Chung-Ang University

Chung-Ang University (CAU) has two campuses with their main campus in the heart of Seoul, 10 minutes’ walk from the Han River, and the second campus in Anseong, an hour south of Seoul.  
 
The University is a private institution established in 1918. CAU has endured through the painful course of Korea's modern history, upholding its ideal of "Truth and Justice". Since then, CAU has taken a leading role in nurturing intellectuals of the nation. Respected as leading institution providing quality education, CAU has sped up the pace of innovation in local education. 
 
Fully accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science Technology of Korea, CAU offers a wide range of bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs including a law school, global MBA programs and a medical school.  
 
CAU organizes 3 to 4 Cultural Activities called CKEP (CAU Korea Exploration Program) throughout the semester for students to experience unique aspects of Korean Culture for free.  
 
The Office of International Affairs organizes a ‘GLAM’ buddy program (staffed by Korean student volunteers) to help international students assimilate with the culture. 

Seoul, the capital city of South Korea is located on the Han River in the north western part of the country. Home to 10 million people, the city is the cultural, economic and political centre of South Korea. Seoul is fashion and technology-forward but also deeply traditional. Here, you will find five UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as state-of-the-art skyscrapers. The city offers beautiful scenic attractions as well as interesting bars, luxury hotels and great food.

South Korea, officially called the Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia, covering the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing its only land border with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea).

South Korea has a population of around 51.5 million people, and is one of the world's most densely populated countries at 503 people per square kilometer, a number more than 10 times the global average. South Korea is a highly developed country and the world's 11th largest economy. Its capital, Seoul, is a major global city and half of South Korea's population live in the Seoul Capital Area, the fourth largest metropolitan economy in the world.

Nearly 70% of South Korea's land area is mostly uninhabitable due to it being mountainous, a major factor in the population concentration. Despite the large population and city lifestyle, South Koreans are known for being very active, with most weekends spent out of doors for many people.

It’s known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples, coastal fishing villages, beautiful sub-tropical islands, and its advanced high-tech cities such as Seoul, the capital. Today, South Korea is known for its globally influential pop culture such as K-pop and TV dramas, part of the phenomenon referred to as the Korean Wave. Korean and English are the major two languages used in South Korea, and generally English will get you by for exchange.

Did you know…..?

South Korea has the world's fastest Internet connection speeds and the world's second best healthcare system. South Korea is a global leader in many technology and innovation driven fields, being the world's 5th largest exporter and 8th largest importer.
 
 

All students must meet standard exchange selection criteria and any host institution restrictions.

Courses from the following schools are not available for exchange:

• School of Medicine 
• School of Pharmacy 
• School of Nursing 
• School of Law 
• Graduate School - All Graduate School Programs are not available except GSIS (Graduate School of International Studies) and MBA. 

 
Important note:  Final official list of courses will be available through the online course registration system approximately one month before the beginning of lectures. 

• UniSA academic transcript  
• Passport 
• Online Application Form for the Exchange Program 
• Financial Statement (Must be official bank document only) 
• Digital Passport-size Photo (3.5cmx4.5cm)
• Signed Dormitory Agreement (if applying for on-campus housing)  
• Signed Privacy Policy 
• TB test (Tuberculosis test) results 
• UniSA Insurance certificate (please email Insurance Team to request for certificate) 

19 Chung-Ang credits (maximum) = 18 UniSA units 
15 Chung-Ang credits (minimum) = 13.5 UniSA units 

Evidence of English is not required for undergraduates. However, it is recommended that you have good knowledge of English or Korean. 
 
Suggested Equivalent to 197 points in TOEFL CBT test or level 4 in TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean). 
 
Non-native English speakers undertaking MBA and GSIS courses must provide evidence of English language proficiency of one of the following:

• TOEFL (IBT 80 PBT 550 CBT 210) 
• IELTS 5.5 
• TEPS 550 
• Recommendation Letter for Language Proficiency 

Click here for the course outlines and a list of available courses at Chung-Ang University

Free airport pick-up service by CAU Global Ambassadors (designated dates & times only) is available from Incheon International Airport (ICN). To book this service, please see here. 
 
More information on other means of getting to the campus can be found here. 

On-campus accommodation is available at Chung-Ang University (dormitory style including facilities). On the online application, there will be a dormitory application section. All students who wish to stay at the dorm should apply for the dormitory on the online application page. On-campus accommodation is very competitive and is allocated on first come, first serve basis. 
 
Off-Campus Housing is also available however is advisable that you organise this before your arrival. 

As an exchange partner with the University of South Australia, you do not have to pay tuition fees to Chung-Ang University as these are included as part of your fees at UniSA. Travel and living expenses are at your own cost. The table below gives an indication of costs you will incur: 

More information can be found here.

You may be eligible to receive additional grants or scholarships to fund your experience. For more information please see the funding and scholarships website.

UniSA offers travel insurance as part of your exchange for up to 270 days (can be extended up to 365 days). For more information please see travel insurance website.  
 
Please click here to read the travel insurance policy. 
 
A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found here. 
 
If you have any further questions about travel insurance, please contact the UniSA Insurance Office on 08 8302 1678.