Chung-Ang University
중앙대학교
- Seoul
- Private
- University
- Govt-certified: rated excellent
- English-taught programmes
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 6% of int'l students
- Students from 88 countries
- Scholarships for int'l students
- Int'l tuition from ₩5.32M/semester
In the 2025 review, Korea's Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice certified this school for degree programmes and the Korean language programme. Visa applications from its admitted students are screened on the standard admission letter alone; applicants from countries the Ministry of Justice lists separately still submit proof of funds.
It is also one of the schools rated excellent, which get the simplest visa procedure and priority in government programmes.
Certification period: March 2026 to February 2030, reviewed every year.
Source: Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice, 2025 Education Internationalization Quality Assurance results (announced 12 February 2026). Official list
School name, region and type are sourced from 대학알리미 (Higher Education in Korea), the government's official university disclosure portal — 2025 academic year data, synced 2026-09-21.
Tuition
| Field | College / programme, as in the guide | Per semester |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities | 인문대학 | 사회과학대학 | 경영경제대학 | ₩5,320,000 |
| Natural sciences | 자연과학대학 | 생명공학대학 | ₩6,166,000 |
| Engineering | 공과대학 | 창의ICT공과대학 | 소프트웨어대학 | 예술공학대학 | 가상융합대학 | ₩6,993,000 |
| Medicine | 의과대학 | ₩8,468,000 |
| Arts & sport | 예술대학 디자인학부 | 글로벌예술학부 | 공연영상창작학부(사진, 무용) | ₩7,039,000 |
| Arts & sport | 체육대학 | ₩6,335,000 |
Application fee: ₩150,000
Amounts are from the university's own international admission guide or tuition page. The first-semester bill is often a little higher (entrance and admin fees), and amounts can change each year — confirm in the current guide.
Source: (KOR) 2027학년도 전반기(3월입학) 1차 순수외국인전형 모집요강 — 합격자 등록 안내 > 02. 등록금표 (2026학년도 기준)
For comparison, the average for Korean students at this campus is ₩8,587,182 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
4,880 international students from 88 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
These figures cover all of this university's campuses together.
- Language institute2,218 · 45%
- Bachelor's1,464 · 30%
- Master's493 · 10%
- Exchange387 · 8%
- PhD317 · 6%
- Associate degree1 · 0%
Source: Korea's Ministry of Justice (법무부) records of international students, published on data.go.kr. Countries with fewer than 5 students here are not shown individually, so that no student can be identified.
Dropout and enrolment
University disclosures on 대학알리미 (Korean Council for University Education), 2025.
Dormitories for international students
- Single room
- ₩384,600 / month
- Double room
- ₩359,600 / month
- Quad or larger
- ₩255,000 / month
Average monthly fee across the university's halls, 2025 disclosure (Korea Foundation for the Promotion of Private School, 대학재정알리미). It applies to all students; halls reserved for international students may charge differently.
- Who can apply
- Enrolled Students
- Fee
- 240
- Places
- 2,426 places
- Who can apply
- 본교재학생
- Fee
- $188 ( 첫달 $290)
- Who can apply
- 본교 재학생(성적순으로 선발)
- Fee
- 250
- Who can apply
- 본교재학생
- Fee
- $188
As entered by the university on Study in Korea (Ministry of Education, NIIED open data, 2026-09). Text is shown as written. Many fees give no currency or period, so check the amount and what it covers with the university.
What a month here costs
Rent from real contracts in this university's district, the dorm fee, and Study in Korea's estimates for the rest. Change any number to fit your plans.
Where the numbers come from
- Rent: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport real-transaction data (officetels, multi-family homes, and detached and multi-household houses)
- Dorm: university finance disclosure (대학재정알리미)
- Food, transport and other: Study in Korea (June 2024)
- Minimum wage: Ministry of Employment and Labor (2026)
An estimate for planning, not a quote. Check prices with the university and the landlord.
Research output (Leiden Ranking)
Most useful if you plan a master's or PhD. The CWTS Leiden Ranking counts research papers only (no reputation surveys); ranks are among 2,831 universities in the 2025 Open Edition, all sciences, fractional counting. It says little about undergraduate teaching or language programmes. CWTS Leiden Ranking →
Nearest metro stations
서울특별시 동작구 흑석로 84
- 상도SangdoLine 7560 m · about 10 min walk (estimate)
- 노들Nodeul서울 도시철도 9호선890 m · about 17 min walk (estimate)
- 숭실대입구(살피재)Soongsil Univ. (Salpijae)Line 7940 m · about 17 min walk (estimate)
Show map with nearby stations and bus stops
Bus stops and routes change often, so we do not list them. Open the campus in a map app and tap "Transit" for current bus and metro routes.
Distances are straight-line from the campus coordinates to the station coordinates, so the walk is longer in practice. Sources: Ministry of Education campus coordinates, Korea Rail Network Authority station data (2026-06-30).
International office and how to apply
Who to contact, application dates, requirements, scholarships and support, read from the university's own pages and admission guide.
- Dormitory
- Korean language institute
- Visa and registration support
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | 1차 | Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026 (until 18:00) | Oct 30, 2026 | Closed |
| New admission | 2차 | Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | Opens in 24 days |
| Transfer | 1차 | Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026 (until 18:00) | Oct 30, 2026 | Closed |
| Transfer | 2차 | Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | Opens in 24 days |
| Graduate school | 단일 모집 | Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026 (until 23:59) | Dec 10, 2026 | 3 days left |
- Email:
- ba@cau.ac.kr
- Phone:
- +82-2-820-6575
- Address:
- (06974) 서울시 동작구 흑석로 84 중앙대학교 310관 210호 국제처 국제교육지원팀
- Other channels:
- Instagram chunganguniv · YouTube @cauinternationalaffairs1916 · Facebook chunganguniversity
All divisions and departments (except the Division of Convergence Engineering and the College of Medicine), new and transfer admission: Applicants who do not hold the Korean proficiency standard may still apply, and a preliminary admission system is operated.
Conditions for meeting the Korean proficiency standard (criteria for final admission of preliminarily admitted applicants): The Korean proficiency standard is obtaining TOPIK Level 4 or completing Level 4 or above at the university's own Language Education Institute.
Division of Convergence Engineering: Applicants to the Division of Convergence Engineering must have TOPIK Level 5 or above.
College of Medicine: Applicants to the College of Medicine must have TOPIK Level 6.
Transfer admission to Interior Environment Design, School of Design: Only applicants with TOPIK Level 5 or above may apply for transfer admission to Interior Environment Design in the School of Design.
School of Design, School of Global Arts (Practical Music major, Game Content and Animation major): The Korean proficiency standard for the School of Design and the School of Global Arts (Practical Music, Game Content and Animation majors) is obtaining TOPIK Level 3 or above.
Graduates (or expected graduates) of high schools located in Korea (excluding foreign schools in Korea): Applicants who have completed the full Grade 1 to 3 curriculum at a high school in Korea and graduated (or are expected to graduate) are exempt from the Korean proficiency standard.
Game Convergence Department (English track), new and transfer admission: Applicants to the Game Convergence Department must submit TOEFL iBT 60 (converted score 3.5) or above, or IELTS 5.5 or above. Applicants from countries where English is an official language are exempt.
- Application form
- High school graduation (expected) certificate
- High school transcript
- Student life record from a high school in Korea (if applicable)
- University certificate of enrollment
- University transcript
- University graduation (expected) certificate
- Document proving relationship between student and parents (proof of nationality and parent-child relationship)
- Other family relationship certificates (if applicable)
- Copy of ID (applicant, father, mother)
- Copy of applicant's passport
- Copy of applicant's Alien Registration Card (if held)
- Korean family relationship certificate and certificate of renunciation/loss of nationality (if applicable)
- Adoption certificate and proof of acquisition of foreign nationality (if applicable)
- Official language test score report (if held)
- TOPIK certificate or certificate of completion of a Korean language course at a university in Korea (if held)
- English proficiency test score (Game Convergence Department)
- Portfolio (if applicable)
- Self-introduction and study plan (if applicable)
- Other proof of activities (if held)
- Admission Scholarship (new students)Tuition reductions in tiers, such as 30-50%, for those who submit TOPIK Level 5/6, those who completed Level 4/5 at this university's language institute, and those who completed Level 5 or higher at another university's language institute (see the admission guide PDF for the detailed table); College of Medicine excluded
- Merit Scholarship (enrolled students) 4.3 or above100% of tuitionPrevious semester GPA of 4.3 or above: full tuition waiver; 4.0 or above: 50%; 3.7 or above: 30%; 3.2 or above: 20%Applies to: Until the end of the standard period of study
- Family Scholarship35% of tuitionWhen two or more immediate family members are enrolled or on leave of absence in this university's undergraduate programs, one of them is eligible, provided they complete 12 or more credits
Seoul Campus residence halls (Bluemir Hall Buildings 308 and 309) accommodate a total of 2,364 students; selection is in order of admission scores
As of the 2026 academic year: 16 weeks (during the semester) double room KRW 1,366,400 / quadruple room KRW 952,000; vacation period of 8 weeks KRW 683,200 / KRW 476,000
How to apply: Check the International Education Support Team announcement in January, then apply at dormitory.cau.ac.kr
Completing Level 4 or higher at this university's language institute is one of the Korean language proficiency requirements for entering undergraduate programs (TOPIK Level 4 or language institute Level 4)
The admission guide lists the documents required to be submitted for a D-2 visa; for visa and residence inquiries, contact the International Education Support Team at 02-820-6360
Mentoring program and Global Community Center operated; support from admission counseling to academic and daily-life inquiries
Pages we read
Descriptions are translated into English from the university's own guide; the university's original wording and its guide prevail. Figures and dates are from its pages on the check date. If the university's own notice is different, the notice comes first. Information last checked on 2026-10-03. If an official notice differs, the official notice comes first.
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International Student Enrollment
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total international students | 3,483 | 4,257 |
| Degree-seeking | 2,226 | 2,233 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 1,257 | 2,024 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 0% | 6% |
Source: Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), via Korea's public data portal (공공데이터포털). Figures are this university's own annual disclosure.
Graduate Employment Rate
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Employment rate | 71.4% | 67.6% |
| Employed graduates | 2,365 | 2,181 |
| Total graduates | 4,144 | 4,073 |
Source: Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), via Korea's public data portal (공공데이터포털). The rate excludes graduates who advanced to further study, entered military service, or are international students.
Admissions
Application periods and requirements change every year, so check this university's international admission guide for exact dates. As a rule of thumb, applications for March intake usually open around September–November of the year before, and for September intake around March–May. The readiness check shows the deadlines you are working against.
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Scholarships for international students
Tuition reductions this university offers international students, taken from its own international-admission guide.
Other levels receive smaller reductions.
Compiled by StudyToKorea from the university's own admission guide. Amounts and conditions change every year — confirm the current terms with the university before applying.
Majors for International Students
Below are the actual majors this university admits international students into, and which language track each one uses — transcribed from the university's own admission guide, not the general (domestic-student) major list.
Majors and language tracks for international-student admission are compiled by StudyToKorea from each university's own international-admission guide (모집요강) — not an official government dataset. Always confirm current requirements with the university before applying.