Address: 1 Chuncheon-daehak-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do 24341, South Korea
Agriculture;Engineering;Life Sciences
Kangwon National University is a national university based in Chuncheon, the capital of Gangwon Province in northern South Korea. It was established on 14 June 1947 and is described as one of the flagship national universities of the country.
The university grew by absorbing other institutions. It merged earlier with Samcheok National University, and in March 2026 it merged with Gangneung-Wonju National University; the combined institution kept the name Kangwon National University and is described as the first province-wide integrated national university in South Korea. It now has campuses in Chuncheon, Gangneung, Samcheok and Wonju.
Because the institution was reorganised in 2026, current programmes, colleges and admission rules should be checked on the university’s own English pages.
Domains taught:
Agriculture, Engineering, Life Sciences
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Partnerships with Asian agricultural and technology universities
Research:
Research in agriculture technology and environmental science
Jeonbuk National University lists engineering, agriculture and life sciences, the same trio found at Kangwon.
For life sciences, agriculture and engineering, Chungbuk National University is a close national-university comparison.
Chonnam National University combines engineering and civil engineering with life sciences.
Engineering, mechanical engineering and life sciences make Kyungpook National University a counterpart in another region.
With engineering, life sciences and materials, Pusan National University offers a comparable multi-field profile.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
Japan's Hokkaido University lists agricultural sciences, environmental and earth sciences and engineering.
In Germany, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen combines agricultural and environmental sciences with chemistry and materials science.
Canada's University of Guelph focuses on agriculture and food science, veterinary medicine and environmental science.
In the United States, Oregon State University covers forestry, oceanography and agricultural sciences.
Ireland's University College Dublin lists agriculture, food science and engineering.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When was Kangwon National University established?
The university was established on 14 June 1947 and is a national university.
Which city hosts its headquarters?
The main campus is in Chuncheon, the capital of Gangwon Province in northern South Korea.
What changed in March 2026?
In March 2026 the university merged with Gangneung-Wonju National University, forming one province-wide institution that kept the name Kangwon National University.
How many campuses does it have now?
Four main campuses are named: Chuncheon, Gangneung, Samcheok and Wonju.
What kind of university is it?
It is a national university, described as one of the flagship national universities of South Korea.
Did it merge with other schools before 2026?
Yes, it had earlier combined with Samcheok National University, which brought a campus in Samcheok into the university.
Agriculture, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Environmental Technologies, Research and Development, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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