


Together, higher,
with Pusan National University!
Welcome to Pusan National University.
Founded in May 15th, 1946, Pusan National University holds a proud 78-year history and tradition as the first comprehensive national university in South Korea. Throughout our rich history, we have guided our nation's great progress towards its industrialization and democratization.
Pusan National University has campuses in Busan, Yangsan, Miryang, and Ami. Our four campuses comprise of 15 colleges, 5 professional graduate schools, and 9 special graduate schools, making it the largest national university in South Korea. In 2027, we will add the Yeonje campus, which will serve as the epicenter for educating our students and our community, as well as cultivating the next generation of educators and teachers. With our five campuses and the unique strength and services that each has to offer, Pusan National University will foster new leaders of tomorrow who will spearhead the development of the Busan region, as well as our nation's progress at the global stage.
Universities are institutions of higher learning that cultivate tomorrow's leaders who have the skills and the character to improve their community and the humanity at large. Also, universities offer foundations for creativity and innovations that open new doors to future growth drivers of a society. At Pusan National University, our members are dedicated to fulfilling these roles as an institute of higher learning and as a public university to help the prosperity and growth of our region, as well as the nation at large.
As we enter an era of great changes and transformation, the increasing complexity and intertwining of our social environment, technology, and industry is demanding a commensurate change in universities. With our progressive approach to education and research, innovative international collaborations with leading institutions around the world, collaborations with the governmental, industrial, academic, and research organizations, and with open communication with internal and external members of our community, Pusan National University will continue its progress towards a leading academic institution at the global stage by offering a unique model for a university with a healthy academic ecosystem and tolerance for diversity.
I kindly invite you to learn more about Pusan National University, and to support our unified drive to building a better future.
Thank you.
