Chung-Ang University

Chung-Ang University (중앙대학교), often abbreviated as “CAU”, is a leading private university in Seoul, South Korea, widely recognized for its distinguished programs in film and theatre, pharmacy, business, education, and engineering. Founded in 1918 as a small kindergarten that expanded into a full educational institution, CAU has now developed into a major university with two campuses in Seoul and Anseong, known for its strong research output, industry-academia collaboration, and creative talent development, especially in culture and the arts.

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Chung-Ang University

Features

Renowned Strength in Arts and Performance


CAU is especially famous for its top-tier programs in Theatre, Film, and Performance Arts, producing many leading actors, directors, and entertainers in Korea’s cultural and creative industries.

Strong Research and Industry Collaboration


With active partnerships in pharmacy, biotechnology, engineering, and business, the university emphasizes practical, industry-linked research and hands-on learning.

Global Education Focus and Partnerships


Chung-Ang University maintains over 650 partner universities around the world, fostering a broad international network. This enables extensive exchange programs, and global research collaboration, offering cross-cultural learning, and global career pathways.

Innovation in Smart Technology and Engineering


CAU actively researches and develops in areas such as AI, smart systems, robotics, and advanced materials, reinforcing its position as a forward-looking institution committed to technological innovation.

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National Rank (Korea)

65

2026 QS Asia Rank

479

2026 QS World Rank

Programs at Chung-Ang University

Bachelor’s degrees at Chung-Ang University

Chung-Ang University offers a diverse selection of undergraduate programs in fields such as Arts, Media, Business, Social Sciences, Engineering, and Natural Sciences, with a strong focus on practical education and creative, industry-linked learning.

Popular Majors

Arts, Film & Theatre

Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Business

Location Track Field College Department Major
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Asian Language and Culture Chinese Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Asian Language and Culture Japanese Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities English Language and Literature English Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities European Language and Culture French Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities European Language and Culture German Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities European Language and Culture Russian Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities History History
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Korean Language and Literature Korean Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Korean Language and Literature Korean Language Education and Korean Culture
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Philosophy Philosophy
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Library and Information Science Library and Information Science
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Media Communication Media Communication
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Political Science Political Science
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Psychology Psychology
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Public Administration Public Administration
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Social Welfare Social Welfare
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Sociology Sociology
Seoul Korean Social Sciences Social Sciences Urban Planning and Real Estate Urban Planning and Real Estate
Location Track Field College Department Major
Seoul Korean Business and Economics Business and Economics Advertising and Public Relations Global Advertising and PR
Seoul Korean Business and Economics Business and Economics Applied Statistics Applied Statistics
Seoul Korean Business and Economics Business and Economics Business Administration Business Administration
Seoul Korean Business and Economics Business and Economics Economics Economics
Seoul Korean Business and Economics Business and Economics International Logistics International Logistics
Location Track Field College Department Major
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Biotechnology and Natural Biotechnology and Natural Bioresource and Bioscience Animal Science and Technology
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Biotechnology and Natural Biotechnology and Natural Bioresource and Bioscience Integrative Plant Science
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Biotechnology and Natural Biotechnology and Natural Food Science and Technology Food and Nutrition
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Biotechnology and Natural Biotechnology and Natural Food Science and Technology Food Science and Technology
Seoul Korean Medicine Medicine Medicine Major Medicine Major
Seoul Korean Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences
Seoul Korean Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Chemistry Chemistry
Seoul Korean Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Mathematics Mathematics
Seoul Korean Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Physics Physics
Location Track Field College Department Major
Seoul English Virtual Convergence Virtual Convergence Global Interactive Convergence Content [English Track] Global Interactive Convergence Content [English Track]
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Architecture and Building Science Architectural Engineering (4-year program)
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Architecture and Building Science Architecture (5-year program)
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Social Infrastructure Systems Engineering Civil Environmental Engineering
Seoul Korean Engineering Engineering Social Infrastructure Systems Engineering Urban Design and Studies
Seoul Korean ICT Engineering ICT Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Seoul Korean Software Software Software Software
Location Track Field College Department Major
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Arts and Technology Arts and Technology
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Design Crafts
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Design Fashion
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Design Housing and Interior Design
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Design Industrial Design
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Design Visual Communication Design
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Global Arts Applied Music
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Global Arts Game Contents and Animations
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Global Arts TV Broadcasting and Entertainment
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Korean Music Music Arts
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Korean Music Performing Arts
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Music Composing
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Music Orchestral Music
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Music Piano
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Music Vocal
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Performing Arts and Media Dance (Korean/Modern/Ballet)
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Performing Arts and Media Photography
Anseong (Da Vinci) Korean Arts Arts Sports Science Life and Leisure Sport/Sport Industry
Seoul Korean Arts Arts Performing Arts and Media Film Studies
Seoul Korean Arts Arts Performing Arts and Media Theatre (Acting)

Course length

With a D-2 student visa: 4 to 5 years

Application Periods

Spring Intake:
  • First round: Mar 23 – Apr 17, 2026
  • Second round: Jun 1 – Jun 12

Admission Eligibility

  1. A non-Korean national whose parents are BOTH non-Korean nationals
  2. A student who has completed, or is expected to complete primary and secondary education at the time of application.
  3. A non-Korean national who satisfies the language proficiency requirements.

Student Visas

Students enrolled in degree programs at Korean universities may be eligible for a D-2 student visa. Visa eligibility and requirements are determined solely by Korean immigration and the university.

Scholarship Information

  1. Korean Language Course at the CAU Institute of International Education.
  2. TOPIK level 5 or higher.
  3. Language Education Center at other universities, TOPIK level 5 or higher.

Please note that scholarship availability, eligibility, and application procedures differ by institution.

Tuition and Fees

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Pricing

Application Fee

KRW 150,000 ~ 200,000

The application fee is not refundable.

Bachelors Degree

KRW 4,748,400 ~ 6,405,400 per semester

The prices provided above are for reference purposes only. Prices shown are estimates and vary by major/term.

Keep in mind that one semester typically consists of 16 to 20 weeks. 

Korean Language Course

Chung-Ang University’s Korean language program offers task-focused lessons along with cultural classes to help students build practical communication skills. Classes are taught by Korean language education professionals, and a language exchange program pairs students with Chung-Ang undergraduates to practice Korean and settle into life in Korea.

Course Length

Without a student visa: 3 months
With a student visa: 6 – 24 months

Admission Eligibility

Foreigners or overseas Koreans with a high school diploma or higher.

Intakes

Spring (March)
Summer (June)
Fall (September)
Winter (December)

Schedule (Monday–Friday)

Seoul Campus

Morning: 9:00 AM – 12:50 PM
Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 4:50 PM

*Class times are assigned by the school based on your Korean language proficiency.

Student Visas

D-4 visa sponsorship is available for students who enroll for 6 months or more.

Tuition and Fees

The total cost includes the application fee (KRW 100,000) and tuition. The application fee is non-refundable.

Additional costs are listed below:

  • Textbook: Approximately KRW 50,000 – KRW 100,000 per term.
  • School health insurance (optional): Approximately KRW 100,000, covering your study period up to a maximum of 12 months.
  • For more information about the dormitory and its fees, please contact your coordinator.
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Pricing

3 months

KRW 1,800,000 in total

6 months

KRW 3,500,000 in total

9 months

KRW 5,200,000 in total

12 months 

KRW 6,900,000 in total

18 months

KRW 10,300,000 in total

24 months

KRW 13,700,000 in total

Study length is flexible. Students may choose any of the options above.

Campuses & Location

Heukseok

The Heukseok area, where Chung-Ang University’s Seoul Campus is located, is a quiet residential neighborhood along the Han River, offering a calm environment well suited to focused student life. The area features local dining options and everyday amenities while remaining close to central districts.

Heukseok Station (Line 9), within walking distance of campus, provides fast access to Gangnam, Yeouido, and other key areas of Seoul.

Anseong

The DaVinci Campus is located in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, and offers a more spacious and nature-oriented academic setting. The campus focuses on fields such as arts, physical education, animal sciences, and life sciences, with extensive outdoor facilities and open green spaces.

Anseong Campus is accessible via intercity and express buses from Seoul and nearby cities, with local bus connections linking the campus to Anseong Terminal and surrounding areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants with a GED, homeschooling, or alternative degrees are not eligible for admission. Please contact us for further details.

Yes. Applicants are required to submit proof of language proficiency.
Applicants from English-speaking countries, and non-English-speaking countries who completed their education in an English-speaking are exempt from this requirement.

The minimum accepted scores are as follows:
• IELTS 5.5
• TOEFL iBT 60

Yes. Applicants must have a TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) or IBT TOPIK Level 4 or higher.

Applicants for the following departments must have TOPIK or IBT TOPIK Level 3 or higher.
• Design
• Global School of Arts (Applied Music, Game Contents & Animations)

Chung Ang University has two application rounds, both of which take two months to finalize.

Tuition is paid on a per-semester basis.

Unless otherwise stated as “copy,” all documents must be original. If a document cannot be reissued or the original is unavailable, a notarized copy may be accepted.
Please note that if any submitted materials contain false information, admission will be revoked immediately, and readmission will not be permitted.

Yes. Dormitory applications are accepted either on a per-semester basis (16 weeks). Fees start from KRW 1,366,400 for a double room, and KRW 952,000 for a quad room.

Chung Ang University offers a variety of scholarships based on Korean language ability. Please contact us for more information!

Interviews are required only for applicants to the Medicine major. Applicants to other majors may be asked to participate in an interview depending on their qualifications and the department’s evaluation process.

The campus offers a range of facilities, including libraries available for use, sports facilities, a cafeteria, and various on-campus shops to support student life.

Yes. Chung Ang University is the alma mater of Korean talents, including actors Kang Ha-neul (Squid Game) and Hyun Bin (Crash Landing on You), and singers Choi Soo-young and Kwon Yu-ri, from girl group Girls’ Generation.

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