Kyungpook National University

Kyungpook National University operates as South Korea's main national research institution with its main research center located in Daegu, which stands as South Korea's fourth largest city and operates additional campuses in Sangju and specialized medical sections. The university, which people commonly call "Kyungdae," stands as the main educational institution for the Gyeongbuk region while it functions as one of the highest ranking universities that operates outside Seoul's metropolitan area. The university attracts international research scholars because its extensive urban research facilities and its dedication to "Truth, Pride, and Service" educational principles create an environment that fosters academic research.

The institution developed South Korea's modern educational system because its establishment began with the Daegu School of Medicine which opened its doors in 1923 and the Daegu Teachers' School. Kyungpook National University became a national university through its official establishment in September 1946 when various local educational institutions which included colleges for education and medicine and agriculture received expansion through merger. The university received official charter status in 1951 and continued to operate through the disruptive events of the 1950s to become a leading institution for scholarly research. The university developed its academic and physical presence throughout the years when it formed an alliance with Sangju National University in 2008 and built advanced medical facilities that served the country's changing requirements.

Kyungpook National University operates as a worldwide educational institution which achieves top national university rankings in South Korea through its excellent research programs and its partnerships with various industries. The university operates more than 100 research centers and maintains a comprehensive library system which has provided support for research activities of 100 academic organizations.