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Jeonbuk National University
(CBNU)
About
Jeonbuk National University is one of ten Flagship Korean National Universities founded in 1947, located in Jeonju, South Korea. Jeonbuk National University has been ranked 551–560th in the world by QS Top Universities Ranking in 2023.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 677 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 51 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
- 18,726
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 10%
- Female : Male
- 46 : 54
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 51-100 | - | 2025 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Natural Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 701-750 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Materials Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | =112 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | 166 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 166 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | =172 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | =209 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =212 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | =213 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =236 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 260 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =393 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 400 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =410 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =469 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =502 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 616 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =665 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =679 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 696 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 744 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | 939 | 42.6 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Jeonbuk National University?
Jeonbuk National University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =677, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =901.
When was Jeonbuk National University founded?
Jeonbuk National University was founded in 1947.
What are the top subjects at Jeonbuk National University?
Top subjects at Jeonbuk National University include: Veterinary Science, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Environmental Engineering.
Where is Jeonbuk National University located?
Jeonbuk National University is located in Jeonju, South Korea.