Founded in 1954, Catholic Kwandong University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Gangneung (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Gangwon. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Catholic Kwandong University (CKU) is a large coeducational South Korean 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. This 68 years old South Korean 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. CKU 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.