Accredited university · Busan Nam-gu
1,449 international students at Pukyong National University
As of 31 December 2025 · Korea Immigration Service study-abroad student records (data.go.kr)
Pukyong National University hosts 1,449 international students as of 31 December 2025, which is 0.5% of the 290,511 international students in Korea. It ranks 52 of the 339 universities covered. The three largest groups are China 606 (41.8%), Vietnam 228 (15.7%), Myanmar (Burma) 138 (9.5%).
By nationality
International students by nationality (top 10)
By residence status
Residence status
- Bachelor's programme436 students · 30.1%
- University-affiliated Korean language training400 students · 27.6%
- Doctoral programme331 students · 22.8%
- Master's programme233 students · 16.1%
- Exchange student48 students · 3.3%
- Designated academic researcher1 students · <0.1%
Accreditation tier and visa application route
A Korean-mission application is the default route. Master's (D-2-3) and doctoral (D-2-4) programmes may also be permitted to use an e-visa, but actual operation must be confirmed with the university. Where several routes are permitted, a mission application is the principle.
The Korean-mission application is the default because it is the single route permitted by the Ministry of Justice framework. It should normally be filed with the mission responsible for the applicant's country of residence or the location of their last school; confirm current university guidance.
Korean Ministry of Education press release 2026-02-13 (Attachment 4) · 2025 assessment · effective 2026-03 to 2030-02 · subject to annual monitoring. Degree programmes and language courses are accredited separately, so one school can sit at different tiers.
By gender
Men 554 (38.2%) · Women 895 (61.8%)
Source and definitions
- Source data
- Korea Immigration Service, study-abroad student records (data.go.kr namespace 3069982)
- As of
- 31 December 2025
- Update cycle
- Twice a year (January and July)
- Scope
- Bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate, exchange, Korean language (D-4), foreign language training, and designated researchers at academic institutes — every student status
- Licence
- KOGL Type 1 (attribution required) — quotation and reuse permitted
- View the source
- data.go.kr →
Frequently asked questions
How many international students are there at Pukyong National University?
1,449 international students were enrolled at Pukyong National University as of 31 December 2025. Source: Korea Immigration Service study-abroad student records (data.go.kr).
Where do Pukyong National University's international students come from?
The three largest groups are China 606 (41.8%), Vietnam 228 (15.7%), Myanmar (Burma) 138 (9.5%).
How does Pukyong National University split between degree, language and exchange students?
By residence status: Bachelor's programme 436, University-affiliated Korean language training 400, Doctoral programme 331, Master's programme 233.
Where does Pukyong National University rank nationally for international students?
It ranks 52 of the 339 universities covered, holding 0.5% of the 290,511 international students in Korea.
Where does this data come from?
The Korea Immigration Service's study-abroad student records (data.go.kr namespace 3069982). Updated twice a year, in January and July, covering bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate, exchange, Korean language, foreign language training and designated academic researchers.
Pukyong National University official website →
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