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Founded in 1952, with a distinctive and proud heritage spanning 60 years, Chungnam National University (CNU) has cultivated a wealth of talented students under the educational motto of "Creativity, Development, and Service to the Community."
CNU has earned the reputation as the most prestigious national university in the mid-west region of Korea and is now trying its utmost to attain the title of "most prestigious university in the world".
Geographically located in the central region of the Korean peninsula, CNU enjoys the best possible environment for its academic excellence in research and education, enhanced by the presence of high caliber organizations such as the Daedeok R & D special district, the International Science Business Belt, the Daejeon Government Complex, and the Headquarters of the Republic of Korea Army, Air Force, and Navy. The university's prominent faculties with top-class research and educational capabilities, outstanding students, dedicated 180,000 alumni, and continuous community support have been indispensable as the driving forces behind our development.
CNU, which has played the greatest role as a leading national university in the mid-west region,is now preparing to take an innovative leap forward towards revolutionizing its’ educational environment. By running the university based on a 3S (Smart, Stable, Sustainable) philosophy as its’ key management policy, CNU will be restructured to support and promote the advanced digital era.
The No. 1 National University in Global Competitiveness
A Strong University with Communication and Sustainability
It is the goal and pride of CNU.
