Established in 1951, Chungbuk National University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Cheongju (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Chungcheong.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Korea, Chungbuk National University  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Chungbuk National University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 68 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 