Wonkwang University, located in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea, is a private comprehensive university founded on May 1, 1946. Established based on the educational philosophy of Won-Buddhism, the university initially began as Yuil Hakrim, later evolving into Wonkwang Junior College in 1951, Wonkwang College in 1953, and finally achieved comprehensive university status in 1971 under its current name.
The university upholds the founding philosophy of “Knowledge and Virtue in Harmony, and the Practice of Morality”, aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals who possess both intellect and character.
Wonkwang University is particularly renowned for its programs in medicine, dentistry, Korean medicine, and pharmacy, and also excels in fields such as police administration, fire safety, and law through its specialized education.
Today, the university consists of 13 undergraduate colleges and 6 graduate schools, serving approximately 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It continues to expand its global network through partnerships with universities and research institutions worldwide, while also strengthening industry-academic cooperation domestically.
WONKWANG UNIVERSITY
Address: 460, Iksandae-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, 54538, Republic of Korea Wonkwang University
Contact: 063-840-1493
Homepage
SNS
Wonkwang University, located in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea, is a private comprehensive university founded on May 1, 1946. Established based on the educational philosophy of Won-Buddhism, the university initially began as Yuil Hakrim, later evolving into Wonkwang Junior College in 1951, Wonkwang College in 1953, and finally achieved comprehensive university status in 1971 under its current name.
The university upholds the founding philosophy of “Knowledge and Virtue in Harmony, and the Practice of Morality”, aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals who possess both intellect and character.
Wonkwang University is particularly renowned for its programs in medicine, dentistry, Korean medicine, and pharmacy, and also excels in fields such as police administration, fire safety, and law through its specialized education.
Today, the university consists of 13 undergraduate colleges and 6 graduate schools, serving approximately 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It continues to expand its global network through partnerships with universities and research institutions worldwide, while also strengthening industry-academic cooperation domestically.