Jeonju University was founded on January 9, 1964, as Jeonju Youngsaeng College (an evening college). In December 1977 the school foundation established a daytime college, and on October 7, 1978, the college was renamed Jeonju College. In February 1981 it moved to present-day Hyoja-dong Campus. It acquired a university status on September 8, 1983, and renamed Jeonju University. In December 1984 Shindonga Group succeeded the school foundation.
Undergraduate Schools
College of Humanities
College of Social Sciences
College of Economics and Business Administration
College of Alternative Medicine
Departments: Physical Therapy and Radiological Science
College of Engineering
College of Arts and Athletics
College of Culture and Tourism
College of Education
College of Culture and Creative Industry
School of Liberal Arts
Graduate Schools
General Graduate School
Special Graduate Schools
Graduate School of Public Administration
Graduate School of International Studies and Management
Graduate School of Education
Graduate School of Information and Industrial Engineering