Founded in 1954, Catholic Kwandong University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Gangneung (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Gangwon.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Korea, Catholic Kwandong University (CKU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Orthodox religion. Catholic Kwandong University (CKU) 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 EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 66 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this South Korean higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 