| Kyungpook National University | |
| Native Name: | Korean: 경북대학교 |
| Motto: | 진리, 긍지, 봉사 "Truth, Pride, Service" |
| Established: | (founded 1907) |
| Type: | National |
| Students: | 33,568 (as of Oct, 2023) |
| Undergrad: | 27,295 |
| Postgrad: | 6,273 |
| Faculty: | Full-time Faculty 1,233 Administrative Staff 1,161 (2023) |
| Campus: | Urban Main Campus complex at Sangyeok-dong, Buk-gu, School of Medicine & KNU Hospital at Dongin, School of Dentistry at Samduk and Sangju Campus |
| Colors: | KNU Red |
| Nickname: | Kyungdae (경대;慶大) |
| Website: | , english |
| City: | Daegu |
| Rr: | Gyeongbuk Daehakgyo |
| Mr: | Kyŏngbuk Taehakkyo |
Kyungpook National University (경북대학교, abbreviated as KNU or Kyungdae, 경대) is one of ten Flagship Korean National Universities representing Gyeongbuk Province in South Korea. It is located in Daegu, which used to be the capital city of the Gyeongbuk Province, South Korea.
The medical school of Kyungpook National University began in 1923. Kyungpook National University was founded in September 1946 by upgrading the Colleges of Education, Medicine, and Agriculture in Daegu to a National College. In October 1951, the Colleges of Education, Medicine, Agriculture, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Law and Political Sciences were combined into Kyungpook National University. Other departments, including Engineering and Dentistry, were established sequentially, forming the university as it is known today.
As of November 20, 2021, Won-hwa Hong is the university's President.https://en.knu.ac.kr/intro/greeting01.htm He graduated from the KNU Department of Architecture and acquired master's and doctoral degrees at Waseda University in Japan. The university has three vice presidents: Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for External Affairs, and Vice President for Research & University-Industry Cooperation. Additionally, there are about ten deans overseeing various administrative areas, including Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Strategy & Finance, Research & Industry Collaboration, International Affairs, Admissions, External Cooperation, Information & Technology, Education Reform, and Graduate School Policy. The Office of General Administration handles personnel, budget, and facilities management.[1]
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Kyungpook National University has four campuses across the Daegu metropolitan city and North Gyeongsang Province:
The main campus, established in 1946, houses major engineering and science schools and is located in the Buk-gu area of Daegu.
Integrated with Kyungpook National University in 2010, the Sangju Campus includes two colleges, 19 departments, and various graduate schools. It features unique facilities such as a ranch and an animal hospital.
Located in central Daegu, this campus houses the medical, nursing, and dental schools. The medical school recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and includes Kyungpook National University Hospital, providing practical experience for students.
Established in 2011, this campus focuses on providing medical services, particularly in cancer treatment, geriatrics, and pediatrics.