印 University Profile
Pukyong National University (국립부경대학교)
◎ Gwangju · Busan / Gyeongnam
Who is it for?
Korea’s historic leader in fisheries and marine science — perfect if the ocean is your major. Tuition ~KRW 4.1M/yr. English tracks.
- You want classes taught in English — this university has an English-taught track.
- You are aiming for the GKS scholarship — this is a GKS partner university.
- You are watching your budget — public-university tuition, ≈ KRW 4.0M / year.
印 Location & Life
Getting around & student life
In Busan’s Daeyeon area (Line 2) — Gwangalli Beach within walking distance.
CityGwangju · Busan / GyeongnamDormRoom for ~22.4% of studentsMajors138 departments & majors
Campus photos
Quick facts
Location
Gwangju · Busan / Gyeongnam
Type
National
Tuition
≈ KRW 4.0M / year (official average)
Dormitory
Yes — capacity ~22.4% of students
GKS scholarship
Partner university (confirmed)
English track
Available
Programs & study options
Fields of study
Engineering · Arts & Sports · Humanities & Social Sciences · Natural Sciences
Departments & majors
138 listed in the official disclosure
Admissions details
Application period
- 2026 Spring (Mar intake): online application + documents Oct 13 – Nov 21, 2025 18:00 KST (via studyinkorea.go.kr).
- Fall 2026 (Sep intake): exact dates not published in this guide (2025 Fall used Apr 14 – May 16
- unverified for 2026).
Admission type
- Special admission for international (foreign) students.
- UG (Freshman + Transfer) and Graduate (Master’s / Integrated Master’s-Doctoral / Doctoral + Transfer).
- Two-stage selection (document screening + departmental interview).
- UG Type B applicants Fall only
- UG freshmen begin in Division of Global & Interdisciplinary Studies, choose major from year 2.
Language requirements
- UG: TOPIK Level 3+
- TOPIK 4+ for transfer to Public Administration & Social Welfare, Business Administration, International Trade, Fisheries & Life Sciences, Environmental Geology, Global Management & Governance
- graduation requires TOPIK 4+.
- Graduate: TOPIK 3+ OR English (TOEFL iBT 59 / IELTS 5.5 / CEFR B2 / New TEPS 202
- or schooling in designated English-speaking country)
- TOPIK 4+ for Business Administration, International Trade & Logistics, Social Welfare, Fisheries & Life Sciences, Public Administration
- TOPIK 5+ for Early Childhood Education.
- Conditional apply via Certificate of Non-possession + test slip
- score due within 7 days
- valid within 2 years.
Competition (reference)
- 8.9 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
- Freshman quota 3298
Intake year
2026
Always verify with the official guideline. Dates and requirements change every intake — the official admissions page is the final source.
Data from official sources · last updated 2026-07-03
Contact & location
Location
Gwangju · Busan / Gyeongnam · Open in Google Maps →
Admissions office
- Undergraduate: +82-51-629-6905, [email protected].
- Graduate: +82-51-629-6846, [email protected].
International office
- Office of International Affairs (OIA), Room 101 Mirae bldg. (A21), 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 48513
- +82-51-629-6915, Fax +82-51-629-6910
- oia.pknu.ac.kr
Website
Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.
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