All Levels
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Full tuition + living allowance + airfare
Jeonbuk National University
Jeonju, South Korea
"A national flagship university in Jeonju, strong in engineering and natural sciences"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#677 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
About Jeonbuk National University
Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) is a national flagship university in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, founded in 1947. Its Jeonju campus is at 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, and it also runs the Namwon Glocal Campus. JBNU ranked first among national flagship universities in the 2026 THE research quality category for engineering and natural sciences, and in the 2026 QS subject rankings for chemical engineering, environmental science and materials science. It has raised its share of international students strongly under the Glocal University 30 project.
Rankings & Recognition
#677
Ranked #677 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up 27 places from the previous year.
Accreditations & Memberships
National flagship university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Jeonbuk National University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1947
Founded
#677
QS 2027 Rank
National flagship university
Type
Jeonju
Location
Popular Programs
Chemical Engineering
Environmental Science
Materials Science
Engineering
Natural Sciences
Business
Application Details
Application Route
Online via JBNU admissions
Intakes
Spring and Fall
UG Application Fee
KRW 80,000
Namwon Campus TOPIK
Level 2+
Fall 2026 Round 1
1 - 15 Apr 2026 (closed)
Fall 2026 Round 2
18 - 29 May 2026 (closed)
Standardized Test Requirements
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TOPIK (Namwon Glocal Campus undergraduate)
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Level 2+ |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
D-2 student visa
Post-Study Work
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
Green Card Pathway
F-2 residency (points-based)
Financials
Application Fee
KRW 80,000
Avg Scholarship
GKS full scholarship
Career Outcomes
4%
Placement Ratio
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
JBNU main campus is at 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. It also has the Namwon Glocal Campus.
Campus Details
Jeonju
main campus + Namwon Glocal Campus
Campus Forecast
Four seasons. Hot
humid summers
cold winters. Jan avg about 0C
Aug avg about 26C (approx.).
Student Life & Housing
Housing
On-campus dorms for students
Dining
Campus cafeterias and nearby restaurants
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance covers students; campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (per year)
Living Cost (per year)
Intakes & Deadlines
JBNU admits international undergraduates in spring and fall through several rounds. For Fall 2026 the rounds ran from 1 to 15 April and 18 to 29 May 2026, with an application fee of KRW 80,000 and no personal statement required. Check the JBNU international admissions site for the next round.
Scholarships at Jeonbuk National University
3 scholarships available
Undergraduate
JBNU New International Student Waiver
Full first-semester tuition waiver
Undergraduate
JBNU Namwon Glocal Campus Support
30% tuition support for 1 year
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma; Namwon campus needs TOPIK 2+.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's for Master's; master's for PhD.
English Proficiency
TOPIK (Namwon Glocal Campus undergraduate)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Study plan / personal statement
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (TOPIK / IELTS / TOEFL)
Bank balance certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the JBNU international admissions site.
2
Apply online
Register on the JBNU international admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the application fee if one applies.
4
Review
The university reviews your file; some programmes hold an interview.
5
Admission letter
Receive the admission letter and Certificate of Admission (COA).
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for a D-2 student visa, then register with the university and the immigration office within 90 days of arrival.
Campus & Location
JBNU main campus is at 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. It also has the Namwon Glocal Campus.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Chemical Engineering
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Bachelor's
Environmental Engineering
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Bachelor's
Materials Science and Engineering
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Bachelor's
Computer Engineering
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Bachelor's
Business Administration
Master's
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Master's
Chemical Engineering (Master's)
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Master's
Environmental Engineering (Master's)
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📍 Jeonju
Master's
Business Administration (Master's)
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