Pukyong National University

Pukyong National University Ranks No. 1 Among National Universities in Research Funding per Faculty Member

- 2025 University Information Disclosure: KRW 176 Million per Full-time Faculty Member

Pukyong National University (President Bae Sang-Hoon) announced on the 1st that it ranked first among national universities in South Korea for research funding per full-time faculty member this year.

According to the August 2025 University Information Disclosure (based on 2024 data) by the University Information Portal (대학알리미), Pukyong National University recorded KRW 176.78 million in research funding per full-time faculty member. This figure placed Pukyong National University at the top among 25 national universities, excluding universities of education, physical education, and Korea National Open University.

Research funding per faculty member is calculated by dividing the total amount of internal and external research funding, including matching funds, by the number of full-time faculty members. Based on 2024 data, Pukyong National University’s total internal and external research funding and matching funds amounted to approximately KRW 111.37 billion, with 630 full-time faculty members.

Even when including private universities, Pukyong National University ranked No. 1 in the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region and No. 7 nationwide. The high per-faculty research funding indicates that the university achieves substantial results relative to its scale. It also reflects the university’s strong research capacity and competitiveness, supported by an excellent faculty.

Notably, Pukyong National University’s research funding per faculty member has increased for three consecutive years. Its total internal and external research funding rose from KRW 100.3 billion in 2023 to KRW 109.4 billion in 2024, a 9.1% increase. Matching funds also saw a significant rise from KRW 1.2 billion to KRW 1.9 billion over the same period.

As a research-oriented university representing the region, PKNU continues to expand its research infrastructure through initiatives such as the Regional Innovation System (RISE) Project and the Moonshot Project. These programs are key pillars of PKNU’s effort to strengthen research competitiveness and innovation.

President Bae Sang-Hoon commented, “Research funding is a key indicator of a university’s research capabilities and an essential element for conducting quality research. We will continue to strengthen our research infrastructure by fostering collaboration among researchers and adapting flexibly to the evolving research environment.” <Pukyong Today>