Chungbuk National University
충북대학교
A national university in Cheongju — strong in biotechnology and semiconductors.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Ministry of Education in 2026 as part of the top-1% list of universities (a national university); a simplified E-Visa procedure applies at the graduate level
Founded
1951
Tuition
2,000,000 – 3,100,000 KRW / semester
About the university
Chungbuk National University is a national university in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do province. Founded in 1951.
It has a strong scientific base in biotechnology and semiconductor engineering. International students can enroll in the Global Education and Global Software Convergence programs.
As a national university, tuition is lower than at private universities.
Language requirements
- Bachelor's
- TOPIK 3+ or IELTS 5.5+ (or TOEFL 71+)
- Master's
- TOPIK 3+ or IELTS 5.5+ (or TOEFL 71+)
- Master's E-Visa
- Not required (preferred)
Programs
- Global Education
- Global Software Convergence
Discounts and scholarships
- IELTS 5.5+
- 30%
- IELTS 7.0+
- 70%
- TOPIK 3
- 40%
- TOPIK 4+
- 60%
Application fee: 50,000 KRW
Why this university
- National university — relatively lower tuition
- CEFR B2, EF SET B2+, and TEPS 600 certificates are also accepted
- Classes are held just 1 day a week
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