Gwangju National University of Education

About

Gwangju National University of Education is a distinguished public institution in South Korea, exclusively dedicated to training future primary school teachers. It is academically renowned for its comprehensive teacher education programs, with strong faculties across various elementary school subjects such as Korean Language Education, Mathematics Education, and Science Education. For international students, the university primarily offers exchange programs through its International Affairs Office, fostering global cooperation and providing opportunities for cultural immersion rather than extensive English-taught degree programs. While the main language of instruction is Korean, exchange students can find support and participate in a vibrant campus life. Its distinctive characteristic is its singular focus on cultivating highly competent and ethical educators for the nation's elementary schools.

Background

Gwangju National University of Education (also Kwangju National University of Education; Korean: 광주교육대학교) is a national university located in Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea. It is one of ten national universities that are designed to raise high-quality elementary school teachers. Its origins lie in the Chonnam Public Teachers School founded in 1923. In 1961 this became the Gwangju Teachers College running a two-year teacher training programme. In 1993 it became the Gwangju National University of Education and runs four year teacher training programmes. Starting in 1996 it has also run a graduate school.

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