The university was established in 1948 and is accredited by the North Korean Ministry of Education.
[3] Following World War II, after the liberation of Korea and surrender of Japan in 1945, the abbey remained and continued operating.
[3] Around 1980, a four story dormitory was built for the purpose of housing foreign students.
[3] Students at Wonsan Agricultural University learn under the Juche ideology.
[4][5][6][7] Wonsan Agricultural University offers a five-year degree program.
The greenhouse has a red triangle marking the location where Kim Jong-il stood and he was also known to often visit the university.