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
LatestRanked Top 701 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 63 subject rankings
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
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 Sciences | 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 & Information Systems | 701-750 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Sciences | 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 & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Physics | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | =112 | 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 | =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 |