Kangwon National University
■ Address:
KNU CHUNCHEON CAMPUS, 1 GANGWONDAEHAKGIL, CHUNCHEON-SI, GANGWON-DO, 24341 REPUBLIC OF KOREA
KNU SAMCHEOK CAMPUS, 346 JUNGANG-RO, SAMCHEOK-SI, GANGWON-DO, 25913 REPUBLIC OF KOREA
KNU DOGYE CAMPUS, 346 HWANGJO-GIL, DOGYE-EUP, SAMCHEOK-SI, GANGWON-DO, 25945 REPUBLIC OF KOREA
■ Website: http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/english
Ⅰ. About KNU
1. KNU History
- 1947.06.14 Kangwon Provincial Chuncheon Agricultural College established - 1968.03.01 First graduate school founded
- 1978.03.01 Promoted to university status as Kangwon National University - 2000.05.18 Kangwon National University Hospital established
- 2004.01.10 Kangwon National University Industrial Cooperation Co. founded - 2006.03.01 Kangwon National University merges with Samcheok University - 2008.03.01 School of Medicine established
- 2009.03.01 School of Law established
- 2009.03.01 Second Samcheok Campus opened
- 2011.09.01 Wi-fi fully installed for Chuncheon Campus
- 2016.06.07 Prof. Kim Heon Young, elected as the 11th president of the University - 2019.03.01 Master Degree: 106 departments, 14 interdisciplinary programs and
an entrance quota of 579 students;
Doctoral Degree: 83 departments, 13 interdisciplinary programs and an entrance quota of 262 students.
2. Features
- One of the top 10 national universities with excellent faculties, distinguished programs and highly qualified academic staff
- Starting from 2016 KNU has been accredited by International Education Quality Assurance System for 4 years consecutively
- Offers much lower tuitions and housing fees than other schools. (Approx.
50% lower compared to private universities)
when desired. (Cooking facilities available)
- Diverse Korean culture programs for international students and free of charge Korean language classes
- Located at the heart of the Kangwon Province, Chuncheon is approximately 1 hour away from the Seoul metropolitan area and it is considered to be the most desired city to live in Korea
- 262 partner universities from 54 countries - World University Rankings
․ 2018 CWUR: World Rank 624; National Rank 21 ․ 2018 ARWU: World Rank 701-800; National Rank 25
․ 2018 US News&World Report: World Rank 853; Asia Rank 193; National Rank 25 ․ 2018 QS World University Rankings by Subject: Agriculture and Forestry
World Rank 201-250; third among 10 core national universities in Korea ․ 2019 THE University Impact Rankings: World Rank 201-300
Ⅱ. Application Guidelines
1. Academics
(1) Chuncheon Campus
Division Department Field of Study
Remarks Master’s Doctoral
Humanities and Social
Sciences
Business
Administration O O Korean language skills preferred Humanities
and Social
Sciences Economics O O
Humanities and Social
Sciences
International Trade
and Commerce O O
Humanities and Social
Sciences Accounting O O Korean language skills preferred
Humanities and Social
Sciences Law O O
International Law · Jurisprudence, Criminal Law · Criminal Procedure Law, Constitutional Law · Administrative Law, Civil Law · Civil Procedure Law, Commercial Law · Social Law, Environmental Law · Animal Law
Humanities and Social
Sciences Social Education O O Social Studies Education, Geography, History Education
Humanities and Social
Sciences Cultural Anthropology O O
Humanities and Social
Sciences Real Estate O O
Division Department Field of Study
Remarks Master’s Doctoral
Humanities and Social
Sciences Sociology O O
Humanities and Social
Sciences
Journalism & Mass
Communication O O
Humanities and Social
Sciences Psychology O O Clinical · Counselling and Social Psychology, Applied Cognitive and Business Psychology Humanities
and Social
Sciences Political Science O O Comparative Politics, Korean Politics, Political Theory, International Relations Humanities
and Social
Sciences Public Administration O X
Organization Theory, Public Personnel Administration, Financial Administration, Policy Studies, Environmental Policy, S&T Policy
Humanities and Social
Sciences Storytelling O X
Storytelling, Narrative Creation, Critics, Film, Cross-Media Storytelling,
Digital Literacy, Authoring Tools, Modern Literature, Performing Arts Humanities
and Social
Sciences Visual Culture O O
Visual Culture, Animation, Painting, Cultural Industry, Cultural Policy, Computer Game, HCI, European Cinema, Drama, Transmedia Storytelling, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Advertising
Humanities and Social
Sciences
Korean Language and
Literature O O
Humanities and Social
Sciences
German Language and
Literature O X German Language and Literature,
German Culture Humanities
and Social Sciences
French Language and
Literature O X French Language and Literature
Humanities and Social
Sciences History O O Korean History, Western History,
Asian History Humanities
and Social Sciences
English Language and
Literature O O English Linguistics, English Literature Humanities
and Social
Sciences Japanese Studies O O Japanese Literature
Humanities and Social
Sciences Philosophy O O Eastern Philosophy, Western Philosophy
Natural
Sciences Biosystems
Engineering O O
Natural Sciences
Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science
(Food Science &
Biotechnology Program)
O O
Natural Sciences
Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science
(Biological Environment Program)
O O
Soil Science, Bio Regulatory Chemistry and Toxicology, Natural product chemistry, Soil microbiology, Wastewater treatment, Bioenergy
Natural Sciences
Bio-Resource Sciences (Applied Plant Sciences Program)
(Applied Biology Program)
O O
Master’s Doctoral Natural
Sciences Horticulture O O
Floriculture, Vegetable science, Fruit genetics and breeding, Postharvest management of horticultural crops, Storage, Processing
Natural Sciences
Regional Infrastructures
Engineering O O Regional Infrastructure Engineering, Regional Environmental Engineering Natural
Sciences Agriculture and
Industries O X
Natural Sciences
Animal Life Science (Animal Industry
Convergence) O O
Aquatic Animal Nutrition, Animal nutrition·
Management and facility, Livestock Environment·Bio-resources·Environmen tal Engineering, Atmospheric environment for livestock industries, Preclinical animal experiment, Forage production and utilization, Protein engineering &
Reproductive endocrinology
Natural Sciences
Animal Life Science (Applied Animal
Science) O O
Dairy Chemistry, Genetic Engineering in Animal Microbiology and Probiotics, Biology of Extracellular Matrix, Animal Reproductive Cell Biology, Meat Science and Technology, Molecular Animal Genetics/Genomics, Stem Cells,
Quality and Bioactivity of Animal Resources, Bioactive Natural Products, Food engineering
Natural
Sciences Animal Life Science
(Animal Science) O O
Animal Nutrition and Feed, Grass &
Forage, Animal Breeding, Animal Behavior, Ultrasound Evaluation, Beef Cattle Sciences, Dairy Sciences, Animal Reproductive Physiology, Feed Processing Technology, Nutritional Biotechnology, Animal Breeding
& Genetics Natural
Sciences Home Economics
Education O X
Natural
Sciences Science Education O O
Physical Science Education, Biology Education, Chemical Education,
Earth Science Education, Integrated Science
Natural
Sciences Forest Management O O
Natural Sciences
Forestry and Environmental System
(Forest Resources) (Forest Environment
Protection)
O O Forest Resources, Forest Environment Protection
Natural
Sciences Forest Biomaterials
Engineering O O Wood Physics, Timber Engineering, Wood Chemistry and Bio-Nanomaterials, Wood Chemical Engineering
Natural
Sciences Paper Science and
Engineering O O
Sheet Forming Technology, Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Papermaking Unit Operation, Paper Coating,
Bio-refinery, Paper Physics, Recovered Paper Recycling
Natural
Sciences Nursing O X Only nursing bachelor's degree is
allowed Natural
Sciences Biomedical Science O O Molecular Bioscience, Medical Biomaterials Engineering, Medical Biotechnology, Systems Immunology
Natural
Sciences Biochemistry O O
※ You can find more information about the departments on our website http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/english/contents.do?key=1358
Division Department Field of Study
Remarks Master’s Doctoral
Natural
Sciences Mathematics O O Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,
Mathematics Education Natural
Sciences Statistics O O
Natural
Sciences Chemistry O O Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
Natural
Sciences Environmental Science O O
Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Remote Sensing, Air Quality Prediction, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Ecology, Environmental Risk Analysis, Air pollutants Fate &
Transport Natural
Sciences Computer Science O O
Engineering Architectural
Engineering O O
Engineering Advanced Materials Science and
Engineering O O Metal & Ceramics, Semiconductors, Materials for Batteries, Nanomaterials, Bio-materials
Engineering Energy and Resources
Engineering O O
Engineering Civil Engineering O O
Engineering Environmental
Engineering O O
Engineering Biotechnology and
Bioengineering O O
Fermentation-related microorganisms to recent advances in genetic engineering (incl. CRISPR/Cas9), Drug delivery system, Animal cell culture, Stem cells (incl.
ESCs, embryonic stem cells; hiPSCs, human induced-pluripotent stem cells), Cancer immunotherapy (incl. CAR, chimeric antigen receptor), Virus, Nano-biotechnology Engineering Electrical and
Electronics Engineering O O
Engineering Electronics Engineering O O
Engineering Computer and Communications
Engineering O O
Engineering
Advanced Mechanical Engineering (Program of Mechatronics Engineering)
O O
Noise and Vibration, Mechanical design and Crash analysis, Micro·Nano·BioSystems, Metrology and System Design, Robotics, Wind Power System Engineering, Mobile Robotics, Soft Robot Art &
Sports Design O X Visual Communication Design,
Industrial Design Interdisciplinary
Programs
Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in
Geographic Information System
O O Geographic Information System
Interdisciplinary Programs
Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in
Horticulture and Biosystems Engineering
O O Biosystems Engineering
Division Department Field of Study
Remarks Master’s Doctoral
Humanities and Social
Sciences English O O English Linguistics, English Literature
Humanities and Social
Sciences
Early Childhood
Education O O
Humanities and Social
Sciences Regional Economics O O Economics
Humanities and Social
Sciences Tourism Management O X
Tourism development, Hotel management, Hotel marketing, Hotel human resources management, Tourism management, Culture tourism, Tourism economy (Leisure, Cultural consumption) Natural
Sciences Emergency Medical
Rehabilitation O O Physical therapy, Emergency medical service, Occupational therapy
Natural
Sciences Dental Hygiene O X
Clinical Dental Hygiene, Preventive Dentistry, Dental Material, Oral Health Management, Oral Biology and Oral Microbiology, Dental Public Health, Health Policy
Natural
Sciences Food & Nutrition O X
Natural
Sciences Nursing O X
Adult Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Maternity Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Management, Fundamental of Nursing
Engineering Fire and Disaster
Prevention Engineering O X
Engineering Materials Science and
Engineering O O
Engineering Architecture Design O X
Architecture Plan, Architectural Design, History of Architecture, Architecture CAD, BIM, Digital Architecture, Urban Design
& Urban Plan Engineering Mechanical·Vehicle
Engineering O X Education Engineering
Engineering Civil & Construction
Engineering O X Civil Engineering
Engineering Building System
Engineering O X Architectural Engineering
Engineering Electrical Engineering O X Power System, Superconducting Engineering, Renewable Energy System
Engineering Materials &
Metallurgical Engineering O X
Engineering Control &
Instrumentation
Engineering O X
Electric, Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Circuit Analysis, Automation Equipment, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering / Electrical Application, Solar Energy, Bio-medical Signal Processing, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering Energy & Chemical
Engineering O O
Engineering Architecture and Civil
Convergence Engineering X O Architectural Planning, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering
※ You can find more information about the departments on our website http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/english/contents.do?key=1366
2. Admissions
- Application period: 15 July 2019 ~ 30 August 2019 (Fri)
- Documents to be submitted: Identical to the requirements of National Institute of International Education (NIIED)
3. Important Notice
- All the students should obtain TOPIK level 3 before graduation
Ⅲ. Housing
Dormitory People/Room Expenses
(per month) Campus
BTL 2 \130,550 Chuncheon
Global Dorm
2 \136,780 Chuncheon
(Cooking Available)
4 \117,930 Chuncheon
(Cooking Available) Family Room \374,330 Chuncheon
(Cooking Available)
ToegyeGwan 4 \88,830 Chuncheon
NanjiWon 4 \88,830 Chuncheon
GukjiWon 4 \88,830 Chuncheon
EonjangGwan 2 \154,980 Samcheok
DootaGwan 6 \165,000 Samcheok
HaesolGwan 2 \197,830 Samcheok
DowonGwan 6 \178,560 Samcheok
HwangjoGwan
2 \220,000 Samcheok
4 \208,180 Samcheok
6 \178,560 Samcheok
GaonGwan 2 \220,000 Samcheok
Division Department Field of Study
Remarks Master’s Doctoral
Engineering Mechanical·Computer·
Industrial & Management
Engineering X O Education Engineering
Engineering Media Engineering O X Computer Graphics, Computer Vision Art &
Sports Visual Communication
Design O X Graphic Design, Advertising,
Newmedia Design Art &
Sports Physical Education O O
Sports Biomechanics, Sports Marketing, Sport Sociology, Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Education, Exercise Physiology
