Gangneung-Wonju National University is a public national research university in South Korea with campuses in Gangneung and Wonju. It suits international students who want a multi-campus university on the country’s east coast and do not need a long published subject list to start checking fit.
The university is a national research university with two campuses, in Gangneung and Wonju. It does not publish a subject list or programme catalogue in the details available here, so confirm the current degree options on the official website before applying.
International applicants should use the university website to check the current application route, required documents, deadlines, and any programme-specific entry rules. If you need a visa, language certificate, or campus-specific process, confirm those details directly with the admissions office before you submit.
A tuition fee range is not published, so confirm the current rate with the admissions office. Living costs will depend on the city, housing choice, and spending pattern, so check accommodation and everyday expenses separately before you apply.
The university is in South Korea and has two campuses in Gangneung and Wonju. The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm the teaching language, entry language requirements, and whether your programme is based in Gangneung or Wonju before you apply.
South Korea has 245 universities, so Gangneung-Wonju National University sits in a crowded national system rather than a small one. Its main distinguishing points are that it is public, national, research-oriented, and split across two campuses on the east coast.
Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.
It is a public national research university.
It has two campuses, in Gangneung and Wonju, South Korea.
A tuition fee range is not published, so confirm the current rate with the admissions office.
There are 245 universities in South Korea.
Gangneung–Wonju National University 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.
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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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