All Levels
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Full tuition + living allowance + airfare
Chung-Ang University
Seoul, South Korea
"A private research university in Seoul, rising fast in the QS rankings"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#432 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
About Chung-Ang University
Chung-Ang University (CAU) is a private university founded in 1918. Its main campus is at 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, with a second campus in Anseong. CAU is known for pharmacy, culture and arts, media, business and engineering, and offers English-taught courses alongside Korean programmes. It rose to #432 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 from #479 a year earlier.
Rankings & Recognition
#432
Ranked #432 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#479 in QS 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Chung-Ang University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1918
Founded
approx. 25,000
Total Students
Private university
Type
Seoul and Anseong
Campuses
Popular Programs
Pharmacy
Business
Engineering
Media and Communication
Arts
Architecture
Application Details
Application Route
Online via CAU admissions
Intakes
Spring and Fall
UG Spring 2027 Deadline
18 Sep 2026
UG Application Fee
approx. KRW 130,000
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
D-2 student visa
Post-Study Work
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
Green Card Pathway
F-2 residency (points-based)
Financials
Application Fee
approx. KRW 130,000
Avg Scholarship
GKS full scholarship
Career Outcomes
17%
Placement Ratio
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Campus & Location
CAU's main campus is at 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul. It also has a campus in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province.
Campus Details
Seoul
+ Anseong campuses
Campus Forecast
Four seasons. Hot
humid summers with July monsoon rain; cold
dry winters. Jan avg about -2C
Aug avg about 26C (approx.).
Student Life & Housing
Housing
On-campus dorms: Seoul and Anseong campuses
Dining
Campus cafeterias and nearby restaurants
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance covers students; campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Humanities / Business
approx. KRW 4.4-4.6M / semester
Application Fee - Arts
approx. KRW 180,000
Intakes & Deadlines
CAU admits international undergraduates in March (spring) and September (fall). The Spring 2027 first round ran from 31 Aug to 18 Sep 2026 (18:00 KST), with results on 30 Oct 2026.
Scholarships at Chung-Ang University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma or equivalent and foreign nationality. Korean-taught programmes need TOPIK; English-medium programmes need English test scores, set by each major.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's for Master's, master's for PhD. Language requirements are set by each programme.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Study plan / personal statement
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (TOPIK / IELTS / TOEFL)
Bank balance certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the CAU international admissions portal.
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Apply online
Register on the CAU international admissions portal and fill in the application form.
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Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the application fee if one applies.
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Review
The university reviews your file; some programmes hold an interview.
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Admission letter
Receive the admission letter and Certificate of Admission (COA).
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Visa & arrive
Apply for a D-2 student visa, then register with the university and the immigration office within 90 days of arrival.
Campus & Location
CAU's main campus is at 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul. It also has a campus in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Business Administration
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Bachelor's
Mass Communication
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Bachelor's
Computer Science and Engineering
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Bachelor's
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Master's
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Master's
Business Administration (Master's)
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Master's
Mass Communication (Master's)
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