housing and campus life
Student residences
Use the official residence information for room options. Confirm the current term fee, meal plan and move-in date.
Campus and living arrangements
- International admissions - Office of International Affairs, N10 Room 151, Chungbuk National University
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Frequently asked questions
Does every undergraduate department accept TOPIK level 3?
Some departments require level 4. Check your department’s row.
Are transfer openings the same as freshman openings?
Check the guide’s third-year transfer column for your program.
Does an advisor reference guarantee funding?
Funding follows separate award or appointment rules. Ask the department for written confirmation.
Admissions contact
- Campus address
- 1 Chungdae-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Republic of Korea
Official sources and last checked
Last checked: 2026-11-01.
