Jeonbuk National University

Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) offers international undergraduate and graduate study in Jeonju and at other teaching locations in Jeonbuk. The Spring 2027 guides cover engineering, business, humanities, agriculture, sciences and the arts. Check the campus, degree and language track before choosing a program or arranging accommodation.
Available degrees and programs
Selected programs by degree level. See the institution’s admissions guides for the complete lists and route requirements.
Undergraduate programs
- Software Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Architecture
- Architectural Engineering
- Business Administration
- Economics
- International Studies
- Public Administration
- Psychology
- Social Welfare
- Life Sciences
- Industrial Design
- Music
Full program lists and admission notes
General admission criteria
Academic and degree requirements
- Freshmen need recognized high-school completion and the applicable nationality or full-overseas-schooling route.
- Transfer rules depend on the entry year, prior semesters and credits. Confirm the department’s marked transfer openings.
- Graduate applicants should check the required prior degree and any department-specific research or academic evidence.
Language requirements
- General undergraduate Korean routes include TOPIK level 2 or an approved alternative. Applicants admitted at level 2 should check the required Korean-language semesters.
- The undergraduate English tracks require their own language evidence. The guide defines English-track study by credit share.
- Use the graduate guide for the accepted tests and department-specific teaching or thesis language.
Intake dates
Undergraduate and graduate - Spring 2027, round 2
- Opening date - 9 November 2026, 09:00 KST
- Closing date - 20 November 2026, 17:00 KST
Tuition fees and study costs
The guides show Fall 2026 reference fees in KRW. The undergraduate table combines Tuition I and Tuition II. Confirm the current semester invoice.
| Study category | Reference tuition |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate humanities, social sciences and commerce | KRW 2,016,000 |
| Undergraduate engineering | KRW 2,704,000 |
| Undergraduate arts | KRW 2,779,000 |
| Graduate humanities and social sciences | KRW 2,962,000 |
| Graduate engineering | KRW 4,048,000 |
See the official undergraduate fee table and official graduate fee table. The graduate guide lists a first-semester admission fee of KRW 178,000.
Scholarships and support
- Undergraduate entrance language scholarships
- Undergraduate LINK Scholarship
- Continuing undergraduate merit scholarships
- Graduate entrance scholarship
- Eligible graduate research and BK project awards
Read the scholarship tables in the official guides. Check selection, renewal and whether two awards can be combined.
Required documents
- Application, passport and required nationality or family evidence.
- Graduation records and transcripts, with authentication and translation where required.
- Language evidence and any portfolio, financial or advisor documents listed for the route.
How to apply
- Choose the campus, degree and entry year from the current matrix.
- Use the official undergraduate application guidance below or the graduate portal in the official graduate notice.
- Pay the application fee and submit originals by the document deadline. Follow the notice for any permitted temporary-copy procedure.
Housing and campus life
Student residences
Check the residence hall for the teaching campus. Room rates, meal requirements and eligibility vary. Request Spring 2027 prices before budgeting.
QUICK ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions
Does the undergraduate English track mean every class is taught in English?
The guide defines the track as more than half of required credits in English.
Does every applicant receive the maximum graduate award?
Check the award decision for the actual amount and duration.
Are all transfer years available for every major?
Use the entry-year column in the current matrix.
Admissions contact
- Undergraduate: admissionu@jbnu.ac.kr
- Graduate: admissiong@jbnu.ac.kr
- Phone
- Undergraduate: +82-63-270-4653
- Graduate: +82-63-270-4382
- Campus address
- 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
Office guidance
Admissions contact
- Undergraduate admissions - admissionu@jbnu.ac.kr, +82-63-270-4653
- Graduate admissions - admissiong@jbnu.ac.kr, +82-63-270-4382
Official sources and last checked
Last checked: 2026-11-01.