Chodang University
초당대학교
- Jeonnam & Gwangju
- Private
- University
- English-taught programmes
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 1% of int'l students
- Students from 6 countries
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
We have not collected this university's tuition for international students yet — check its international admission guide. At many of the universities we checked, international students pay more than Korean students; at some, the amount is the same.
For comparison, the average for Korean students at this campus is ₩7,231,632 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
404 international students from 6 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
- Bachelor's283 · 70%
- Language institute89 · 22%
- Master's17 · 4%
- Exchange10 · 2%
- PhD5 · 1%
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
- Double room
- ₩186,900 / 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
- 본교 등록 유학생
- Fee
- 730,000
- Places
- 400 places
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.
Nearest metro stations
전라남도 무안군 무안읍 무안로 380
No metro station within 3 km of this campus. Check bus routes in a map app.
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.
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | 1차 | Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | Closes today |
| New admission | 2차 | Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | Nov 27, 2026 | Opens in 17 days |
| New admission | 3차 | Dec 14, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | Opens in 52 days |
| New admission | 4차 | Jan 18, 2027 – Feb 19, 2027 | Feb 23, 2027 | Opens in 87 days |
| Transfer | 1차 | Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | Closes today |
| Transfer | 2차 | Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | Nov 27, 2026 | Opens in 17 days |
| Transfer | 3차 | Dec 14, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | Opens in 52 days |
| Transfer | 4차 | Jan 18, 2027 – Feb 19, 2027 | Feb 23, 2027 | Opens in 87 days |
Applicants to the Korean-language track for freshman and transfer admission (language proficiency scholarship criteria): One of the following is given as the language proficiency criterion: TOPIK Level 3 or TOPIK IBT Level 3; completion of Korea Immigration and Integration Program (KIIP) Level 3 or higher, or a pre-assessment score of 61 or higher; or completion of the King Sejong Institute Korean Intermediate 1 course or higher. Holders of an officially recognized language proficiency certificate receive preference (not stated as a mandatory requirement).
Applicants to the English track (Global Business major, School of International Studies): TOEFL 530 (CBT 197, iBT 71), IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, or TEPS 601 (NEW TEPS 327) or higher. Nationals of English-speaking countries, or students who completed secondary or higher education in such a country, are deemed to have met the requirement.
- Application for admission
- Consent form for collection, use, and provision of personal information
- Personal statement and study plan
- Financial guarantee
- Proof of foreign nationality (copies of ID of father, mother, and student, etc.)
- Documents proving family relationship
- High school academic records (certificate of graduation, transcript)
- Proof of financial capability (e.g., bank balance certificate of the financial guarantor showing KRW 16,000,000 or more)
- 4 photos (3x4)
- Language proficiency evidence (for those who hold it)
- Transfer admission: certificate of enrollment and transcript from the university
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 2026-10-04. If an official notice differs, the official notice comes first.
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International Student Enrollment
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total international students | 453 | 349 |
| Degree-seeking | 377 | 270 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 76 | 79 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 5% | 1% |
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 | 72.3% | 72.1% |
| Employed graduates | 457 | 418 |
| Total graduates | 711 | 643 |
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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We haven't collected this university's scholarships for international students yet — ask its international office what's currently offered. Most Korean universities reduce first-semester tuition for international students based on a TOPIK or English score; compare the universities we have checked.
Compare scholarships at Korean universities by TOPIK level →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.