| Wonkwang University | |
 University Library (left) and Law School (right). View from an artificial pond called Sudeokho (수덕호). | |
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 원광대학교 |
| Hanja | 圓光大學校 |
| Revised Romanization | Wongwang Daehakgyo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Wŏn'gwang Taehakkyo |
Wonkwang University (Korean: 원광대학교) is a university located in Iksan, South Korea. Founded as Youilhakrim (Korean: 유일학림) in 1946, it is one of the few academies affiliated with Won Buddhism. Yuilhakrim was succeeded by Wonkwang Junior College (Korean: 원광초급대학) on 5 November 1951, and gained college status on 29 January 1953. The Postgraduate School was opened in 1967, and in 1971 it gained university status.[1]
The university is known for its diverse medical courses: western medicine, dentistry, Korean medicine and pharmacy. Beside medical courses, the school is well known for its specialised courses such as police administration, fire service administration, and law school.[2]
Wonkwang University is one of only two schools in South Korea that have courses for antiques restoration.