Chung-Ang University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #774 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #137 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #11 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #7 of 39 | In Seoul |
| #112 of 1,026 | For Cosmetology |
| Top50% | For 175 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Enrollment
- 28,221
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.cau.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to February (March - June; September-February) |
| Enrollment | 28,221 |
| Full time employee | 982 |
| Student:staff ratio | 29:1 |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for Chung-Ang University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Chung-Ang University is a world-class research university with 40,613 scientific papers published and 777,936 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Genetics, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Chung-Ang University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 48 | 104 |
| 1994 | 42 | 138 |
| 1995 | 72 | 169 |
| 1996 | 88 | 177 |
| 1997 | 107 | 264 |
| 1998 | 178 | 328 |
| 1999 | 280 | 476 |
| 2000 | 210 | 696 |
| 2001 | 212 | 895 |
| 2002 | 366 | 1375 |
| 2003 | 378 | 1544 |
| 2004 | 523 | 2183 |
| 2005 | 594 | 2684 |
| 2006 | 637 | 3595 |
| 2007 | 666 | 4206 |
| 2008 | 822 | 5433 |
| 2009 | 1053 | 7060 |
| 2010 | 1258 | 9081 |
| 2011 | 1490 | 11642 |
| 2012 | 1543 | 14709 |
| 2013 | 1707 | 18695 |
| 2014 | 1930 | 22558 |
| 2015 | 1924 | 26372 |
| 2016 | 2025 | 30019 |
| 2017 | 2177 | 34193 |
| 2018 | 2152 | 40060 |
| 2019 | 2262 | 47658 |
| 2020 | 2563 | 61600 |
| 2021 | 2704 | 75240 |
| 2022 | 2832 | 83277 |
| 2023 | 3026 | 92470 |
| 2024 | 2703 | 99325 |
| 2025 | 2180 | 94358 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Tuition fee, 4,465,000-7,111,000 per semester (KRW) |
|---|
Chung-Ang University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Chung-Ang University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Archiving, Art Management, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Botany, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Dance, Design, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, Fashion Design, Film, Finance, Folklore, Food Science, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, Gerontology, Handicrafts, Health Sciences, History, Home Economics, Human Resources, Industrial and Production Economics, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Japanese, Korean, Law, Library Science, Literature, Management, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Music, Nanotechnology, Nursing, Nutrition, Oncology, Painting and Drawing, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Relations, Real Estate, Regional Studies, Russian, Sculpture, Social Welfare, Sociology, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Theatre, Town Planning, Transport Management, Visual Arts, Writing, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree | Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Archiving, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Botany, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Design, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, Fashion Design, Film, Food Science, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, German, History, Home Economics, Industrial and Production Economics, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Korean, Law, Library Science, Literature, Management, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Music, Nanotechnology, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Relations, Real Estate, Regional Studies, Social Welfare, Sociology, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Theatre, Town Planning, Transport Management, Visual Arts, Writing, Zoology |
Chung-Ang University alumni
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Song Hye-kyo
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actor
- Biography
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Song Hye-kyo is a South Korean actress. She gained international fame through her leading roles in the television dramas Autumn in My Heart (2000), All In (2003), Full House (2004), That Winter, the Wind Blows (2013), Descendants of the Sun (2016), Encounter (2018–2019), and The Glory (2022–2023). Her film work includes Hwang Jin Yi (2007), The Grandmaster (2013), My Brilliant Life (2014), and Dark Nuns (2025).
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Kim Soo-hyun
- Occupations
- voice actorstage actormodelactortelevision actor
- Biography
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Kim Soo-hyun is a South Korean actor. He is the recipient of five Baeksang Arts Awards, two Grand Bell Awards and one Blue Dragon Film Award. Kim made his television debut in 2007 with the family sitcom Kimchi Cheese Smile following a few theatrical performances. He went on to star in television dramas Dream High (2011), Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), as well as in the top-grossing films The Thieves (2012) and Secretly, Greatly (2013).
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Park Shin-hye
- Enrolled in Chung-Ang University
- Studied in 2016
- Occupations
- singerfashion modelvoice actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Park Shin-hye is a South Korean actress. She first gained recognition as a child actress in the television series Stairway to Heaven (2003) and Tree of Heaven (2006). In 2013, she starred in the film Miracle in Cell No. 7 which became one of the highest-grossing Korean films of all time. She then came to mainstream and international fame for television dramas You're Beautiful (2009), The Heirs (2013), Pinocchio (2014–2015), and Doctors (2016). This was followed with leading roles in Memories of the Alhambra (2018–2019), Doctor Slump (2024), and The Judge from Hell (2024).
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Hyun Bin
- Occupations
- singermodeltelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Kim Tae-pyung, better known by his stage name Hyun Bin (현빈), is a South Korean actor. Throughout his television and film career, he has been nominated or won for several awards, including five nominations at the Baeksang Arts Awards, and winning the Grand Prize for Television at the 47th Baeksang Arts Awards and the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actor in 2025. Hyun was named Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year in 2011. The international success of Hyun's works established him as a top Hallyu star.
Chung-Ang University faculties and divisions
| Campus : Anseong Campus | Business Administration, East Asian Studies, Economics, Fine Arts, Home Economics, Korean, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Sports, Technology |
|---|---|
| Centre : Business Incubator | Business Administration |
| Centre : Digital Contents Resources | Information Technology, Multimedia |
| Centre : Technology Transfer | Law, Technology |
| College : Art | Dance, Fashion Design, Film, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Painting and Drawing, Performing Arts, Photography, Singing, Theatre, Writing |
| College : Biotechnology and Natural Resources | Animal Husbandry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Food Science, Food Technology, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences |
| College : Business and Economics | Advertising and Publicity, Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Management, Public Relations, Statistics, Transport Management |
| College : Education | Education, Foreign Languages Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education |
| College : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Town Planning, Urban Studies |
| College : Humanities | American Studies, Chinese, East Asian Studies, English, English Studies, European Languages, European Studies, French, German, History, Japanese, Korean, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Russian, South and Southeast Asian Languages |
| College : Medicine | Medicine |
| College : Natural Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| College : Nursing | Nursing |
| College : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| College : Social Sciences | Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Library Science, Mass Communication, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Real Estate, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Sociology, Town Planning |
| College : Sport Sciences | Sports |
| Graduate School : Advanced Imaging Science, Multimedia and Film | Computer Graphics, Design, Film, Multimedia, Photography, Software Engineering, Visual Arts |
| Graduate School : Arts | Art Management, Design, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts |
| Graduate School : Chung-Ang Business School | Business Administration, Finance, Management |
| Graduate School : Construction Engineering | Architectural and Environmental Design, Construction Engineering, Geological Engineering, Structural Architecture, Town Planning |
| Graduate School : Education | Art Education, Computer Education, Continuing Education, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Home Economics Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Science Education |
| Graduate School : Food and Drug Administration | Business Administration, Cosmetology, Food Science, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Safety Engineering, Social and Preventive Medicine |
| Graduate School : Global Human Resource Development | Human Resources |
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Fine Arts, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Social Sciences |
| Graduate School : Industrial and Entrepreneurial Management | Art Management, Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Management, Real Estate, Transport Management |
| Graduate School : Information | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Graduate School : International Studies | Business Administration, Finance, International Business, International Studies, Modern Languages |
| Graduate School : Korean Music | Art Therapy, Music |
| Graduate School : Law | Civil Law, Criminal Law, Law, Public Law |
| Graduate School : Mass Communication | Advertising and Publicity, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Public Relations, Publishing and Book Trade, Radio and Television Broadcasting |
| Graduate School : Medicine | Medicine |
| Graduate School : Nursing and Health | Gerontology, Health Sciences, Nursing, Oncology |
| Graduate School : Public Administration | Administration, Civil Security, Economic and Finance Policy, Police Studies, Protective Services, Public Administration, Social Policy, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Graduate School : Social Development | Child Care and Development, Community Health, Real Estate, Social Welfare, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Laboratory : Advertising and Public Relations | Advertising and Publicity, Public Relations |
| Research Division : Arts | Arts and Humanities |
| Research Division : Basic Sciences | Natural Sciences |
| Research Division : Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Biomedicine, Pharmacy |
| Research Division : Construction and Environmental Engineering | Environmental Studies |
| Research Division : Economic | Economics |
| Research Division : Foreign Studies | Literature, Modern Languages |
| Research Division : Humanities | Arts and Humanities |
| Research Division : Industrial Design | Industrial Design |
| Research Division : Information and Communications | Communication Studies, Information Sciences |
| Research Division : International Studies | International Studies |
| Research Division : Japanese Studies | Japanese |
| Research Division : Korean and Japanese Culture | East Asian Studies |
| Research Division : Korean Cultural Heritage | Cultural Studies, Folklore, Heritage Preservation |
| Research Division : Korean Education | Native Language Education |
| Research Division : Korean Music | Music |
| Research Division : Legal Research | Law |
| Research Division : Molecules-based New Drug Development | Pharmacology |
| Research Division : Nursing Science | Nursing |
| Research Division : Public Policy and Administration | Public Administration |
| Research Division : Social Sciences | Social Sciences |
| Research Division : Sports Information Technology | Information Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | CAU 중앙대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1918 |
| Accreditation | Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
| Motto | Live in Truth, Live for Justice |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | 84 Heukseok-ro Dongjak-gu Seoul, 156-756 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,668,000 |