Pusan National University

Good university.

Having witnessed friendly atmosphere and cosy climate of there, I can easily say that PNU is the most preferred one for me !

Great place for study

This is where my Vietnamese friend wanted to go as an exchange student. I think Busan University is also known by foreigners. I did not go to Busan University, but I lived in Busan for about a year. It was a good memory.

While the city of Busan is truly a joy to live in, Pusan National University is a rubbish school. This does not so much reflect the other students as it does Korea's backwards education style, a complete lack of English taught classes and terrible support for foreign students. Most of the "English" classes taught at PNU are simply mediocre Korean professors who have not done much of anything in their career except play the game, and then fake the fact that they know English because they hired for receiving their PhD in America. They in turn make foreign students suffer through a semester while they use these classes as an opportunity to practice their own English. There is only one English instructed major that I'm aware of, Global Studies, prepares students for nothing and lacks any clear direction. Furthermore, the Graduate school programs are often hosted by miserable professors who provide little guidance or reputation work to build off of. Worse than either of these, however, is that you would be forced into some miserable Korean-language required classes, segregated away from the Koreans and forced to pass classes despite their pathetic opportunities to actually learn the language itself. Often overfilled and rushed Korean language classes that the teachers are all too happy for you to drop. Furthermore, you will never be able to experience anything resembling a full university experience, as most services are difficult to be utilized by foreign and exchange students. The student base would be good, but there is very little support for foreign students. Despite many of them speaking English, the fellow Korean students have little tolerance or acceptance for actually doing so, with some 99% of the students considering it a huge burden. If you're not Korean, you will never be accepted by them. The International Student Services office pretends to support, but their bureaucracy for keeping their own jobs with a minimum amount of effort to their work shows upon asking them for help. That being said, it's the "best" university in Busan, if that truly means anything. Busan is a great city, and the campus area is quite enjoyable. Unfortunately, you will be a second-rate citizen as a foreigner attending such a backward public university in Korea. This university should not be considered for anyone serious about their education.

Don't be shy, have a look around. You don't necessarily have to be a student here, but you're gonna need good legs to climb some slopes if you want to check out every corner of this university.

Amazing. Big campus, full of facilities and stores.

This is my university when I pursue my master degree! I love the campus vibes on every season, the foods nearby, the people that all of them was really nice to me. I missed them so much. I spent 2.5 years living as a graduate school student at this university. Although my journey was not really smooth, but still, it remains as a pleasant and wonderful memory. I will definitely visit this university again in the future. Maybe after coronavirus does not around anymore.