| Location (city, state): Busan, South Korea | Website: www.pusan.ac.kr |
| Undergraduate student enrollment: Approximately 20,000 | Public/Private: Public (National) |
| Graduate student enrollment: ~10,099 | |
| Institutional Description: Pusan National University (PNU), Korea’s top national university, offers a diverse range of academic programs with recognized strengths in both STEM and the humanities. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, PNU’s mechanical engineering, modern languages, and business administration programs are ranked in the top 201-250, highlighting its strong academic reputation. PNU is highly regarded for its Korean language programs, being one of only two institutions in Korea that partner with the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program. This distinction makes PNU an excellent choice for students seeking intensive language training and cultural immersion. Additionally, PNU hosts the second-largest number of Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) students in Korea, a testament to its appeal to top global talent. The university’s Department of Global Studies offers an English track, and as of Fall 2024, PNU provides around 370 courses taught in English, supporting a diverse and international student body. In research, PNU published 5,563 Scopus-level articles in 2021, establishing itself as a leading research institution. Moreover, PNU is the only university in Korea offering all marine-related academic disciplines, cementing its leadership in marine science and environmental studies. As a member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), PNU actively engages in global research collaborations across various academic fields. |
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