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Kangwon National University
(KNU)
About
Kangwon National University is one of ten Flagship Korean National Universities in Gangwon, South Korea.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 701 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 33 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 20,621
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 42 : 58
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 151-160 | - | 2023 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | =201 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 212 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 497 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =591 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =601 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =635 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =689 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =711 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =948 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,310 | 32.8 | 2026 |
ARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kangwon National University?
Kangwon National University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1201–1500, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =1,459.
When was Kangwon National University founded?
Kangwon National University was founded in 1947.
What are the top subjects at Kangwon National University?
Top subjects at Kangwon National University include: Petroleum Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Earth & Marine Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering.
Where is Kangwon National University located?
Kangwon National University is located in Chuncheon, South Korea.