Established in 1946, Gangneung-Wonju National University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Gangneung (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Gangwon. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Gangneung-Wonju National University (GWNU) is a large coeducational South Korean 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. This 76 years old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. GWNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.