Introduction to Gangneung-Wonju National University (강릉원주대학교)

Overview:

Gangneung-Wonju National University is a national comprehensive university located in Gangwon Province, South Korea. Its history can be traced back to Gangneung Normal School established in 1946. In March 2007, Gangneung University merged with Wonju University to form the current Gangneung-Wonju University.

As the only national comprehensive university in the eastern part of Gangwon Province, Gangneung-Wonju University plays an important role in education, research and social services.

Educational philosophy:

The school takes "freedom, truth, and creation" as its motto and is committed to cultivating talents with critical thinking ability and innovative spirit.

Emphasizes the teaching method that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, and encourages students to participate in scientific research projects and community service activities.

Disciplines and departments:

Gangneung-Wonju University has multiple colleges, including the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Natural Sciences, the College of Engineering, the College of Medicine, the College of Pharmacy, the College of Arts and Sports, etc.

It offers a wide range of undergraduate majors, such as literature, history, philosophy, political diplomacy, administration, economics and trade, computer science, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, food nutrition, fashion design, music, sports, etc.

The graduate school offers master's and doctoral programs to support in-depth professional research and development.

Ranking and accreditation:

In the QS Asian University Rankings, Gangneung Wonju University is usually ranked around the top 500.

The school is one of the supporting universities of the BK21 project (Brain Korea 21), which aims to strengthen the research capabilities and international competitiveness of higher education institutions.

As a national university, Gangneung Wonju University is on the list of accreditation of the Ministry of Education of China, and its degrees are recognized in China.

Fees:

Because it is a national university, Gangneung Wonju University has relatively low tuition fees. The specific tuition fees vary according to different majors and degree levels.

International students may need to pay additional application fees and other related fees. The latest tuition information should be directly consulted with the school's admissions office or visit the official website.

The school provides a variety of scholarship opportunities for outstanding students to help reduce the financial burden of students.

Campus facilities:

Gangneung Wonju University has two main campuses, Gangneung Campus and Wonju Campus.

The campus is equipped with modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, dormitories and other infrastructure.

Both campuses provide a good learning environment and a wealth of extracurricular activities and support services.

Internationalization:

Gangneung Wonju University actively promotes the internationalization process and has established partnerships with many universities around the world to provide overseas exchange programs and dual degree opportunities.

In order to attract and support international students, the school offers some professional courses taught in English and has a dedicated international student service center to help international students adapt to the new environment.

International students:

The school has an international student group from all over the world, and a certain proportion of international students are included in the students on campus.

The school provides a series of support services for international students, including language support, accommodation arrangements, cultural activities, etc., to help them better integrate into campus life.

Contact Information:

Address:

Gangneung Campus: 254, Gangneung-daero, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, 25457, Republic of Korea

Wonju Campus: 7, Jukheon-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, 26426, Republic of Korea

Tel:

+82-33-640-2114 (Gangneung Campus)

+82-33-740-2114 (Wonju Campus)

Website:

http://www.gwnu.ac.kr/ (Korean)