www.gnu.ac.kr ACTIVE Gyeongsang National University 0 Miss Korea Winner Ms. YU YE BIN, studying at GNU s Department of Clothing & Textiles The Flagship National University representing Gyeongsangnam-do Gyeongsang National University is the flagship national university representing Gyeongsangnam-do Gajwa Campus 0 Jinju-daero, Jinju, Gyeongnam, 660-70 S. Korea T +8--77-04 F +8--77-099 Chilam Campus 86- Jinju-daero, Jinju, Gyeongnam, 660-7, S. Korea T +8--77-800 F +8--77-80 Tongyeong Campus 8 Cheondaegukchi-gil, Tongyeong, Gyeongnam, 60-60, S. Korea T +8--77-90~ F +8--77-909
ACTIVE GNU in Gyeongnam competing with the world s universities ACTIVE GNU s development of professionals and production of in-depth research has anchored its position as the flagship national university representing Gyeongnam. We are actively competing with the world s universities, enhancing our international reputation through deepened specializations and global competitiveness in our graduates.
The Flagship National University representing Gyeongsangnam-do 04 0 One of nine flagship national universities! GNU is the best and largest institution representing Gyeongsangnam-do. Great GNU educates students to become self-directed and forward-thinking in the upcoming New Age of the south coast. GNU is a flagship national university representing Gyeongsangnam-do. GNU prepares students to contribute to both the local community and the nation through the education, research, volunteer services, specialized programs, industry-collaboration, and globalization we offer. GNU strives to foster ACTIVE (Ambitious, Creative, Team-minded, Innovative, Voluntary, Energetic), self-directed professionals who are well-mannered, intelligent, and passionate about their studies. GNU evolves as an ACTIVE institution by enriching and improving its education, specialization and converging research, while both localizing and globalizing volunteer services. KWON Soon-Ki President After its founding in 948 as Jinju Agriculture College, Gyeongsang National University (GNU) became a national government institution in 969, changing its name to Gyeongsang National College in 97, and becoming a university in 980. As a leading specialization university, GNU actively competes with other international universities based on our slogan of a pioneering spirit. 6,4,44 948 GNU has 800 professors and 4,00 students in 90 Departments, Colleges and 0 Graduate Schools. Everyone at GNU works together to realize our dream of being an Active & Global University. Through our pioneering programs and overseas volunteer services, GNU cultivates the global leaders who will lead in the st century. 4,00 GNU covers a total of 6,4,44m of land and 49,079m of building floor space across the Gajwa, Chilam, and Tongyeong campuses. It proudly offers the Centralized Scientific Instrumentation Facility as well as one of the largest libraries in the nation. Dormitories are equipped with modern facilities accommodating up to,900 students. Other facilities include the Center for Industrial-Academic Collaboration in Sacheon, and the Mt. Jiri Research Center. GNU is the national university equipped with the best means of providing a quality education.
S p e c i a l i z e d G N U 06 07 GNU s three specialized areas make it the leader in national competitiveness Innovative technology reveals the future and enables us to aim high MECHANICAL & AEROSPACE ENGINEERING In addition to the national recognition it has already received, GNU strives to become a research-centered university, leading the world in science and technology, by specializing in Biological, Mechanical & Aerospace, and Nano & Advanced Materials. GNU creates highly-skilled professionals ready to lead in the development of new technologies in mechanical and aerospace engineering. Selected as a Next-Generation Creative Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers Program for BK PLUS Enterprise in 0 Selected as an Advanced Mechanical & Aerospace Engineers enterprise in the nd stage of BK by the Ministry of Selected as a Degree & Research Center (DRC) by the Ministry of Development of next-generation computer systems for aircraft Participated in KT- and T-0 robot plane development & Lushe and Luhe, GNU s characters, were named after the first transformational red fluorescent cloned cat produced by the GNU life science team Making a harmony of life and science, GNU advances the welfare of all mankind LIFE SCIENCE GNU has been selected to support three major nationwide enterprises hosted by the Ministry of the Research Center (SRC), the National Core Research Center (NCRC), and the Medical Research Center (MRC) Selected as Graduate Program for Next Generation Agro-biotech Industry for BK PLUS Enterprise in 0 Produced the first transformational red fluorescent cloned cat For seven years, GNU has received the highest rating of the National Core Research Center (NCRC) for producing highly-skilled professionals and research. Selected as the Systems & Synthetic Agro-biotech Center for Next-Generation BioGreen Enterprise by the Rural Development Selected as a Response to Changing Climate Enterprise for World Class University enterprise by the Ministry of Selected as a Dementia Management Research Center for Future-Promising Convergence Pioneer enterprise (PRC) by the Ministry of Nano creates and leads a new world NANO & ADVANCED MATERIALS The Division of Nano & Advanced Materials was ranked # in the nd stage of BK for three years in a row. This Division was also selected as a Future-Promising Convergence Pioneer enterprise and World Class University enterprise, evidence of its significant role in the nano industry, a new-growth business. Our Nano & Advanced Materials Division has been nurturing professionals and providing excellent research since the establishment of the Samsung OLED Research Center. Three consecutive years at the top in the nd stage of BK Enterprises Development of the world s best organic semiconductor material Development of bending displays and body-embedded displays, and developments in electronic paper core technology Selected as a Future-Promising Convergence Pioneer enterprise (PRC) by the Ministry of Selected as a Center for Nano Bio-Chemical Materials Enterprise
GNU cultivates ACTIVE self-directed professionals. GNU is a research-centered university which leads the world in science and technology 08 09 The University which shapes the strengths of its students Experienced, expert professors Career path and employment programs through support from the Ministry of Employment & Labor and the Ministry of A diverse set of programs to promote employment Fostering forward-thinking individuals who will lead the world GNU does more in-depth research BK PLUS Enterprises - Graduate Program for Next Generation Agro-biotech Industry - Next-Generation Creative Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers Program - Research Team for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Software Platform - Creative Veterinary Life Team for the Future - Creative Global Team for Regional Industry - Center for Creativity in Urban Regeneration - Cultural Convergence Business Model Team - Technical Engineer Program for ICT-based Reliability Designs of LNG-FPSO Equipment About BK PLUS Enterprises (Brain Korea Program for Leading Universities & Students) The aim of BK PLUS Enterprises is to foster creativity in graduate students, strengthen the platform of researchcentered universities, and upgrade the educational and research competiveness of local graduate schools. The program began in 0 and runs through 09, with a funding of 8.8 billion won by the Ministry of. GNU produces promising achievements Top % citation for academic papers in international journals : 7th in the nation and st among local universities Selected as a University al Development enterprise six times in a row, with funding of.9 billion from the Ministry of in 0 Selected as a University-centered Continuous Learning enterprise with funding of 0 million from the Ministry of Conclusion of an agreement for a Collaborative Academic Program with the University of Missouri in the United States Received a Korea Donation Award in 0 from the Ministry of, and the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of and Creativity Accredited as first among all four-year universities in the nation for a personality-building program by the Ministry of Received a recognition from the International Quality Assurance System (IEQAS), accredited by a consortium of the Ministry of and the Ministry of Justice Ranked #4 in the 0 National Customer Satisfaction Index among national universities, as surveyed by the Korea Productivity Center Ranked #8 in the University Students Satisfaction Index, and #9 in the University Sustainability Index as reported by Kyunghyang Newspaper Return-on-investment ratio for research in 00 : # among all national universities in Korea Top % citation for academic papers for the past ten years, as reported by the Ministry of - Mathematics : ranked # (two times more than Seoul National University, in # position) - Agricultural : ranked # - Plant/Animal, Computer : ranked # Selected as a Leader in Industrial-Academic Cooperation enterprise with funding of. billion from central and local government over five years Selected as a Future-Promising Convergence Pioneer enterprise by the Ministry of and granted funding of 6 billion over six years Selected as a Basic Research Laboratory (BRL) enterprise by the National Research Foundation of Korea and receiving funding of. billion over five years Selected as a Civil Humanities Lecture enterprise by the National Research Foundation of Korea for three consecutive years University Institutional Accreditation approved by the government as the first national university in the Gyeongnam, Busan, and Ulsan area. Global Connections GNU students have been communicating with the world since 98, when GNU signed its first exchange program agreement. Since that time, GNU has run global programs with 0 universities, 8 institutions and 4 research centers from 6 countries. Collaborative Academic Program together with the University of Missouri, in the United States Joint PhD program with Purdue University and the University of Missouri in the United States GNU lab at Scripps Research Institute at Purdue University Symposiums with Germany s Max-Planck Research Institute The United States / Japan / China Russia / France / The United Kingdom Canada / Germany / New Zealand / Italy The Netherlands / Uzbekistan / Poland Australia / India / The Philippines Vietnam / Cambodia / Hong Kong Taiwan / Mongolia / Kazakhstan Saudi Arabia / Indonesia / Kyrgyzstan Thailand GNU educates students to become well-mannered, intelligent and competitive, so that they can take an active role in the world as global leaders. L L e a ad i dn g i Gn N g U G N U
Colleges 0 College of Humanities College of Social s College of Natural s College of Business College of College of Agriculture & Life s College of College of Veterinary College of Marine s College of Pharmacy Korean German Russian Studies French History English Chinese Philosophy Korean Classics in Chinese Ethnic Dance Social Welfare Sociology Psychology Political Public Microbiology Biology Biochemistry Computer Informatics Physics Mathematics Food & Nutrition Clothing & Textiles Information Statistics Earth & Environmental Chemistry Business Management Information Systems International Trade Accounting Industrial Management - Division of Mechanical - Division of Nano & Advanced Materials Polymer & Metallurgical & Materials Ceramic - Division of Industrial Systems Industrial Industrial Information Architectural Architecture Urban Semiconductor Electrical Electronics Control & Instrumentation Chemical & Biological Civil Aerospace & System Food & Resource Agriculture Animal Bioscience Forest Environmental Resources Food Horticulture Applied Biology Animal Husbandry Environmental Life Chemistry Environmental Materials Bio- Industrial & Machinery Regional Environment Foundation Ethics Korean Social History Geography English Japanese Physics Chemistry Biology Early Childhood Mathematics Art Music Physical Pre-Veterinary Veterinary College of Nursing Nursing Fisheries Mechanical Systems Energy & Mechanical Information & Communication Naval Architecture & Marine Maritime Police Systems Marine Life Marine Food & Life Marine Civil Marine Environment Marine & Convergence Technology Pharmacy Professional Graduate Schools Graduate School of Medical s Clinical College of Law Law GNU opens the pathway to learning, allowing students to fulfill their dreams.
Graduate Schools Master s Programs / 4 Divisions with 89 Departments GNU helps students broaden their knowledge through various interdisciplinary studies Joint Masters and PhD programs / 4 Divisions with 7 Departments Humanities & Social s Korean German Studies Russian Studies Ethnic Dances French History English Chinese Philosophy Korean Classics in Chinese International Relations Social Welfare Sociology Psychology Public Business Management Management Information Systems International Trade Accounting Agricultural Law Ethics Social Geography Fisheries Natural s - Division of Applied Life - Division of Crop System Biology Nursing Physics Microbiology Biology Mathematics Food & Nutrition Clothing & Textiles Computer Geology Informational Statistics Informatics Chemistry Agricultural Applied Biology Bio-Industrial & Machinery Forest Resources Forest Products PhD Programs / 4 Divisions with 86 Departments Humanities & Social s Korean German Studies Ethnic Dances French History English Chinese Philosophy Korean Classics in Chinese International Relations Social Welfare Sociology Psychology Public Business Management Management Information Systems International Trade Accounting Agricultural Law Ethics Korean Social English Fisheries Natural s - Division of Applied Life - Division of Crop System Biology Nursing Physics Microbiology Biology Mathematics Food & Nutrition Clothing & Textiles Computer Geology Informational Statistics Informatics Chemistry Agricultural Applied Biology Bio-Industrial & Machinery Forest Resources Animal Pharmacy Marine Life Marine Production - Division of Mechanical & Aerospace - Division of Nano & Advanced Materials Architectural Urban Industrial Systems Electrical Electronics Semiconductor Control & Instrumentation Civil Chemical Materials & Convergence Technology Mechanical Systems Forest Products Animal Mathematics Home Pharmacy Marine Life Marine Production - Division of Mechanical & Aerospace - Division of Nano and Advanced Materials Architectural Urban Industrial Systems Electrical Electronics Semiconductor Control & Instrumentation Civil Energy & Mechanical Information & Communication Marine Food & Life Marine Civil Marine Environment Naval Architecture & Marine Art & Physical Fine Arts Music Sports Studies Veterinary Interdisciplinary Departments Neurological Biology Marine Japanese Studies Environment Chemical Materials & Convergence Technology Mechanical Systems Energy & Mechanical Information & Communication Marine Food & Life Marine Civil Marine Environment Naval Architecture & Marine Art & Physical Sports Studies Veterinary Protection Overseas Area Studies Cultural Content Media & Information Politics & & Life Mechanical Convergence Bio-technology and Veterinary Industrial-Academic Collaboration Mechanical Agriculture Life & Resources Animal Resources Bio-Materials Materials Contract Department Convergence Information Technology Interdisciplinary Departments Neurological Biology Marine Japanese Studies Environment Protection Cultural Content Politics & & Life Mechanical Convergence Bio-technology and Veterinary Industrial-Academic Collaboration Mechanical Agriculture Life & Resources Animal Resources Bio-Materials Materials Electrical & Electronics Humanities & Social s Korean Ethnic Dance French Chinese Korean Classics in Chinese International Relations Public Accounting Agricultural Law Ethics Fisheries Natural s - Division of Applied Biology - Division of Crop System Biology Nursing Microbiology Biology Mathematics Clothing & Textiles Computer Earth Environment Informational Statistics Informatics Chemistry Agricultural Applied Biology Bio-Industrial & Machinery Forest Resources Forest Products Animal Pharmacy Marine Life Marine Production Mechanical & Aerospace Nano & Advanced Materials Architectural Industrial Systems Electrical Electronics Graduate Schools of Professional Studies Graduate School of Business The Graduate School of Business aims to develop skilled business professionals who will take a leading role in this age of globalization. The School offers an ideal environment for scientific research on business strategies, allowing graduates to boost the competitiveness of the companies employing them. The Graduate School of Aerospace Specialization The Graduate School of Aerospace Specialization was established through collaboration between Gyeongsang National University, Korea Aerospace Research Institute, and Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd., to develop technology and human capital in the national aerospace field. Graduate School of The mission of the Graduate School of is to produce leading educators with a sense of educational mission, professionalism, and creativity, along with sound educational tenets. With Departments, it is the largest School in the nation. Graduate School of Public Health With the call for specialized institutions in such areas as health, medicine, environment and food, the Graduate School of Public Health has been established to train people to play a pivotal role in health-related projects to improve health in local communities, in addition to administration of health information and medicine. Semiconductor Control & Instrumentation Civil Chemical Materials & Convergence Technology Mechanical Systems Energy & Mechanical Information & Communication Marine Food & Life Marine Civil Marine Environment Graduate School of Convergence & Technology The Graduate School of Convergence & Technology was established to develop leading professionals who will serve society through technological breakthroughs and industrial development. At present, Master s degrees are offered in 9 majors from nine departments (evening classes only). Two contract departments and a non-degree course for advanced industrial management is also available. Graduate School of Food & Through the use of modern research and technology, food and medicine can be produced and managed more safely and efficiently. The ultimate aim of the School is to increase public welfare and health. Veterinary Interdisciplinary Departments Neurological Biology Marine Japanese Studies Environment Protection Cultural Content Politics & & Life Graduate School of Public Developing professionals who will contribute to national and regional development is the main objective of the Graduate School of Public. The School also provides continuing education to people who currently hold positions in government administration. Graduate School of Land & Housing The Graduate School of Land & Housing was established to plan the nation s land and housing, and particularly to foster the human capital required by the Korea Land & Housing Corporation and other public units related to construction.
Campus Map 4 A campus with some of the most advanced facilities in the nation A campus with the largest medical infrastructure in Gyeongsangnam-do, providing the most advanced medical services Gajwa Campus 4 4 8 9 Building Central Library Student Union Building / Career Service Center Academic Information Center Liberal Arts Hall BNIT Industrial-Academic Collaboration Center/College of Pharmacy School of Language Nammyung Memorial Hall 6~7 0 0~0 0 0~0 ~4 Student Dormitories Center for & Culture College of Humanities College of Social s College of Business College of Law College of College of Natural s 40~407 4~49 0~0 68 7 College of College of Agriculture & Life s College of Veterinary Guest House Historical Document Library/ Museum Centralized Scientific Instrumentation Facility South Gate DaeGyeong Academy Hall 4 8 8 4 69 04 4 The Grand Stadium University-Affiliated Middle School University-Affiliated High School North Gate Outdoor Concert Hall English Only Lecture Hall Fine Art Building Etiquette Training Institute 0 44 4 70 49 Main Gate Gyeongsang Business Incubator Gymnasium Institute of Computer & Information Technology Power Plant Reserve Officer Training Corps Information Center LG Pioneer Hall Tennis Court Chilam Campus 4 6 7 8 Building (College of ) Funeral Service Center Gate Student Dormitories Nursing Program Dormitories Lecture Hall Laboratory Facility Funeral Services Center University Hospital 9 0 4 6 7 Emergency Treatment Center College of Nursing / Medical Library Research Facility Medical Hall Gyeongnam Regional Cancer Center Hall Parking Lot University Hospital Gate Main Gate 0 4 8 6 7 9 4 6 7 C zone D zone 0 04 0 0 A zone 47 48 49 44 4 0 44 B zone 406 7 8 40 4 46 4 4 4 4 40 40 404 40 0 407 4 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 8 70 8 68 04 6 6 69 7 7 49 A leading education center creating experts in marine science Tongyeong Campus 6 7 9 0 Main Gate Fisheries Hall Marine Product Processing Center Marine Biology & Research Center Marine Nuri Hall Gymnasium Extremely Low Temperature Materials Test Center Cheokyang Hall 6 Marine Hall Marine Library Hall Student Dormitories Female Student Dormitories 9 7 6 6 0 4 47 6 4 4 4 4