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.[1] 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]
Ranked 501~600th in the world (14th in Korea, 1st among the National Universities in Korea) in the 2024 THE World University Evaluations and 39th in the world (3rd in Korea, 1st among the National Universities in Korea) in the 2024 THE University Impact Rankings. [15]
Ranked 516th in the world (15th in Korea, 1st among the National Universities in Korea) in the 2024 QS World University Rankings [16]
Ranked 401~500th in the world (9~12th in Korea) in the 2024 Shanghai Ranking's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) [17]
Ranked 10th in Korea (1st among the National Universities in Korea) and 420th in the world in the 2024 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) [18]
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.
