Chungbuk National University

History

History of CBNU (Chungbuk National University)
The school first opened its doors as "Cheongju Junior Agricultural College" (청주초급농과대학) in 1951. At the time, it was operated by the provincial government of North Chungcheong. It became a four-year college in 1953, and was renamed simply Chungbuk Provincial College in 1956. In 1962, the national government merged it with Chungnam National University to create the short-lived Chungcheong National University. The two institutions were separated once again in 1963, but Chungbuk College remained under national control. A graduate school was established in 1968. On December 31, 1977, the college was renamed Chungbuk National University.

History of CBNU (Chungbuk National University)

The school first opened its doors as "Cheongju Junior Agricultural College" (청주초급농과대학) in 1951.
At the time, it was operated by the provincial government of North Chungcheong. It became a four-year college in 1953, and was renamed simply Chungbuk Provincial College in 1956.
In 1962, the national government merged it with Chungnam National University to create the short-lived Chungcheong National University.
The two institutions were separated once again in 1963, but Chungbuk College remained under national control.
A graduate school was established in 1968.
On December 31, 1977, the college was renamed Chungbuk National University.

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Chungbuk National University - History