Chonnam National University

Chonnam National University
전남대학교
Latin: Universitas Nationalis Chonnamensis
Motto진리, 창조, 봉사
Motto in English
Truth, Creativity, Service
TypeNational
Established1952 (1952)
PresidentLee Keunbae[1]
Academic staff
2,867 (Full-Time Equivalent 2,003)
Administrative staff
552
Students21,595 (Full-Time Equivalent 14,778)
Undergraduates16,718
Postgraduates4,877
Address
(Gwangju) 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186 / (Yeosu) 50 Daehak-ro, Yeosu, Jeonnam 59626
,
Gwangju and Yeosu
,
South Jeolla
,
South Korea
Colors   Green and gold
AffiliationsKNU10, IAU
MascotBong-hwang (Phoenix)
Korean name
Hangul
전남대학교
Hanja
全南大學校
RRJeonnam daehakgyo
MRChŏnnam taehakkyo

Chonnam National University (CNU; Korean: 전남대학교) is a national university located in Gwangju and South Jeolla Province, Republic of Korea. The University was founded in 1952, under the motto “Truth, Creativity and Service”, by merging five provincial colleges in South Jeolla Province and is now widely recognized as one of the Korea’s ten Flagship Korean National Universities. Following its second merger with Yosu National University in 2006, CNU has operated a specialized multi-campus system across Gwangju, Yeosu and Hwasun, significantly extending its regional influence in both academia and industry. At the heart of the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement, CNU’s students and faculty led the struggle for justice, marking a defining moment in the nation’s democratic history.

As of 2025, led by its 22nd president, Lee Keun-bae, the university has a total enrollment of 21,595 students, including 2,194 international students from 74 countries. This figure includes full-time and part-time students and corresponds to 14,778 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) students. The University currently has 2,867 faculty members, including full-time and part-times, equivalent to 2,003 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) faculty.

The institution serves as a major hub for national research and regional innovation, with approximately USD 179 million allocated annually for research. It leads several key initiatives, including the Regional Innovation system & Education (RISE), Global-Learning & Academic research institute for Masters, Ph.D students and Postdoctors (G-LAMP), the Glocal University 30 project. CNU is strategically committed to AI-driven convergent learning and industry-academia collaboration, supported by large-scale programs such as BK21 and the Asian International Mobility for Students (AIMS) Global Network.

Academics

University rankings
QS National[2] General 26–27
THE National[3] General 22–27
ARWU National[4] Research 14–18
QS Asia
(Asia version)[5]		 General =200
THE Asia
(Asia version)[6]		 General 201–250
ARWU World[7] Research 601–700
QS World[8] General 901-950
THE World[9] General 801–1000
USNWR World[10] General =844

Colleges

  • College of Artificial Intelligence Convergence
  • College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
  • College of Arts
  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Human Ecology
  • College of Humanities
  • College of Law
  • College of Medicine
  • College of Natural Sciences
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Pharmacy
  • College of Social Sciences
  • College of Veterinary Medicine
  • College of Culture & Social Sciences (Yeosu Campus)
  • College of Engineering Sciences (Yeosu Campus)
  • College of Fisheries & Ocean Sciences (Yeosu Campus)
  • Division of Biological Sciences and Technology
  • Division of Self-designed Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Bachelor-master's degree program for School of Dentistry

Graduate programs

  • Graduate School
  • Graduate School of Business (Both English & Korean Track)
  • Graduate School of Culture
  • School of Dentistry
  • Law School
  • Medical School
  • Graduate School of Education
  • Graduate School of Industry and Technology
  • Graduate School of Public Administration
  • Graduate School of Educational & Industrial Cooperation (Yeosu Campus)
  • Graduate School of Fisheries & Ocean Sciences (Yeosu Campus)


  • Bongji Fountain
    Bongji Fountain
  • Main Gate
    Main Gate
  • Yongbong Tower
    Yongbong Tower
  • CNU Dental Hospital
    CNU Dental Hospital
  • Yeosu Campus Main Gate
    Yeosu Campus Main Gate
  • Yeosu Campus Student Union
    Yeosu Campus Student Union
  • CNU Dormitory
    CNU Dormitory

Notable alumni

Politics and Government

Business

Law, arts and others

See also

References

  1. ^ CNU President's Message. global.jnu.ac.kr.
  2. ^ "QS University Rankings 2026". Top Universities. 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  3. ^ "THE University Rankings 2026 - South Korea". Times Higher Education (THE). 2026. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  4. ^ World University Rankings - 2025 (2025). "South Korea Universities in Top 500 universities". Academic Ranking of World Universities. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  5. ^ "QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025". QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  6. ^ "Asia University Rankings 2025". Times Higher Education. 2025. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  7. ^ "Academic Ranking of World Universities". Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  8. ^ "QS World University Rankings". QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  9. ^ "THE World University Rankings". Times Higher Education. 2026. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  10. ^ U.S. News & World Report (2025). "2025-2026 Best Global Universities Rankings". Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  11. ^ "The JoongAng University Rankings 2024". JoongAng Ilbo. 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  12. ^ U.S. News & World Report (2025). "Best Global Universities in South Korea". Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  13. ^ U.S. News & World Report (2024). "2024-2025 Best Global Universities in Asia". Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  14. ^ "Young University Rankings 2024: South Korea". Times Higher Education (THE). 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
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