About
Gangneung–Wonju National University (GWNU; Korean: 강릉원주대학교) is a national research university with two campuses, in Gangneung and Wonju, South Korea. Founded in 1946, GWNU is situated on the east coast of the country. The institution traces its roots to Gangneung Normal School and Wonju Nursing Higher Technical School, which were established in 1946 and 1967, respectively. The two schools merged in 2007, and the institution was renamed in 2009. GWNU comprises 9 colleges, 49 departments and divisions, a general graduate school, and 3 specialized graduate schools. It operates the Gangneung-Wonju National University Dental Hospital, located in Gangneung, and the Gangneung–Wonju National University Kindergarten, in Wonju. Additionally, the university features 35 auxiliary facilities, including the Center for Educational Research & Innovation and the Lifelong Education Center, along with 27 research institutes, such as the Institute of Humanities and the East Coast Life Science Research Institute.
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Key facts
- Global rank
- #2237
- Location
- Gangneung, South Korea
- How to apply
- Direct portal
Programmes
Programme details for this university are being added. Visit the official website for current courses.