Established in 1946, Gangneung-Wonju National University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in 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, Gangneung-Wonju National University (GWNU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Gangneung-Wonju National University (GWNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 74 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 