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Kwangwoon University

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world rank  4048

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University Overview

Established in 1934, Kwangwoon University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Kwangwoon University (KWU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Kwangwoon University (KWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 88 years old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Name 광운대학교
Acronym KWU
Founded 1934
Motto Veritas et Lux
Truth and Light
Colours Maroon

University Location

Address 20 Kwangwoon-ro, Nowon-gu
Seoul
01897 Seoul
South Korea
Tel +82 (2) 940 5015
Fax +82 (2) 918 5016

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,500 US$
(750-1,800 Euro)		 1,000-2,500 US$
(750-1,800 Euro)

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Kwangwoon University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations
Admission Rate Not reported
Admission Office 20 Kwangwoon-ro, Nowon-gu
Seoul
(2) 9405015

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Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Kwangwoon University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 9,000-9,999
Academic Staff 800-899
Control Type Private
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Kwangwoon University's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Yes
Career Services Yes
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Ministry of Education of Korea


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Korean Council for University Education (KCUE)
  • Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea (ABEEK)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Kwangwoon University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Korean Council for University Education (KCUE)
  • University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP)
  • International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)

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Site last updated: Thursday, 11 August 2022

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