Office of International Affairs,
Chung-Ang University
Office of International Affairs,
Chung-Ang University
Office of International Affairs,
Chung-Ang University
ISP (International Summer Program)
Short Term Program
ISP (International Summer Program)
Join the 2025 CAU International Summer Program!
Why CAU (Chung-Ang University)?
- CAU is a prestigious university, ranked Top 10 University overall, No.1 University in performing arts in South Korea, and No.1 Number of International Students.
- CAU is located at the center of Seoul Capital City, which is the heart of Korean culture, economy, politics, arts, and everything else!
CAU International Summer Program (ISP)
- ISP welcomes students from all around the world who want to enjoy various courses covering Korean culture, arts, and technology while taking credits!
- Students will have the opportunities to do numerous cultural and experiential activities diving right into Korean culture and make lasting friendships with fellow CAU students.
Program Period/Important Dates
| Content | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Nomination | ~ May 9th |
~ May 9th |
| Payment & Online Application | ~ June 1st |
~ June 1st |
| Dormitory Check-in | June 24th |
August 5th |
| Welcoming Ceremony/Orientation | June 26th |
August 6th |
| Class & Activity | June 26th ~July 17th |
August 7th ~August 21st |
| Farewell Ceremony | July 18th |
August 21st |
| Check-out | July 21st |
August 22nd |
Course Information
1) Session 1 : Students will take the Major A as well as the Major B, and the transferable credits will be 6 in total.
Overview| Course | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Major A | 3 | Students may select 1 major course among the courses below. |
| Major B | 3 | Special Lectures related to K-culture along with Cultural Activities |
| Professor | Course | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | [Korean] Alive Korean with K-Drama (Level 1) | Download  |
| TBA | [Korean] Alive Korean with K-Drama (Level 2) | Download |
| TBA | [Korean] Alive Korean with K-Drama (Level 3) | Download |
| Kyungwoo Chun | Photography-Now : Seminar and Practice of Art Photography and K-Photography | Download |
| Takhoon Kim | Creating "My Own" K-Contents : Seminar and Practice of K-Entertainment | Download |
| Youngsoo Kim | South Korea in the World: Economic Development, Democratization and Diplomacy | Download |
| Stephanie Choi | South Korea: K-Entertainment and Tourism in Seoul | Download |
2) Session 2 : Students will take the Major A as well as the Major B, and the transferable credits will be 5 in total.
Overview| Course | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Major A | 3 | Students may select 1 Korean language course among the courses below based on your Korean skills. |
| Major B | 2 | Special Lectures related to K-culture along with Cultural Activities |
| Professor | Course | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | [Korean] Alive Korean with K-Drama (Level 1) | Download |
| TBA | [Korean] Alive Korean with K-Drama (Level 2) | Download |
| TBA | [Korean] Alive Korean with K-Drama (Level 3) | Download |
| Takhoon Kim | Creating "My Own" K-Contents : Seminar and Practice of K-Entertainment | Download |
Calendar(*subject to change)
| Session | Calendar |
|---|---|
| Session 1 (June 24th 2025 ~ July 21st 2025) | Download  |
| Session 2 (August 5th 2025 ~ August 23rd 2025) | Download  |
Cultural Activities
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K-Pop Dance Lesson
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Hanbok Palace Tour
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Namsan N Tower
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Baseball Game
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Nanta
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Everland & Lotteworld
....and MORE!
Fees
| Fee | Session 1 | Session 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Non-partner University | Partner University | Non-partner University | Partner University |
| Application Fee | 60 USD | 0 | 60 USD | 0 |
| Tuition | 3,400 USD | 1,750 USD | 3,000 USD | 1,500 USD |
| Dormitory | 350USD | 250 USD | ||
Personal expenses including flight tickets and daily meals are NOT included.
We do NOT offer any scholarships or discounts other than partner university discount written above.
Application Process
| STEP1 | Check whether if your school is partner with CAU. |
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| STEP4 | Please transfer the fee in a designated period after you receive an invoice from CAU. |
Important Notice
- The entire program, courses, lectures, and etc. are conducted in English only(except Koirean language courses). So certain level of English ability is required to participate in the program. (However, students are not required to submit an official English certificate for the program.)
- Students can only accommodate in the dormitory during fixed period of time(no early check in/out).
- Program schedule including cultural activities can be canceled or modified due to inevitable incidents, such as COVID19.
- CAU dormitory offers 2 people room for the program. Roommate assignments are done randomly.
- CAU does NOT offer airport pick-up/drop off. However, we do offer pre-departure guideline on how to find our campus.
- Pictures & Videos taken during the program can be used as promotional materials.
Refund Policy
| Content | Period | |
|---|---|---|
| 100% refund | Until the day before program starts | |
| 5/6 refund | Within 3 days from the program starts | |
| 2/3 refund | Within 5 days from the program starts | |
| 1/2 refund | 1/2 refund Within 8 days from the program starts | |
| Non-refundable | After 8 days from the program starts | |
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Contact Us
- Email: causummer@cau.ac.kr
- Website: http://oia.cau.ac.kr
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