한국교원대학교 KNUE

A college that cultivates the best teachers

• Achieved the highest passing rate of the Teacher Selection Test
• Students have the option to double major across primary and secondary education levels
• Students can obtain teaching certification for multiple levels within primary and secondary school levels

KNUE is composed of four colleges and 24 departments, offering students the opportunity to pursue multiple majors concurrently. KNUE also boasts the highest passing rate in the national teacher selection test among all colleges, ensuring a robust pathway to becoming a teacher.

To enhance the passing rate, KNUE provides a detailed career pathway guide and valuable strategies for excelling on the national teacher selection test. The university also offers a range of supportive programs, including special lectures by visiting experts focused on essay exams related to education, and various lectures on the national teacher selection test delivered by instructors from both within and outside the institution. Additionally, KNUE runs a mock classroom program in affiliated schools and organizes special lectures on interview techniques by supervisors and successful alumni.

A college where every student receives a scholarship

• All students are exempt from entrance fees and receive partial tuition coverage.
• 75% of the students benefit from scholarships.

At KNUE, we believe in providing equal educational opportunities for all students. Our comprehensive scholarship program is among the best in the nation, covering entrance fees and partial tuition until graduation. This includes national scholarships, school-specific scholarships, and external scholarships.

• 2024 National Grants & Scholarships

  • Government Grant Type I
  • Government Grant Type II
  • Multi-Child Grant (three or more children)
  • Regional Talent Scholarship
  • National Excellence Scholarship
  • National Study-Work Program

• 2024 KNUE Scholarships

  • Scholarship for foreign students
  • ROTC Scholarship
  • Student Police Scholarship
  • Merit scholarship for student news reporters
  • Scholarship from University Donation Foundation
  • Scholarship for children of university staff
  • Scholarship for working students

• 2024 External Scholarships

  • Korea Student Aid Foundation
  • ROTC Local autonomous bodies
  • Scholarships from private foundations

A college with a vibrant and supportive residential life

• Among other colleges, KNUE has the highest percentage of incoming students living in dormitories
• The cost of dormitory accommodations is fully covered for first and second-year students.
• Promotes personality development and leadership education

At KNUE, over 85 percent of students reside in our dormitories, also known as the Residential Education Center. Unlike other institutions, our dormitories feature a residential education program designed to foster personal development and leadership skills. Living in this close-knit community helps students grow into exceptional educators. All first and second-year students are required to live in the Residential Education Center to graduate, with costs covered by the government. Third and fourth-year students may also apply to stay in the dormitories, but they are responsible for their own accommodation expenses.

A college dedicated to cultivating global leaders

• Trains international teachers, providing them with a broad global perspective.
• Fosters global exchanges in teacher education through the establishment of the Asian Teacher Education Organization.

KNUE offers a range of exchange programs, including study abroad, teacher training abroad, and education volunteering initiatives, to develop global teachers attuned to worldwide trends. To foster these international qualities in future educators, KNUE is creating specialized education tracks, facilitating educational donation programs led by active students, and organizing friendly international exchange contests with foreign universities. Additionally, KNUE enhances educational opportunities across various majors by leveraging exceptional foreign resources and operates a Korean teaching program within the Global Language Education Center.