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Chung-Ang University Admission Guide for International Students

How international students apply to Chung-Ang University (CAU) in Seoul — its renowned arts and pharmacy programs, Korean- vs English-taught routes, and admission steps.

Last updated 13 July 2026

Key facts

Known for: Film, theatre & photography, pharmacy, media (Seoul — Dongjak-gu + Anseong)
University type: Private university, Seoul (Dongjak-gu) with an Anseong campus
Admission basis: Mainly document-based; requirements vary by programme — verify on the official page
Teaching language: Mostly Korean-taught with some English-taught programmes — check per course
Main intakes: Typically Spring (March) and Fall (September) — confirm current deadlines officially
Fees & scholarships: Change each cycle — always verify on the official admissions website

Chung-Ang University: a Seoul university known for the arts

Chung-Ang University (CAU) is a private university in Seoul, with its main campus in Dongjak-gu and a second campus in Anseong. It is one of Korea's most prominent universities for the performing and visual arts.

CAU is especially well known for film, theatre, photography and the creative arts, alongside strong programmes in pharmacy, medicine and media and communication. This guide is an overview for international applicants; confirm current programmes and requirements on the official CAU admissions pages.

What Chung-Ang is known for, and how programmes are taught

CAU's distinctive strength is its arts and media cluster — film, theatre, photography and related creative fields, some of the best regarded in Korea — together with pharmacy, medicine, business and engineering.

Many degrees are taught in Korean (so a TOPIK level is often expected), while a growing set of English-taught courses are available; some arts programmes may also require a portfolio or audition. Check the language of instruction and any portfolio requirement for your programme on the official CAU pages.

Language: Korean-taught vs English-taught

Most degree programmes at Chung-Ang are taught in Korean, and those tracks typically ask for proof of Korean proficiency (TOPIK). A number of programmes are available in English, where an English-proficiency score such as IELTS or TOEFL is usually accepted instead.

The minimum TOPIK level or English score depends on the programme and can change, so check the language requirement for your specific course on the official admissions page rather than assuming a single site-wide cut-off. If you plan to study in Korean, our TOPIK guides explain how the levels work and how to prepare.

Scholarships and funding

Chung-Ang offers its own scholarships and tuition reductions for international students, and applicants may also be eligible for the government-funded Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) run by Korea's National Institute for International Education through the Study in Korea portal.

Amounts, eligibility and deadlines vary by scheme and year, so verify them on the official scholarship pages. No university, agent or scholarship can guarantee you a seat or funding — treat any 'guaranteed admission' or paid 'guaranteed scholarship' offer as a red flag, and apply only through official channels.

Student visa and next steps

Once you receive an offer and a Certificate of Admission, most international degree students study in Korea on the D-2 student visa, applied for at a Korean embassy or consulate. This is general information, not immigration advice — visa rules change, so confirm the current requirements on the official Korean government source and your nearest Korean mission before applying (see our South Korea D-2 student visa guide for the outline).

After that, complete enrolment, arrange health insurance and student housing, and register your stay as required. Build your timeline backwards from the official application deadline so you have time for document attestation and the visa step.

Frequently asked questions

Can Indian students apply to Chung-Ang University?

Yes. Chung-Ang admits international students, including Indian applicants, through its Office of International Affairs on a document-based evaluation. Check the current-cycle international admission guide on the official site for the exact eligibility rules and documents.

Do I need to know Korean to study at Chung-Ang?

It depends on the programme. Korean-taught tracks usually require a TOPIK score, while some programmes are offered in English and accept IELTS or TOEFL. Confirm your specific course's language requirement on the official admissions page.

What are the tuition fees and deadlines?

Fees and deadlines change every intake and vary by programme, so we do not list fixed figures. Always verify the current tuition, application deadlines and scholarship terms on Chung-Ang's official admissions website before applying.

Does Chung-Ang offer scholarships to international students?

Yes — the university has its own scholarships and tuition reductions, and you may also apply for the government's Global Korea Scholarship via the Study in Korea portal. No scholarship or admission is ever guaranteed; verify eligibility and amounts on the official sources.

Official sources

This guide explains the process and is for guidance only. Eligibility, dates, fees and rules change every year — always confirm the current details on the official site before you act.

Verified against: Chung-Ang University — Undergraduate Admission (official); Chung-Ang University — Office of International Affairs (official); Study in Korea — Scholarships / GKS (Korean Government, NIIED).

Last verified: 13 July 2026.