Kangwon National University

1201–1500th
World University Rankings 2025
201–300th
Impact Rankings 2024
351–400th
Asia University Rankings 2024
1 Gangwondaehak Road, Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, 24341, South Korea

Kangwon National University (KNU) is one of the 10 core national universities in the Republic of Korea. With a history spanning over 76 years, KNU has  consistently made sincere efforts to adapt to the rapidly-changing global era. As a regional stronghold university, KNU has  been striving to channel creative ideas and resources to local communities and the regional industries. We maintain a high level of quality in education and research while offering a comprehensive range of majors catered to the demands of students. KNU is committed to being a university of excellence.

Our dormitory capacity is among the highest in Korea, and KNU is located in the beautiful lakeside city of Chuncheon, which is only 1 hour away from Seoul, the capital city and the center of politics, economy, and culture in Korea. This proximity allows students to enjoy a wide variety of cultural activities. Prospective foreign students of Kangwon National University, we invite you to join us and make your dreams come true at KNU.

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Key statistics

  • 19.9
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 3%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 41 : 59
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 30%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 20,159
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

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Subjects taught at Kangwon National University

  • Engineering & technology

    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • General Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Social sciences

    • Sociology
    • Communication & Media Studies
    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
  • Physical sciences

    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Arts & humanities

    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Architecture
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
  • Education

    • Education
  • Business & economics

    • Accounting & Finance
    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Business & Management
  • Law

    • Law
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Life sciences

    • Agriculture & Forestry
    • Sport Science
    • Biological Sciences
    • Veterinary Science
  • Psychology

    • Psychology
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Medicine & Dentistry
    • Other Health

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