About the College

About the School

ABOUT · SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

The School of International Studies
at Chungbuk National University offers bachelor's
and master's degree programs for international students,

with a curriculum designed to help students of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds build both academic expertise and international competence.

01

The University

1951
Founded
1977
Became a national comprehensive university
10
One of the Flagship Korean National Universities
15
Colleges

Chungbuk National University was founded in 1951 and became a national comprehensive university in 1977. It is one of the ten Flagship Korean National Universities. Centered on the Gaesin campus in Cheongju, the University also operates the Osong, Ochang, and Sejong campuses, and comprises 15 colleges, a general graduate school, and 8 professional and specialized graduate schools spanning the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. It is a leading comprehensive national university in the Chungcheong region.

02

Milestones

Sep 2024
 
Master's program in Global Business launched
Then
 
Master's programs in Convergence Software and Global Education followed
Mar 2026
 
Bachelor's programs in Convergence Software and Global Education established
Now
 
Programs offered at both the bachelor's and master's levels
03

Multilingual Education

A
English
Korean
Chinese

The defining feature of the School is its trilingual instruction in Chinese, English, and Korean. Students may complete their major coursework in whichever of the three languages suits their language proficiency and academic plans, while a range of Korean-language learning opportunities helps them adapt to life in Korea and prepare for further study and employment.

04

Three Majors

The School offers three majors.

BUSINESS
Global Business

Focuses on practical competence in international economics and management.

EDUCATION
Global Education

Focuses on the professional expertise required of educators in an increasingly international environment.

SOFTWARE
Convergence Software

Focuses on digital technology skills, including artificial intelligence.

Each major maintains its own disciplinary focus while offering learning opportunities that connect business, education, and technology, so that students develop depth in their own field alongside an integrative perspective.

Guided by the principles of internationalization, specialization, and convergence, the School fosters an educational environment in which students from different countries and cultural backgrounds learn and grow together, and supports them in applying their abilities within a rapidly changing global society.

Update 2026-08-11