Overview
Founded in 1947, the Kangwon National University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Chuncheon (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Gangwon. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Kangwon National University (KNU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Kangwon National University (KNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 77-year-old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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large-sized
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University Identity
| Name | Kangwon National University  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | 강원대학교 |
| Acronym | KNU |
| Founded | 1947 |
| Motto | Inquirere Veritatem Ex Praxe Seek for the truth from reality |
| Colours | Green and blue |
| Mascot | Gomduri the Blue Bear |
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University Location
| Address | 192-1, Hyoja 2 dong Chuncheon 200-701 Gangwon South Korea |
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+82 (33) 250 6114 |
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+82 (33) 251 9556 |
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Kangwon National University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
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Kangwon National University's YouTube channel
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Kangwon National University's main LinkedIn profile
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