01Daegu
KNU
Kyungpook National University
National · University · Buk-gu
Daegu’s flagship national research university, with a broad academic portfolio and a large main campus in the city.
EngineeringSciencesMedicine
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Several institutions carrying “Daegu” in their name are based in neighboring Gyeongsan. Every listing is clearly marked Daegu or Greater Daegu.
02Daegu
KMU
Keimyung University
Private · University · Dalseo-gu
A comprehensive private university known for its distinctive Seongseo campus and wide international network.
BusinessMedicineArts & Design
Official information 03Daegu
DGIST
DGIST
National · University · Dalseong-gun
A research-focused institute built around interdisciplinary science, engineering and technology, with substantial graduate research activity.
ScienceTechnologyConvergence
Official information 04Daegu
DNUE
Daegu National University of Education
National · University · Nam-gu
A specialist national university preparing elementary-school educators and advancing education research.
EducationTeacher Training
Official information 05Daegu
YJU
Yeungjin University
Private · College · Buk-gu
A career-oriented institution with applied programs designed in close collaboration with industry.
TechnologyApplied StudiesIndustry Links
Official information 06Daegu
DHC
Daegu Health College
Private · College · Buk-gu
A specialist college offering practical education across nursing, clinical and allied-health fields.
NursingHealth SciencesAllied Health
Official information 07Daegu
TSU
Daegu Science University
Private · College · Buk-gu
A practice-led institution covering technical, creative and community-facing professional programs.
Applied ScienceTechnologyVocational Studies
Official information 08Daegu
TTC
Daegu Technical University
Private · College · Dalseo-gu
A technical college focused on hands-on professional training and employment-ready skills.
Engineering SkillsTechnologyCareer Training
Official information 09Greater Daegu
YU
Yeungnam University
Private · University · Gyeongsan
A large comprehensive university in adjacent Gyeongsan, part of the wider Daegu student region.
EngineeringBusinessMedicine
Official information 10Greater Daegu
DU
Daegu University
Private · University · Gyeongsan
Despite its name, the main campus is in nearby Gyeongsan. It is especially recognized for rehabilitation and special education.
RehabilitationSpecial EducationSocial Welfare
Official information 11Greater Daegu
CU
Catholic University of Daegu
Private · University · Gyeongsan
A Catholic comprehensive university whose main campus sits in Hayang, Gyeongsan, east of Daegu.
MedicineNursingHumanities
Official information 12Greater Daegu
DHU
Daegu Haany University
Private · University · Gyeongsan
A specialist university with major campuses in Gyeongsan and a distinctive focus on Korean medicine and bio-health.
Korean MedicineCosmetic ScienceBio-industry
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