Chungbuk National University
충북대학교
- Chungbuk
- National/public
- University
- Govt-certified: degree & Korean language
- English-taught programmes
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 10% of int'l students
- Students from 53 countries
- Scholarships for int'l students
- Int'l tuition from ₩2.03M/semester
In the 2025 review, Korea's Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice certified this school for degree programmes and the Korean language programme. Visa applications from its admitted students are screened on the standard admission letter alone; applicants from countries the Ministry of Justice lists separately still submit proof of funds.
Certification period: March 2026 to February 2030, reviewed every year.
Source: Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice, 2025 Education Internationalization Quality Assurance results (announced 12 February 2026). Official list
School name, region and type are sourced from 대학알리미 (Higher Education in Korea), the government's official university disclosure portal — 2025 academic year data, synced 2026-09-21.
Tuition
| Field | College / programme, as in the guide | Per semester |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities | 인문대학 | ₩2,029,000 |
| Social sciences | 사회과학대학 | ₩2,029,000 |
| Business & economics | 경영대학 | ₩2,029,000 |
| Natural sciences | 자연과학대학 | ₩2,494,000 |
| Engineering | 공과대학 | ₩2,696,000 |
| Engineering | 전자정보대학 | ₩2,696,000 |
| Other | 농업생명환경대학 | ₩2,444,000 |
| Other | 농업경제학과 | ₩2,057,000 |
| Other | 생활과학대학 (아동복지·소비자·생활과학융합) | ₩2,029,000 |
| Other | 생활과학대학 (주거·의류) | ₩2,491,000 |
| Other | 자율전공학부 | ₩2,444,000 |
| Arts & sport | 예술대학 (동양화·서양화·조소) | ₩2,677,000 |
| Arts & sport | 예술대학 (디자인) | ₩2,601,000 |
Application fee: ₩72,000
Amounts are from the university's own international admission guide or tuition page. The first-semester bill is often a little higher (entrance and admin fees), and amounts can change each year — confirm in the current guide.
For comparison, the average for Korean students at this campus is ₩4,305,681 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
1,560 international students from 53 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
- Master's445 · 29%
- Language institute433 · 28%
- Bachelor's289 · 19%
- PhD205 · 13%
- Exchange187 · 12%
- Associate degree1 · 0%
- Vietnam506
- China399
- Mongolia223
- Uzbekistan182
- Pakistan39
- Bangladesh36
- Cambodia15
- France12
- Nepal12
- Russia11
Source: Korea's Ministry of Justice (법무부) records of international students, published on data.go.kr. Countries with fewer than 5 students here are not shown individually, so that no student can be identified.
Dropout and enrolment
University disclosures on 대학알리미 (Korean Council for University Education), 2025.
Dormitories for international students
- Single room
- ₩196,400 / month
- Double room
- ₩179,500 / month
- Quad or larger
- ₩186,100 / month
Average monthly fee across the university's halls, 2025 disclosure (Korea Foundation for the Promotion of Private School, 대학재정알리미). It applies to all students; halls reserved for international students may charge differently.
- Who can apply
- 외국인 유학생(특별한 자격 없음)
- Fee
- $320
- Places
- 4,121 places
As entered by the university on Study in Korea (Ministry of Education, NIIED open data, 2026-09). Text is shown as written. Many fees give no currency or period, so check the amount and what it covers with the university.
What a month here costs
Rent from real contracts in this university's district, the dorm fee, and Study in Korea's estimates for the rest. Change any number to fit your plans.
Where the numbers come from
- Rent: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport real-transaction data (officetels, multi-family homes, and detached and multi-household houses)
- Dorm: university finance disclosure (대학재정알리미)
- Food, transport and other: Study in Korea (June 2024)
- Minimum wage: Ministry of Employment and Labor (2026)
An estimate for planning, not a quote. Check prices with the university and the landlord.
Research output (Leiden Ranking)
Most useful if you plan a master's or PhD. The CWTS Leiden Ranking counts research papers only (no reputation surveys); ranks are among 2,831 universities in the 2025 Open Edition, all sciences, fractional counting. It says little about undergraduate teaching or language programmes. CWTS Leiden Ranking →
Nearest metro stations
충청북도 청주시 서원구 충대로 1
No metro station within 3 km of this campus. Check bus routes in a map app.
Show map with nearby stations and bus stops
Bus stops and routes change often, so we do not list them. Open the campus in a map app and tap "Transit" for current bus and metro routes.
Distances are straight-line from the campus coordinates to the station coordinates, so the walk is longer in practice. Sources: Ministry of Education campus coordinates, Korea Rail Network Authority station data (2026-06-30).
International office and how to apply
Who to contact, application dates, requirements, scholarships and support, read from the university's own pages and admission guide.
- Korean language institute
- Programmes taught in English
- Visa and registration support
- Buddy programme
- Student insurance
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | 1차 | Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 (until 18:00) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7 days left |
| New admission | 2차 | Nov 23, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 (until 18:00) | Jan 22, 2027 | Opens in 31 days |
| Transfer | 1차 | Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 (until 18:00) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7 days left |
| Transfer | 2차 | Nov 23, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 (until 18:00) | Jan 22, 2027 | Opens in 31 days |
| Graduate school | 1차 | Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 (until 18:00) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7 days left |
| Graduate school | 2차 | Nov 23, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 (until 18:00) | Jan 22, 2027 | Opens in 31 days |
| Korean language course | 2027 봄 (국외 신청자) | Nov 16, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026 | – | Opens in 24 days |
| Korean language course | 2027 봄 (국내 신청자) | Nov 16, 2026 – Feb 12, 2027 | – | Opens in 24 days |
- Email:
- international@cbnu.ac.kr
- Phone:
- +82-43-261-2068
- Address:
- Chungdae-ro 1 Seowon-Gu Cheongju ChungBuk 28644, Korea
- Other channels:
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cbnuoia · Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cbnuoia · YouTube channel
Freshman and transfer applicants (all departments): TOPIK Level 3 or higher (valid beyond March 2, 2027) or completion of CBNU Korean Language Program Level 4. Korean Language and Literature, Sociology, Psychology, Public Administration, Economics, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Agricultural Economics and Child Welfare require TOPIK Level 4 and do not accept CBNU KLP Level 4.
Admission validity: If none of the required language certificates is submitted before the first semester begins, admission is invalidated.
- Online application form and Application Checklist (Form 1)
- Letter of Consent for academic verification (Form 2)
- Affidavit of Financial Support and bank balance certificate (KRW 16,000,000)
- High school graduation (expected) certificate and transcript
- University enrollment/graduation certificate and transcript (transfer)
- Proof of nationality and family relationship
- Copy of residence card (applicants in Korea) and passport copy
- TOPIK Level 3 transcript or CBNU KLP Level 4 completion certificate
- Portfolio and pledge form (Art and Design applicants)
- TOPIK scholarship (tuition waiver) B180% of tuitionTOPIK level 5 or higherApplies to: per semester, subject to policy
- TOPIK scholarship (tuition waiver) B240% of tuitionTOPIK level 4 or higherApplies to: per semester
- TOPIK scholarship (tuition waiver) C20% of tuitionTOPIK level 3 or higherApplies to: per semester
- CBNU Bridge ScholarshipCompleted previous-semester Korean language program at CBNU IILE and enrolled in a degree programmeApplies to: once, on admission
- G-Cruit Scholarship (graduate)Graduate applicants; TOPIK level 4 or higher (or English proof), strong GPA, university ranking criteria
Korean language programme at CBNU IILE feeds into the CBNU Bridge Scholarship.
↗School of Int'l Studies (undergraduate and graduate) and Convergence Software offer programmes for international students; details on OIA site.
OIA issues the standard admission letter for D-2 visa application; applicants apply at the Korean embassy in their home country; TB certificate required for high-risk countries; guidance for residence card, extension and change of status.
All international students must hold both National Health Insurance and private insurance.
Advisor programme matches senior international students with new freshmen (campus tour, systems guidance, counselling, Korean study).
Pages we read
Descriptions are shown as the university wrote them (Korean or English). Figures and dates are from its pages on the check date. If the university's own notice is different, the notice comes first. Information last checked on 2026-10-03. If an official notice differs, the official notice comes first.
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International Student Enrollment
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total international students | 762 | 826 |
| Degree-seeking | 364 | 392 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 398 | 434 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 7% | 10% |
Source: Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), via Korea's public data portal (공공데이터포털). Figures are this university's own annual disclosure.
Graduate Employment Rate
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Employment rate | 59.7% | 56.8% |
| Employed graduates | 1,530 | 1,386 |
| Total graduates | 2,987 | 2,911 |
Source: Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), via Korea's public data portal (공공데이터포털). The rate excludes graduates who advanced to further study, entered military service, or are international students.
Admissions
Application periods and requirements change every year, so check this university's international admission guide for exact dates. As a rule of thumb, applications for March intake usually open around September–November of the year before, and for September intake around March–May. The readiness check shows the deadlines you are working against.
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Tuition reductions this university offers international students, taken from its own international-admission guide.
Other levels receive smaller reductions.
Compiled by StudyToKorea from the university's own admission guide. Amounts and conditions change every year — confirm the current terms with the university before applying.
Majors for International Students
Below are the actual majors this university admits international students into, and which language track each one uses — transcribed from the university's own admission guide, not the general (domestic-student) major list.
Majors and language tracks for international-student admission are compiled by StudyToKorea from each university's own international-admission guide (모집요강) — not an official government dataset. Always confirm current requirements with the university before applying.