Chungnam National University (CNU), founded in 1952, has been cultivating the best minds in Korea under the educational motto of "Creativity, Development, and Service to the Community." Through the university's prominent faculties with active research and educational capabilities, in addition to academic-industrial cooperation, CNU has been performing a vital role as the most prestigious national university in the central region of Korea.
CNU will grow to become a leading university in Korea and will jump up to be a world-class institution along with local, regional development, including Sejong Special Administration City, Daedeok R&D Special Zone, International Science Business Belt, Daejeon Government Complex, and Headquarters of the Korean Army, Air Force and Navy which are all contributing to the formation of the new heart of Korea.
CNU is a leading university in Korea, ready to jump up to be the world-class level and the community through local development and open communication based on mutual trust among university members. Being a strong university through mutual growth with the community and a leading university in Korea ready to jump up to become world-class is a dream and motivation for us at CNU.
Chungnam National University's mission is to provide students with academic theories and application methods that are integral for the development of the nation and human society as a whole and nurture creativity, service, mind, spirit, and leadership skills.
