Kwangwoon University, Seoul

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Kwangwoon University is a comprehensive, coeducational and private research university in Seoul, South Korea, offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Chosun Radio Training Center, the predecessor of Kwangwoon University, was the first institution to teach electronic engineering studies in Korea. The foundation is Kwangwoon Academy, an incorporated educational institution. As of 2019， there are 11,500 undergraduates and 1,292 graduate students. The nearest subway station is Kwangwoon University Station, Seoul Metro Line 1. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°37'14"N, 127°3'26"E

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노원구 (월계1동)Seoul South Korea

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Nearby attractions include: Korea University Museum, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea Military Academy, Kyung Hee University.

2.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Korea University Museum, Seoul
62 min walk • Korea University Museum, commonly called The University Museum, is a history, archaeology, and art museum that is part of the Korea University in Seoul, South...
1.6 miS
Universities and schools
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul
42 min walk • Hankuk University of Foreign Studies is a private research university based in Seoul, in South Korea. HUFS consistently ranks as one of the best universities in South Korea. The university currently teaches 45 foreign languages.
2.3 miE
Universities and schools
Korea Military Academy, Seoul
60 min walk • Korea Military Academy is the leading South Korean institution for the education and training of officer cadets for the Republic of Korea Army. Along with the Korea Army Academy, it produces the largest number of senior officers in the Korean army.
1.6 miS
Universities and schools
Kyung Hee University, Seoul
42 min walk • Kyung Hee University is a private research university in South Korea with campuses in Seoul and Suwon. Founded in 1949, it is widely regarded as one of the best universities in South Korea.
2.3 miN
City
Nowon District, Seoul
60 min walk • Nowon District is a residential district of Seoul, South Korea, located in the most northeastern part of the metropolitan city. It has the highest population density in Seoul, with 619,509 people living in the area of 35.44 km².
2.5 miS
Universities and schools
University of Seoul, Seoul
65 min walk • The University of Seoul is a public university located in Seoul, South Korea. UOS is famous in South Korea for a large number of alumni working as national or municipal government officials.
1.5 miNE
Universities and schools
Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul
38 min walk • Seoul National University of Science and Technology is a national university located in Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Seoul National University of Science and Technology originated from Public Eoeudong Vocational Continuing School.
2.3 miW
Neighbourhood
Samgaksan-dong, Seoul
59 min walk • Samgaksan-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. From June 30 of 2008, Former Mia-6 and 7 dongs are combined for this dong.
2.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Jongam-dong, Seoul
58 min walk • Jongam-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Seokgwan-dong, Seoul
28 min walk • Seokgwan-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
1.4 miW
Neighbourhood
Songjung-dong, Seoul
37 min walk • Songjung-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. From June 30 of 2008, Former Mia-4 and 9 dongs are combined for this dong.