Established in 1924, Pukyong National University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Busan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Korea, Pukyong National University (PKNU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Pukyong National University (PKNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 96 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 