Spring 2025

Undergraduate Admission Guide

for International Students

(2nd Application Period)

Chung-Ang University

◇ Features of CAU’s International Students Admission

Classification	Contents		Notes
Four application opportunities per year	Enrollment	Application Period	Some departments that require in-person practical exams only recruit in the first round of admissions.
	Spring	September, November
	Fall	March, June
Multiple application allowed	Up to 2 departments can be applied simultaneously		Only first-choice is allowed: College of Medicine, College of Arts, College of Sport Sciences
Korean language retraining program for admitted students	Admitted students who do not meet the Korean language requirements can enroll in their accepted department after completing Korean language retraining program		Refer to the admission process for the international students.
Five ABEEK accredited engineering program available for application	Civil & Environmental Engineering Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Software		After admission, students can choose to pursue engineering accreditation.

※ Engineering Accreditation (ABEEK) is an internationally recognized and mutually acknowledged educational

certification that ensures graduates who complete the program are prepared to enter the actual engineering field.

◇ Spring 2025 Semester Admission Schedule for International Students

Classification	2025 1st Application Period	2025 2nd Application Period
Application & Required Documents Submission	September 23, 2024 (Mon) 09:00 ~ October 11, 2024 (Fri) 18:00	November 18, 2024 (Mon) ~ November 29, 2024 (Fri)
School of Medicine Interview Test	October 19, 2024 (Sat)	-
Art Theatre (Acting) Practical Test	October 19, 2024 (Sat)	-
Arts Practical Test	October 26, 2024 (Sat)	Portfolio
Announcement of Admission Acceptance	November 8, 2024 (Fri) 14:00	December 20, 2024 (Fri)

※ The schedule is subject to change due to internal circumstances.

◇ Changes of Spring 2025 Semester Admission for International Students

Classification	2024	2025
Qualification for application of Asian Languages & Cultures	Asian Languages & Cultures - Japanese Languages & Literature not available to Japanese nationals - Chinese Languages & Literature not available to Chinese nationals	No application restrictions based on nationality

◇ Admission Process of International Students

Online Application Submission	▶	Application & Required Documents Submission (Mail/Visit)	▶	Documents Review + Practical Test Interview Test	▶	Announcement of Admission Acceptance	▶

	Those who meet the Korean language requirements	▶	Undergraduate Enrollment	▶	Orientation	▶	Advancement to Undergraduate Program
	Those who do not meet the Korean language requirements	▶	Undergraduate and Language Education Center Enrollment	▶	Korean language training after taking a leave of absence from the undergraduate program	▶	Re-enrollment in the undergraduate program after meeting Korean language requirements

Table of Contents

1. Admission Schedule	5

2. Eligibility for Application	6

3. Departments and Majors	7

4. Application Review Process	10

5. Admission Decision	10

6. Korean Language Proficiency Standards and Korean Language Retraining Program Information	11

7. Practical Test	12

8. How to Apply	16

9. Application Fee	16

10. Required Documents for Admission	17

11. Notes on Document Submission	18

12. Scholarship & Tuition fee	19

13. Student Visa (D-2) Application	20

14. Application for 'Certificate of Admission' Issuance	20

15. Required Documents for ‘Certificate of Admission’ Issuance	21

16. List of International Education Quality Assurance Universities	24

17. How to Enter Grades on Application Website	24

[Attachment 1] Certificate of School Information for Chinese Secondary Vocational Schools

1		Admission Schedule

Classification		Schedule	Notes
Applicants for Spring 2025 (2nd)	Application Submission	November 18, 2024 (Mon) 09:00 ~ November 29, 2024 (Fri) 18:00	Online Application Only. (http://oia.cau.ac.kr) Select “Korean”>“입학”>“공지사항”
	Required Documents Submission	November 18, 2024 (Mon) 09:00 ~ November 29, 2024 (Fri) 18:00	Please refer to 6p, “Document Submission Address”
	Arts Practical Test	December 7, 2024 (Sat)	Portfolio
	Announcement of Admission Acceptance	December 20, 2024 (Fri) 14:00	http://oia.cau.ac.kr Select “Korean”>“입학”>“공지사항”
	Application for 'Certificate of Admission'	January, 2025	Detailed information to be announced on OIA Website (http://oia.cau.ac.kr)
	Tuition Payment Period		Woori Bank Branches
	Orientation for International Students	February 25, 2025 (Tue)	* Details to be announced later * Semester Start Date: March 4 (Tue)

2		Eligibility for Application

All applicants must meet below requirements.

Classification	Requirements for Application	Exceptions for Application
Freshman Admission	Both parents of the applicant should be foreign nationals. Applicant must graduate (or is expected to graduate) from a high school or have an equivalent educational background.	※ Students with dual nationality (Korean citizenship + other) cannot apply for this types of admission. ※ If students became foreign nationals after entering elementary school, students can not apply for this type of admission. ※ Self-educated students or students with a G.E.D. are not eligible.
Second Year Transfer Admission	Both parent of the applicant should be foreign national. Applicants must have completed (or is expected to complete) at least one year (two semesters) in a degree program at a four-year university; must graduate (or is expected to graduate) from a two or three year college; or must have an equivalent educational background.
Third Year Transfer Admission	Both parent of the applicant should be foreign national. Applicants must have completed (or is expected to complete) at least two years (four semesters) in a degree program at a four-year university; must graduate (or be expected to graduate) from a two or three year college; or must have an equivalent educational background.

※ Document Submission Address

- Address in Korean : 서울특별시 동작구 흑석로84 중앙대학교 100주년 기념관(310관) 2층, 210호

국제교류팀(06974)

- Address in English : Office of International Affairs, Room#210, Building#310, Chung-Ang University,

84 Heuksuk-Ro, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul, Korea(06974)

Tel : +82-2-820-6575, 6124

E-mail : ba@cau.ac.kr

Website : http://oia.cau.ac.kr

3		Departments and Majors

College of Humanities

Departments	Majors	Location	Freshman Admission	Transfer Admission for 2nd and 3rd year	Practical Test Interview Portfolio	2nd Choice Application
Korean Language & Literature		Seoul	○	○	None	Allowed
English Language & Literature		Seoul	○	○
European Languages & Cultures	German Languages & Literature	Seoul	○	○
	French Languages & Literature	Seoul	○	○
	Russian Languages & Literature	Seoul	○	○
Asian Languages & Cultures	Japanese Languages & Literature	Seoul	○	○
	Chinese Languages & Literature	Seoul	○	○
Philosophy		Seoul	○	○
History		Seoul	○	○

College of Social Sciences

Departments	Majors	Location	Freshman Admission	Transfer Admission for 2nd and 3rd year	Practical Test Interview Portfolio	2nd Choice Application
Political Science		Seoul	○	○	None	Allowed
Public Administration	Public Administration	Seoul	○	○
Psychology		Seoul	○	○
Library & Information Science		Seoul	○	○
Social Welfare		Seoul	○	○
Media Communication	Media Journalism/Digital Media Contents	Seoul	○	○
Sociology		Seoul	○	○
Urban Planning and Real Estate		Seoul	○	○

Natural Sciences

Departments	Majors	Location	Freshman Admission	Transfer Admission for 2nd and 3rd year	Practical Test Interview Portfolio	2nd Choice Application
Physics		Seoul	○	○	None	Allowed
Chemistry
Biological Sciences
Mathematics

College of Engineering

Departments	Majors	Location	Freshman Admission	Transfer Admission for 2nd and 3rd year	Practical Test Interview Portfolio	2nd Choice Application
Social Infrastructure Systems Engineering	Civil & Environmental Engineering*2	Seoul	○	○	None	Allowed
	Urban Design & Studies	Seoul	○	○
Architecture & Building Science*1	Architectural Engineering (4-year program)/Architecture (5-year program)	Seoul	○	For Architectural Engineering
Chemical Engineering*2		Seoul	○	For 2nd year
Chemical Engineering & Material Science		Seoul	X	For 3rd year
Mechanical Engineering*2		Seoul	○	○

*1 The specific major field (Architectural Engineering/Architecture) must be decided in Third year. Transfer admission is

possible only for Architectural Engineering program.

*2 ABEEK certified engineering program

College of ICT Engineering

Departments	Majors	Location	Freshman Admission	Transfer Admission for 2nd and 3rd year	Practical Test Interview Portfolio	2nd Choice Application
Electrical and Electronics Engineering*1		Seoul	○	○	None	Allowed

*1 ABEEK certified engineering program

College of Software

Departments	Majors	Location	Freshman Admission	Transfer Admission for 2nd and 3rd year	Practical Test Interview Portfolio	2nd Choice Application
Software*1		Seoul	○	○	None	Allowed

*1 ABEEK certified engineering program

College of Business & Economics

Departments	Majors	Location	Freshman Admission	Transfer Admission for 2nd and 3rd year	Practical Test Interview Portfolio	2nd Choice Application
Business Administration	Business Administration	Seoul	○	○	None	Allowed
Economics		Seoul	○	○
Applied Statistics		Seoul	○	○
Advertising & Public Relations*1		Seoul	○	○
International Logistics		Seoul	○	○

*1 The Department of Advertising and Public Relations requires a Korean Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK) level 5 or

higher for application. Transfer students can only apply if their previous school had the same or a similar major.

College of Biotechnology and Natural Resources

Departments	Majors	Location	Freshman Admission	Transfer Admission for 2nd and 3rd year	Practical Test Interview Portfolio	2nd Choice Application
Bioresource & Bioscience	Animal Science & Technology	Da Vinci (Anseong)	○	○	None	Allowed
	Integrative Plant Science	Da Vinci (Anseong)	○	○
Food Science & Technology	Food Science & Technology	Da Vinci (Anseong)	○	○
	Food & Nutrition	Da Vinci (Anseong)	○	○

College of Arts

Departments	Majors	Location	Freshman Admission	Transfer Admission for 2nd and 3rd year	Practical Test Interview Portfolio	2nd Choice Application
Design	Crafts	Da Vinci (Anseong)	○	○	Portfolio	Not allowed
	Industrial Design
	Visual Communication Design
	Housing and Interior Design*1,2	Da Vinci (Anseong)	○	○	None
	Fashion*1
Global School of Arts	TV Broadcasting & Entertainment	Da Vinci (Anseong)	○	○	Portfolio
	Applied Music
	Game Contents & Animations

*1 The Housing and Interior Design, Fashion does not have any practical test. Applicants will be evaluated based on the

same criteria as the colleges of Humanity and Social Science.

*2 Transfer admission at the Housing and Interior Design major from the Department of Design requires a Korean

Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK) level 5 or higher.

College of Sports

Departments	Majors	Location	Freshman Admission	Transfer Admission for 2nd and 3rd year	Practical Test Interview Portfolio	2nd Choice Application
Sports Science	Life & Leisure Sport / Sport Industry	Da Vinci (Anseong)	○	○	Portfolio	Not allowed

College of Arts and Technology

Departments	Majors	Location	Freshman Admission	Transfer Admission for 2nd and 3rd year	Practical Test Interview Portfolio	2nd Choice Application
School of Arts and Technology		Da Vinci (Anseong)	○	X	None	Allowed

4		Application Review Process

College	Evaluation Method and Reflection Rate
Humanities, Social Sciences, Business & Economics, Natural Sciences, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, Engineering, ICT Engineering, Software, Arts and Technology	Documents Review 100%
Arts, Sports	Documents Review 50%, Practical Test(Portfolio) 50%

5		Admission Decision

A.  Admission decisions are made by each department based on total scores.

B. Applicants will be considered rejected if they are disqualified based on the admissions review results (including those who do not meet eligibility criteria), or fail to attend, or fail to submit required documents.

C. The second choice of the student will only be taken into consideration if their first choice is rejected.

D. In case the applicant’s visa issuance is denied by the Korean government, the admission can be canceled. In such case, the tuition fee will be refunded according to university policy.

E. Failure to submit required documents, false entries in the documents, forgery, falsification, examination irregularities, or ineligibility will lead to rejection of the application or even

cancellation of admission regardless of the evaluation results.

6		Korean Language Proficiency Standards and Korean Language Retraining Program Information

A. According to the university admission policy, only those who meet the Korean language requirements are eligible to advance into degree programs.

		Those who meet the Korean language requirements	▶	Undergraduate enrollment
Successful candidates
		Those who do not meet the Korean language requirements	▶	Leave of absence after admission	▶	Korean language training at the Language Education Center	▶	Re-enrollment in the undergraduate program after meeting Korean language requirements

B. Korean Language Proficiency Standards for Advancing to Undergraduate Programs

Korean Language Proficiency Standards	Notes
Acquisition of a Certificate of TOPIK 4 or higher	TOPIK 3 or higher for Design department/Global School of Arts Applied Music/Global School of Arts Game Contents & Animations
Completion of level 4 (or higher) Korean Language Course at the CAU Institute of International Education
Completion of Korean language course level 5 (or higher) at a Korean University certified by IEQAS.	- Please refer to 24p - Subject to change based on the university’s Korean language education program operations - Applies only upon admission
Completion of Sejong Hakdang Korean Intermediate 2 course or higher	Applies only upon admission

C. Notes for Korean Language Retraining Program for Those Who Do Not Meet Korean

Language Proficiency Requirements :

1) Both the undergraduate tuition and the Korean language program fee must be paid

upon admission.

2) A leave of absence will be processed immediately after admission, and the student

must enroll in the university’s Korean Language Education Center.

3) Students in the Korean language program can stay and attend the program with a

Language Training (D-4-1) visa.

- If you hold a higher visa type that allows language training (e.g., type A, E, F), no

change of visa is necessary.

4) For the first 6 months after admission, attendance at the Da Vinci Campus (Anseong)

Language Education Center is mandatory.

5) Failure to register for the Korean language program may result in the cancellation of

your undergraduate status.

6) Those who meet the Korean language proficiency standards should submit relevant

proof to the Office of International Affairs to apply for re-enrollment.

College	Schools & majors		Information about Practical Test	Ratio
Arts	Design	Crafts	◉ Evaluation is based on applicant's portfolio. The portfolio should follow the guidelines below, and systematically exhibit their original projects, which should be no more than twelve (12). 01. The portfolio should be made up of 12 original projects/items at most, including 4 detailed descriptions. 02. The descriptions should include : the process of how the idea led to the final project and how the idea develop your own artistic identity. 03. The size of the portfolio must be A4 (210x297mm). You are free to choose either portrait or landscape mode. 04. When including USB material, the file formats must be saved as “jpg (image files)”, “mov (video files)”, or “mp3 (audio files)”. 05. Any included video or audio material must not be exceed 2 minutes. 06. A video introduction will take place of the interview. Include a personal statement as well as a video to introduce yourself. - Video must be less than 2 minutes. - Speak directly to the camera. - Introduce yourself in Korean (announce your name first, and then proceed with your self-introduction). - The file must be saved in a .mov format. - No special effects or video overlay allowed. 07. If it is discovered that the projects have been plagiarized or made by someone else, the applicant’s admission will be canceled even if the applicant has been granted full admission. * The Portfolio must be submitted together with your admissions documents. Once submitted, no other practical tests will be conducted.	100%
		Industrial Design
		Visual Design

7		Practical Test

College	Schools & majors		Information about Practical Test	Ratio
Arts	Global School of Arts	TV Broadcasting & Entertainment	◉ Video Introduction A. Contents: Please provide only the major and name you applied for, and then proceed to discuss explanations specifically related to the portfolio you submitted. (This should include details about the production intention of the work, your role, your efforts in fulfilling that role, the production process, and the motivations behind the production.) ** The introduction video must start with the phrase of <Example> below. Example) "This is [Your Name] who has applied for the TV Broadcasting and Entertainment major at the Department of Global Arts at Chung-Ang University. In my portfolio, I will be showcasing...“ B. Video length: within 90 seconds C. File format: mov or mp4 (resolution 1920*1080) D. Note - For self-introduction, you are welcome to use a foreign language in the video. However, please ensure that you provide a Korean translation or include Korean subtitles in the video. - When introducing yourself, do not mention motivation for applying, family relationships, and desired career after graduation (points will be deducted if mentioned). - The introduction video should be recorded using a fixed camera in a horizontal (16:9) aspect ratio. The camera should capture the upper body of the person in a bust shot, facing the front. ◉ Portfolio (Regardless of genre, submit only 1 basic to maximum 2) A. The submitted videos should not be related to live action, animation, CGI, etc. (Please note that photos/pictures are not accepted as part of the portfolio.) B. The video's genre (short film, web drama, short form, performance/appearance video, etc.) should be widely recognized. However, you should submit the work that best showcases your role or abilities. (For submitted works, please edit and ensure they are no longer than 5 minutes.) C. Be sure to indicate your role in the video as credits (Korean subtitles). D. Applicants for acting majors are required to submit a monologue video featuring their performance. The video should be shot with a fixed camera in a 16:9 aspect ratio. Organize your acting with suitable movement and lines. The video should not exceed 1 minute and 30 seconds in duration. If performing in a foreign language, please include Korean subtitles. E. Scenario submitters should provide a planning intention or synopsis that is less than 1 page in length, along with the scenario itself. Please note that only the individual's role will be recognized in the evaluation. ◉ Note: In the case of a portfolio, if a work is produced on behalf of another person or if plagiarism of another person's work is discovered, the admission will be revoked even after the admission decision has been made. * The Portfolio must be submitted together with your admissions documents. Once submitted, no other practical tests will be conducted.	100%
		Applied Music	◉ Self introduction: Please attach a cover letter along with a brief video introducing yourself. A. Contents: In your application, please introduce your desired major and provide explanations related to the portfolio you have submitted. This should include your motivation for applying, what you hope to learn during your time at school, your envisioned career path after graduation, as well as explanations pertaining to your portfolio or your role in the submitted work. B. Video length: minimum 30 seconds, maximum 90 seconds) C. File format: MOV or MP4 D. Note 1) For the video self-introduction, please use Korean. If you are submitting documents in languages other than Korean, make sure to include translated versions of those documents. 2) Address the camera directly by beginning with your name and providing a self-introduction. ◉ Portfolio - A video of a musical instrument played by yourself among the instruments such as drum, bass, guitar, piano, or string - Singing: A video of yourself singing - When submitting audio recordings, please ensure to only include works that have not been processed with auto-tune. Sound sources that have undergone auto-tune will not be considered. - Composition & arrangement; Video material that includes the work process. * Length of video: Submit a video of about 2 minutes each * The accepted file formats are MOV or MP4 for videos, and MP3 for sound sources. * A portfolio may consist of a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 works. ◉ Note: If a portfolio includes work produced on behalf of another person or plagiarized content is identified, the admission will be revoked even after the admission decision has been made. * The Portfolio must be submitted together with your admissions documents. Once submitted, no other practical tests will be conducted.
		Game Contents & Animations	◉ Self-introduction A. Contents: Please provide a description of your chosen major and the work you have submitted. This should include your motivation for applying, the programs available in the major, your desired study program, your envisioned career path after graduation, and a detailed description of the contents within your portfolio. B. Video length: up to 90 seconds C. File format: MOV or MP4 D. Note: 1) Speak to the camera directly. Provide a comprehensive description of yourself and your work, including intricate details. 2) Highlight the primary graphic programs and programming languages you have utilized, if applicable. 3) Please use Korean for your presentation. If languages other than Korean are used, ensure to provide translation documents alongside the submission. ◉ Portfolio A. Submission Format 1) Up to 20 images of your own works (submitted as a single PDF) 2) Up to 3 videos of your own works (submitted as a single MP4) B. Contents 1) Game - Character (design, modeling, rigging, concept art, etc) Environment (level design, modeling, lighting, texturing, etc) Technical (shader, particle, graphic) VFX (fluid, environment, physics, etc) 2) Animations - 2D/3D animation (rigging, character, animation, etc) - Cinematic (previz, camera work, etc) Concept (sketch, character, visual development) UI/UX (interface, UX design, UI animation) 3) Interaction - VR/AR/MR/XR (interaction, tracking, sensor) Mapping (projection, media-facade, interactive performance) ※ Submit freely works that correspond to the 3 items above. ※ Ensure that the <title / production date / software used> are clearly indicated in the bottom right corner of each portfolio. e.g., Into the new universe / 2024 / Unreal Engine 5.1 ◉ Notes A. It is recommended to provide composition that outline potential idea generation - creation processes - completion. B. For interactive and installation works, submit a video of the installed work. C. The utilization of generative A.I is subject to conditional approval. D. If a portfolio includes work produced on behalf of another person or plagiarized content is identified, the admission will be revoked even after the admission decision has been made. * The Portfolio must be submitted together with your admissions documents. Once submitted, no other practical tests will be conducted.
Sports	Sports science		◉ The portfolio should contain following contents. 01. Self Introduction - A brief essay of self introduction 02. Physical Activity - Physical activities done in middle school, high school, or sports clubs and your future plans and goals 03. Achievements in Physical Activities - Proofs of P.E. activities in middle school or high school - Proofs of winning prizes - Proofs of sports related certificates - Proofs of experience as an athlete * If it is discovered that the projects have been plagiarized or made by someone else, the applicant’s admission will be canceled even after a full admission has been previously granted. * Korean translation are required for all portfolios and materials. * The Portfolio must be submitted together with your admissions documents. Once submitted, no other practical tests will be conducted.	100%

8		How to apply

A. Application procedure

Access OIA homepage (http://oia.cau.ac.kr)	▶	Click the application menu	▶	Read the notifications	▶	Fill in the Application Form (Save after entering all required information)	▶

	Pay Application Fee (Credit Card, Account Transfer etc.)	▶	Print out your application and test ID slip	▶	Submit documents by mail or in person.

B. Notice

1) Application must be completed and saved by 6:00 PM on the deadline. Applications cannot

be submitted if they are not saved.

2) Enter the average grades from your current (or expected) graduated school, as referenced on

page 24.

3) Applicants who wish to apply for a second choice must first complete and pay for the first

choice application and fee. Then, select and complete the application for the second choice

and proceed with payment for the second choice fee.

College	Application Fee (First Choice)	Application Fee (Second Choice)
Humanities, Social Sciences, Business & Economics, Natural Sciences, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, Engineering, ICT Engineering, Software, Arts and Technology	KRW 130,000	KRW 50,000
Arts, Sports	KRW 180,000	Not applicable

9		Application Fee

※ Application fee is not refundable after application period.

※ Applicant fee for Housing & Interior Design and Fashion of the Department of Design will be assessed based on the application fee of the College of Humanities.

10		Required Documents for Admission

No.	Required Documents	Freshman	Transfer	Translation notarization	Reference
1	An Application form	○	○		Print out after making online application
2	A certificate of (expected) graduation from high school	○		○	The notarized translation is valid for 3 months from the notarization date.
3	A high school academic transcript (Specific GPA on a basic 100 point grade scale basis or specify the original grade scale)	○		○
4	A legal, state-issued certificate of family registry or nationality that verifies applicant's family relationship - Japan : Copy of Certificate of Family Register - USA : Birth certificate or the like	○	○	○	The notarized translation is valid for 3 months from the notarization date.
5	A copy of national ID card (parents & applicant)	○	○
6	A copy of passport (applicant)	○	○
7	A copy of applicant’s alien registration card (front & back)	applicable person	applicable person
8	A certificate of Family Register & a certificate of renunciation of nationality issued by Korean government	applicable person	applicable person		For those who have acquired Foreign nationality after renouncing Korean nationality
	A certificate of Foreign Nationality Acquisition	applicable person	applicable person
9	A certificate of Adoption and a certificate of Nationality Acquisition (Adoption & acquisition dates should be stated)	applicable person	applicable person		For those who have acquired Foreign nationality through adoption
	A certificate of renunciation of nationality issued by Korean government	applicable person	applicable person
10	An official record of Foreign Language Test (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, JLPT, HSK) ※ Official record must be currently valid	applicable person	applicable person		-Official record must be currently valid -The test score of your native language is not valid
11	A certificate of Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK), a certificate of Korean Language Course at Institutes of Korean Universities	applicable person	applicable person		-Official record must be currently valid
12	A certificate of Enrollment from University		○	○	The notarized translation is valid for 3 months from the notarization date.
13	An academic transcript from Univ. (or College) ※ (Specify Required Credits for Graduation, Specific GPA on a 100 point grade scale basis or specify the original grade scale)		○	○	The notarized translation is valid for 3 months from the notarization date.
14	A certificate of (expected) graduation from Univ. (or College)		○	○
15	Portfolio	applicable person	applicable person		Design department (Crafts/Visual Design/Industrial Design)/Global School of Arts/Sports science applicants only (12p)
*	A proof for your final education	For the final successful applicants, submit with reference to page 21~22
※ All translation notarization must be issued by the proper authorities in the applicant’s home country except for unavoidable cases. Note: 1) The documents should be translated and notarized either in Korean or English if they were written in languages other than Korean or English. 2) Successful candidates must submit certificate of graduation and certificate of enrollment with an Apostille issued from the government authorities or the documents notarized/translated by Korean embassy (consulate) in the applicant’s home country 3) Successful candidates from countries that are not member nations of Apostille should submit the documents with consular legalization issued from Korean consulate in the applicant’s home country. (※ Must be received by Chung-Ang University by January 10, 2025 (Fri).) (Submit documents by referring to the reference table below for academic background certification documents.)

11		Notes on Document Submission

Classification	Contents
Submit Period	November 18, 2024 (Mon) 09:00 ~ November 29, 2024 (Fri) 18:00
Notes on Document Submission	◦ All documents submitted must be originals. ◦ If you need to submit a copy for unavoidable reasons, the original must be verified by the university's International Office representative. ◦ Any documents written in languages other than English or Korean must be accompanied by a Korean translation certified by a public notary. ◦ Applicants who apply for two departments should print out both the 1st and 2nd choice application forms. These forms should be submitted along with one copy of the admission documents. ◦ After the online application, a hard copy of the application forms and required documents must be place in a mailing envelope, on which the given envelope cover (printable from the web application system) is glued, and be mailed to Office of International Affairs. ◦ If different names are used among the submitted documents, proper documents issued by the legal authorities in the applicant’s home country must also be submitted to prove that all the names refer to the same person, the applicant. ◦ The University reserves the right to demand additional documents to prove or verify the authenticity of submissions or eligibility. ◦ The submitted documents will not be returned to applicants. ◦ Any inaccurate information in the documents or incomplete documents result in the exclusion of the applicant from consideration.
Portfolio	◦ Applicable majors : Design (Crafts, Industrial Design, Visual Design), Global School of Arts, Sports science ◦ Applicants for the above department must submit their portfolio by December 3, 2024 (Tue).
Scholarship-related documents	Scholarship-related documents (TOPIK certificate, Korean Language School certificates) are valid only if submitted by December 20, 2024 (Fri).
Academic Background Documents	◦ Successful candidates must submit certificate of graduation and certificate of registration with an Apostille issued from the government authorities or the documents notarized/translated by Korean embassy (consulate) in the applicant’s home country (Refer to 22p for Chinese students) ◦ Submission Deadline : January 10, 2025 (Fri) 17:00 ※ If not documents are not submitted, your admission will be canceled. ※ Graduates from educational institutions in Japan who are expected to graduate in March 2025 must submit their final academic documents by April 30, 2025.
Notes	◦ Other issues not dealt within this guidebook will be handled based upon the decisi on of the Commission of University Admission Management of CAU. ◦ Accepted candidates will be automatically subscribed to National Health Insurance system.

12		Scholarship & Tuition fee

A. For 1st semester

Classification	Scholarship Conditions	Benefit
Tuition fee	Among applicants who have completed the level-4 Korean Language Course at the CAU Institute of International Education	30% reduction in tuition
	Among applicants who have completed the level-5 (or higher) Korean Language Course at the CAU Institute of International Education	50% reduction in tuition
	Those who have completed level 5 or higher at the Language Education Center at other universities (educational internationalization competency certification universities)	30% reduction in tuition
	TOPIK level 5	50% reduction in tuition
	TOPIK level 6	100% of tuition fee is waived

• This Scholarship is not available for School of Medicine.

• Multiple benefits of scholarships are allowed within the tuition fee limit.

• Scholarship-related documents (TOPIK certificate, Korean Language School certificates) are valid only if

submitted by December 20, 2024 (Fri).

Payment amount

1) 100% of tuition fee waived for the students whose GPA for the previous semester was 4.3 or higher.

2) 50% of tuition fee waived for the students whose GPA for the previous semester was 4.0 or higher.

3) 30% of tuition fee waived for the students whose GPA for the previous semester was 3.7 or higher.

4) 20% of tuition fee waived for the students whose GPA for the previous semester was 3.2 or higher.

B. From 2nd semester until the minimum amount of time required to complete a degree:

In accordance with the school regulations, it is paid to those with excellent grades in the previous semester.

• In case of losing foreign nationality (and acquiring Korean nationality), the student will no longer be

eligible for this scholarship.

• The scholarship standard is subject to change according to relevant policies.

C. Tuition fee (Based on the 2024 academic year)

College		Tuition fee for the first semester	Tuition fee for the second semester
Humanities, Social Sciences, Business & Economics		4,844,000 KRW(3,500 USD)	4,648,000 KRW(3,400 USD)
Natural Sciences, Biotechnology and Natural Resources		5,612,000 KRW(4,100 USD)	5,416,000 KRW(4,000 USD)
Medicine		7,700,000 KRW (5,700 USD)	7,504,000 KRW(5,500 USD)
Engineering, ICT Engineering, Software, Arts and Technology		6,362,000 KRW(4,700 USD)	6,166,000 KRW(4,500 USD)
Arts	Design, Global School of Arts, Performing Arts and Media(Photography, Dance)	6,404,000 KRW(4,700 USD)	6,208,000 KRW(4,500 USD)
	Music, Korean Music	6,603,000 KRW(4,800 USD)	6,407,000 KRW(4,700 USD)
	Performing Arts and Media [Theatre(Acting), Film Studies, Theatre and Film Design]	6,462,000 KRW(4,700 USD)	6,266,000 KRW(4,600 USD)
Sports		5,765,000 KRW(4,200 USD)	5,569,000 KRW(4,100 USD)

• The tuition fee is subject to change.

13		Student Visa (D-2) Application

Classification	Students who are residing in Korea	Students who are residing abroad
Documents required	- Application form, passport, one photo - Foreign Registration Card (Only applicable for current residents) - Document of residency - Certificate of Admission, Business License of CAU	- Application form, passport, one photo - Certificate of Admission, Business License of CAU (To be sent by email)

※ Depending on the status of your residency, please make sure to contact the relevant immigration

office or the Korean embassy of your country in advance for the documents required for visa

application.

※ Depending on the student's status, additional documents may be requested by the relevant

organization during visa application.

14		Application for 'Certificate of Admission'

A. To apply for a student visa (D-2), please refer to the ‘Successful Applicants’ Guide.

B. Successful applicants who do not meet the language requirements will be required

to obtain a Studying Korean Language visa (D-4) upon admission to the Korean

language course, and will be notified individually.

15		Required Documents for Certificate of Admission Issuance

A. Issuance of Bank Balance Certificate

Classification	Contents
Documents	Certificate of bank balance under the name of the applicant or parents
Issuance Criteria	Bank balance certificate in the name of the applicant or parent issued within the last one month based from the date of visa issuance (change) application date.
Submission Period	Only admitted students need to submit during the given COA application period ※ Do not submit with admission documents
Number of Issuances	1 copy, Submission to University
Deposit Amount	More than 20,000,000KRW / 16,000 USD / 110,000 CNY / 380,000,000 VND
Term of Validity (Chinese Bank)	Balance amount of Chinese banks need to be frozen until March 31, 2025
Note	◦ The submission criteria are subject to change depending on the change in the guidelines of the Immigration Office. ◦ Student can submit Bank balance certificate by Korean Bank, if they apply for their visa change in Korea. ◦ Additional documents may be requested by relevant government organization. ◦ The acceptance of the submitted balance statement may be subject to interpretation by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Justice.

※ The criteria for submitting the standard admission certificate application and balance certificate for successful applicants who do not meet the Korean language requirements will be announced at a later date.

B. Documents to Prove Final Education for Visa Issuance: Academic Certificate Document

Classification		Require Documents
		Certificate of Graduation from High School	Certificate of Enrollment from University	Certificate of Graduation from University/College
High School	graduate	√
University (4 year course)	currently enrolled/ expected graduate	√	√
University (4 year course)/ College	graduate			√

• Regarding the certificate mentioned above, please refer to the authentication method for each academic certification

document criteria provided below.

□ Authentication method for each document confirming final education.

Classification

Academic Background Documents

China

Non-China

Apostille

countries

Non Apostille

countries

High school

diploma/degree

■ Academic High School : Need to submit the degree report issued by the certification center owned by China government (Ministry of Education) www.chsi.com.cn

■ Business/Vocational High School : Choose one among below cases.

Regular Specialized Secondary Schools (普通中专)	① Online Issuance ⅰ) Graduation certificate issued by a local education authority : Verification by Apostille document *Only acceptable if authenticity of the documents can be verified online ② Offline Issuance (‘School Information Confirmation Form (Attachment 1) is required) ⅰ) Graduation certificate issued by a local education authority : Verification by Apostille document ⅱ) Certificate of graduation issued by the school: Confirmation by the Ministry of Education + Verification by Apostille document
Vocational High Schools (职业高中)
Adult Specialized Secondary Schools (成人中专)
Skilled Workers Schools (技工学校)	Human Resources and Social Security official website (http://www.mohrss.gov.cn/) Online verification copy + Verification by Apostille document *Only acceptable if authenticity of the documents can be verified online

■ Other accredited schools

Certificate of graduation issued by the school +Verification

from Apostille document

※ Certificate of Establishment Permit (事业单位法人证书) or License

for the Publication of a Private School (民办学校办学许可证)) is

required. (Only academic curriculum is recognized. Notarization is

not required.)

Submit

Apostille

document

or

document with 'Consular Authentication' from the Korean consulate in your country.

submit

the documents

notarized/

translated by

Korean

embassy

(consulate)

in your country

University

(4 years)

enrollment

(completion)

certificate

the degree report issued by the certification

center owned by China government

(Ministry of Education)

www.chsi.com.cn

University

(4 years)/

College

Diploma/

Certificate

of Graduation

※ For those who have obtained their education or degree in Korea: Graduation certificates issued by domestic high schools and universities (no additional notarization required).

□ Precautions when submitting documents

- In the case of prospective graduates, after graduation, you must submit the academic certification documents related to graduation by February 27, 2025 (Thu).

- If you are unable to submit your certificate, you will be restricted from visa issuance and your admission may be canceled.

- These items listed above may change according to immigration regulations.

16		List of International Education Quality Assurance Universities (2023) (2024.3.1.-2025.2.28)

Classification	Name
University (108 schools)	가천대학교, 가톨릭대학교, 강릉원주대학교, 강원대학교, 건국대학교, 건국대학교(글로컬), 건양대학교, 경남대학교, 경북대학교, 경상국립대학교, 경성대학교, 경운대학교, 경일대학교, 경희대학교, 계명대학교, 고려대학교, 고려대학교(세종), 광운대학교, 광주과학기술원, 광주대학교, 국민대학교, 군산대학교, 김천대학교, 나사렛대학교, 남서울대학교, 단국대학교, 대구가톨릭대학교, 대구한의대학교, 대전대학교, 덕성여자대학교, 동국대학교, 동국대학교(WISE), 동명대학교, 동서대학교, 동신대학교, 동아대학교, 동의대학교, 명지대학교, 목원대학교, 배재대학교, 백석대학교, 부경대학교, 부산대학교, 부산외국어대학교, 서강대학교, 서경대학교, 서울과학기술대학교, 서울대학교, 서울시립대학교, 서울신학대학교, 서울여자대학교, 선문대학교, 성결대학교, 성균관대학교, 성신여자대학교, 세명대학교,세종대학교, 숙명여자대학교, 순천향대학교, 숭실대학교, 신라대학교, 신한대학교, 아주대학교, 안동대학교, 안양대학교, 연세대학교, 연세대학교(미래), 영남대학교, 영산대학교, 우석대학교, 우송대학교, 울산과학기술원, 울산대학교, 원광대학교, 이화여자대학교, 인제대학교, 인천대학교, 인하대학교, 전남대학교, 전북대학교, 제주대학교, 중부대학교, 중앙대학교, 창원대학교, 청주대학교, 충남대학교, 충북대학교, 포항공과대학교, 한국공학대학교, 한국과학기술원, 한국교원대학교, 한국교통대학교, 한국기술교육대학교, 한국외국어대학교, 한국항공대학교, 한국해양대학교, 한남대학교, 한동대학교, 한림대학교, 한밭대학교, 한서대학교, 한성대학교, 한세대학교, 한양대학교, 한양대학교(ERICA), 호남대학교, 호서대학교, 홍익대학교

17		How to Enter Grades on Application Website

A. Enter the average score based on a 100 point scale of your school-issued academic record.

B. If the school-issued transcript does not display the average score, students should calculate

and enter grades by using the grade calculation Excel form on the application website.

C. Grading Terms

Classification	School System	Grading Terms		Quota
Freshmen	High School (3 years)	⦁ All semesters		Enter the average score based on a 100 point scale e.g., 85/100
	High School (5 years)	⦁ The last six semesters
Transfer Admission for 2nd year	Junior College	⦁ All semesters
	University (4 years)	⦁ First two semesters
Transfer Admission for 3rd year	Junior College	⦁ All semesters
	University (4 years)	⦁ First four semesters
Junior College (5 years)		Freshmen	First six semesters
		Transfer Admission	Last four semesters

[Attachment 1] Certificate of School Information for Chinese Secondary Vocational Schools

학교 정보 확인서 学校信息确认书
유 학 생 인적사항 留学生 个人信息	성 명 姓 名		생년월일 出生日期
	국 적 国 籍		여권번호 护照号码
	진학 예정 대학 拟入学大学名称		전공명 专业名称
	전화번호 联系电话		e-mail 电子邮箱
학교정보 学校信息	졸업학교명 (졸업일) 毕业学校名称 （毕业日期）	(졸업일 毕业日期:2024. . .)
	학교유형 学校类型	보통중등전문학교 普通中专( ) 성인중등전문학교 成人中专( )			직업고등학교 职业高中( ) 기타 其他( )
	교육과정 教育种类	고등학교 학력과정 高中阶段学历教育( ) 고등학교 비학력과정 高中阶段非学历教育( ) ※ 비학력 과정의 경우 유학비자 발급 불가 非学历教育学生不能获得韩国留学签证
	소재지 学校地址
	전화번호 学校电话
	홈페이지 学校官网
교 직 원 연락정보 教职工 联系信息	소속 및 직위 所属部门及职位
	성 명 姓 名	(인 또는 서명) （盖章或签名）		전화번호 联系电话
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