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Chungbuk National University
(CBNU)
About
Chungbuk National University (CBNU) is a national research university located in Cheongju, South Korea. Founded in 1951, the university is one of ten institutions designated as part of the Flagship Korean National Universities system by the South Korean government.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 701 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 26 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 11,274
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 43 : 57
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
QS
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 151-175 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology | 263 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =392 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 411 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =691 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =692 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =697 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =837 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =881 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =956 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,086 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,235 | 33.9 | 2026 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801+ | 11.3 | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Chungbuk National University?
Chungbuk National University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 951-1000, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =1,402.
When was Chungbuk National University founded?
Chungbuk National University was founded in 1951.
What are the top subjects at Chungbuk National University?
Top subjects at Chungbuk National University include: Veterinary Science, Petroleum Engineering, Food Science & Technology, Agriculture & Forestry, Oncology.
Where is Chungbuk National University located?
Chungbuk National University is located in Cheongju-si, South Korea.