Chung-Ang University

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Chung-Ang University is a prestigious private institution in South Korea, highly regarded for its strong programs in the arts, media, business, and engineering. It is particularly renowned for its Film & Theatre, Photography, and Business Administration departments, having produced many prominent figures in the Korean entertainment industry. For international students, CAU offers a welcoming environment with a growing number of English-taught courses, especially at the graduate level, and robust support through its Office of International Affairs. This office facilitates exchange programs, summer schools, and provides essential services like visa assistance and cultural integration programs, ensuring a rich and supportive experience. The university's commitment to global engagement makes it an excellent choice for those seeking a dynamic academic and cultural journey in Korea.

Background

Chung-Ang University (CAU; Korean: 중앙대학교) is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. The university operates two campuses, with its main Seoul city campus located in the Dongjak District and the second campus in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province. CAU consists of 16 undergraduate colleges and 16 graduate schools. Founded as a church-run kindergarten in 1916, it transformed into a school for female kindergarten teachers in 1922. CAU was granted university status in 1953, and held its centennial anniversary in 2018. It has more than 33,600 undergraduate students, 5,200 graduate students, 700 professors, and 500 part-time teaching staff. The symbol of the university is a blue dragon.

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