Although tourism remains a major focus of the university, Gyeongju University has also made efforts to develop and promote programs in high-tech fields such as information technology and computer science. In addition, the school's continuing education center gives local residents the opportunity to further their education in various fields. Like most universities in Korea, the academic year begins in February–June (1st Semester) and ends in September to December (2nd Term), with a summer and winter vacation between semesters.
As Gyeongju University is not considered to be in the top tier of Korean universities, it maintains a relatively open admissions policy, and caters mainly to residents on Gyeongju and the surrounding cities.