Kongju National University started as Kongju Teacher’s College in 1948 and became the only comprehensive university in Chungcheongnam-do in 1991. It is now the 9th largest among national and public universities in Korea (based on the number of freshmen) and has campuses in Gongju, Yesan, Cheonan and Sejong. There are about 15,000 students at Kongju National University, and the entire faculty and staff are doing their best for them. Kongju National University is growing into one of the most prestigious universities representing Chungnam and Sejong regions.

Value Creator KNU 2030

• Value Exploration
• Self-Development
• Communication
• Sense of Community

Kongju National University has the educational philosophy of 'search for the truth', 'create value', and 'practice justice'. Under this philosophy, we will nurture students who can develop humanity, creativity, and problem-solving skills while responding to rapid changes in the educational environment. We promise to create a competitive, student-centred university through curriculum innovation.