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Gyeongkuk National University (국립경국대학교) is a public university in South Korea. It was officially established in March 2025 through the merger of Andong National University and Gyeongbuk Provincial College. This merger was part of a national plan to strengthen and consolidate regional universities.
Key Details and Campus Information
- Formation: The university was created by a government-led merger of two existing institutions: Andong National University and Gyeongbuk Provincial College.
- Campuses: The university operates across two primary campuses:
- The Andong Campus, located in Andong, is the main campus and focuses on programs in humanities, biosciences, and medicine.
- The Yecheon Campus, located in Yecheon, was formerly Gyeongbuk Provincial College and focuses on a curriculum for public human resources.
- Academic Programs: As of its launch, Gyeongkuk National University offers 43 majors spread across five colleges, 12 divisions, and 15 departments.
- Rankings: Because Gyeongkuk National University is a newly established entity, it does not yet have its own independent international rankings. However, its predecessor, Andong National University, was previously listed in various global rankings, including the QS World University Rankings. The new university aims to improve its academic and research standing through this merger.
Korean Name: 국립경국대학교