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Miryang National University(MNU) was established as a public school(Miryang public school of agricultural sericulture) in 1923 in Miryang, famous for traditional culture city. The educational system was changed as college(Miryang National College of agricultural sericulture) with four majors. Nowaday, the university status come from endeavor for development and transformation, including change the name to Miryang National University of industry and Miryang National University in 1993 and 1999, respectively. Today, the university is comprised of 22 departments/majors, 1 specialized graduate schools, 10 research institutes and other supporting facilities. The Chunghak(Samrangjin) Campus, the main campus of the university, will be open in 2004 and new environment for education will be supported.

Nov, 1923 Foundation of Miryang public School of agricultural sericulture
May, 1924 Open Class of Miryang public School of agricultural sericulture
Apr, 1960 Change the System, Miryang Industrial High School
Mar, 1969 Raised to the status of Technical School
Sep, 1976 Transfer to being under Government control
May, 1979 Reorganized as Miryang National College of agricultural sericulture Inauguration of First Dean, Kim, Gyae-Yong
May, 1983 Inauguration of Second Dean, Yoon, Jae-Hyo
Nov, 1985 Experimental farm completed
May, 1987 Inauguration of Third Dean, Yoon, Jae-Hyo
Aug, 1988 Library Building Completed
Aug, 1989 Inauguration of 4th Dean, Chung, Doe-Seop, Ph,D
May, 1991 Change Miryang National College of agricultural sericulture to Miryang National College
May, 1993 Miryang National University of Industry Inauguration of First President, Chung, Doe-Seop, Ph,D
Jul, 1993 Computer Center Opened Newspaper Press Founded
Nov, 1995 University Press Founded
Jun, 1996 Museum Opened Broadcasting Station Opened
May, 1997 Graduate School of Industry Founded
May, 1997 Inauguration of Second President, Lee, Seong-Hwan, Ph,D
Jan, 1998 Support Center for small and Medium Enterprises Opened Institute of Social Education(Non-Degree Course) Established
May, 1999 Miryang National University
May, 2001 Inauguration of 3rd President, Choi, Tae-Kil, Ph,D
Dec, 2002
The Teacher Training Course Authorized