Gyeongsang National University is located near the southern coast of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) in Jinju City, which is located in South Gyeongsang Province. Jinju is less than an hour's drive from Korea's southern coast and is about an hour's drive from Korea's famous Chiri Mountain. The city has a population of about 340,000 (including surrounding communities), which is relatively small by Korean standards. Nevertheless, the city has a long, rich history, modern infrastructure, and good public transportation (including a busy domestic airport). Surrounded by mountains and pine- and bamboo-covered hills and divided by the winding South River, Jinju is one of Korea's most beautiful cities.
Gyeongsang National University has three campuses: the Gajwa Campus, the Chilam Campus, and the Tongyeong Campus. The Gajwa campus is located in Jinju City and is the university's main campus and home to nine of the its eleven colleges. The Chilam Campus is located in Jinju City and is home to Gyeongsang National University's College of Medicine. The Tongyeong Campus is located in the coastal city of Tongyeong, which is about an hour's drive from Jinju. The campus is home to Gyeongsang National University's College of Marine Science.