History of Chung-Ang University
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Open Your Future @CAU in Seoul, Korea Contact Us Office of International Affairs 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06974, Korea Tel: 82-2-820-6202, 6570, 6574, 6744 Fax: 82-2-813-8069 Email: [email protected] http://oia.cau.ac.kr Contents 04 l Korea and Seoul 05 l Campuses 06 l History of Chung-Ang University A leading private comprehensive university established in 1918 08 l About CAU l Campuses : Seoul and Anseong 10 Study Abroad and Exchange Program 12 l Cultural Activities Korean conglomerate Doosan incorporated CAU in 2008 13 l CAU Global Ambassadors 14 l International Summer / Winter Program 16 l Customized Study Tour Program 18 l Blue Mir Hall (Dormitory) 19 l International Partners 22 l Fields of Study 13 18 23,453 Colleges Graduate Programs Undergraduate Students 8,273 2,331 2,820 645 Graduate Students International Students Professors Administrators Campuses Campuses Dobong Nowon -gu -gu History of Chung-Ang Gangbuk University -gu Eunpyeong Jongno -gu -gu About CAU Seongbuk Jungnang -gu -gu Seodae Dongdae mun-gu Mapo-gu Seoul Tower mun-gu Incheon Int’l Gimpo Int’l Seoul Airport Airport Worl’d Cup Jung-gu Seong Stadium Dobong Nowon dong-gu Gangseo-gu -gu -gu Gangdong-gu Gwangjin Gangbuk -gu -gu Seoul Station Eunpyeong Jongno -gu -gu 63 BuildingSeongbuk Jungnang Yongsan-gu Yangcheon -gu -gu Seodae Dongdae Gangnam mun-gu Yeong Mapo-gu-gu Seoul Tower mun-gu -gu Incheon Int’l Gimpo Int’l Seoul deung Dong Airport Airport Worl’d Cup Jung-gu Seong Stadium po-gudong-gu jak-gu Gangseo-gu Gangdong-gu Songpa-gu Republic of KOREA Gwangjin Guro-gu Seoul Station -gu COEX 63 Building Yongsan-gu Chung-Ang Yangcheon Gangnam -gu Yeong deung Dong -gu po-gu jak-gu Songpa-guUniv. Guro-gu Chung-Ang COEX Seocho-gu Univ.Geum Seocho-gu Geum Gwanak-gu cheon Gwanak-gu cheon -gu -gu he Republic of Korea is a small country on the far eastern edge of Asia. Although it ranks 106th in the world in terms of land area, the country is a center of economic activity, culture, and arts. Today, Korea is an in- T Seoul Anseong dustrial nation standing tall on the world stage. Korea’s semiconductor, automobile, shipbuilding, steel and IT Campus Campus industries are leaders in the world’s global markets. Korea has also been host to the 1988 World Olympics in Seoul and the 2002 Korea-Japan FIFA World Cup. Recently, Korean dramas, movies, and music are attracting many audi- ences in Asian countries and beyond, creating the "Korean Wave." Korea's new standing in the international commu- nity was highlighted in 2010 by becoming the first Asian country to chair the G20 and host the G20 Seoul Summit. Some figures to show Korea’s status in the international level; East Sea China North Korea th th Ulleungdo 11 GDP (2015) / 109 Territorial Area (2015) Seoul Dokdo 28th Population size (2015) / 7th Imports & Exports Yellow Sea Republic of th Seoul Campus Korea Japan 9 Armed Forces, Nuclear Energy & Automobile production (2015) Anseong Campus 5th Highest Hospital Bed Density (2012) Busan : Located in the heart of Seoul near th : Situated on the outskirts of 33 STOCK OF DIRECT FOREIGN INVESTMENT the National Cemetery on the th th Anseong City, Gyeonggi-do 11 Market Value / 4 Exporters of Containerized Cargo Jejudo southern side of Han River. Province, which is about one hour ride from Seoul campus. SEOUL Seoul is the world’s 10th largest city. It is also the center of all political, economic and cultural ac- dministrative and systemic integration of the Seoul Campus and Anseong Campus has allowed 05 tivities in Korea. A the seamless creation of a single Chung-Ang University Campus, undivided by distance. CHUNG-ANG Korea’s past and present coexists harmoniously—with a heritage that spans across centuries and The united campuses have been together since July 2011. UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL a future that lies on the cutting-edge technology of its IT industry. The city is surrounded by This has brought Chung-Ang closer to achieving its vision of offering world class education and aca- PROGRAMS beautiful mountains and is built around the banks of the Han River. The nearest seaside is located demic excellence through efficient management. only an hour away from Seoul. History of Chung-Ang University 1918 1918-1945 1946-1986 1987-2004 2005-2010 2012 Campuses History of Foundation Foundation & Trial Growth & Development Reformation & Change Innovation & Growth New Start Chung-Ang University About CAU 1918 1922 1947 1953 1965 1970 1980 Established Chung- Upgraded Chung-Ang Renamed as Chung-Ang Accredited as Chung- Adopted sister middle school and Added the College of Medicine to Extended its infrastructure on Ang Kindergarten as Kindergarten’s training Junior Women’s College, Ang University which high school as affiliates in 1965 its list of undergraduate Schools Anseong campus to accommodate an annex to Chung- school for teachers to and was changed to consisted of the College and soon afterwards an affiliated and took over Seong Shim Hospital. seven undergraduate schools Ang Methodist Church Chung-Ang Training Chung-Ang Women’s of Liberal Arts & Science, elementary school as well in between 1980 and 1984. in Seoul, as the first School for Kindergarten College. the College of Law, the an effort to deliver consistent and only educational Teachers. College of Business, and well-rounded education from entity fully founded and the College of Pharmacy. kindergarten to graduate school. supported by Koreans. Inaugurated Dr. Yim Young-shin as the first president. 2004 2005 2008 2012 2013 2014 2015 Awarded as “a” Top Ranked First in Incorporated as an Merged with the Red Inauguration of the 14th The launch of Department of Opened 2nd state of the art University for Areas of employment rate educational institution Cross College of Nursing President Dr. Lee Yong-goo. ICT(Information and Communication dormitory(2nd Blue Mir Hall). Specialization. by the Ministry of by the global to become the largest Technology). Framework Convention on the Education&Human corporation, Doosan School of Nursing in Ranked fourth in the Incheon Campus signed with The launch of school’s centennial resources. Group. Korea. 2016 National Customer Incheon Metropolitan Government. anniversary committee. Satisfaction Index Selected Top Approval to unify the Opening centennial memorial hall university category. university(graduate Seoul and Anseong school) based on general campuses. university evaluation. 06 07 CHUNG-ANG CHUNG-ANG UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS PROGRAMS About CAU Campuses Incorporation of Chung-Ang University by Doosan First to Establish in Korea CAU has dramatically developed since its incorporation as an educational institution with the global corporation School of Economics, School of Pharmacy, School of Business Administration, Depart- History of Chung-Ang Doosan Group. ment of Advertising and Public Relations, School of Performing Arts and Media, School University of Mass Communication About CAU With a long history and deep tradition, Chung-Ang University is proud of its various ●Korea’s oldest business organization with a proud history of 115 years departments. Chung-Ang University is constantly striving towards becoming the best in ●Enriching the world as an ISB(Infrastructure Support Business) Leader Korea and one of the best in the world. ●Operates 25 domestic and 115 overseas subsidiaries In particular, its culture and arts-related programs have been widely recognized as the best in the nation and have enabled the university to gain the status as the center of the recent “Korean Culture Wave” outside of Asia. Chung-Ang Proves its Worth with its Exceptional Alumni. Currently, Chung-Ang University is in pursuit of a vision to create a university of high, world-class status by 2018 through its CAU2018+ plan. This goal for reform is special as 2018 will celebrate the centennial anniversary of CAU. Since Doosan started managing CAU, CAU has gone through powerful self-reforms and gained a higher reputation as an educational institution. The innovation of CAU is growing stronger, building up for another take off. The Preferred University by Korean Students ●2015 Joongang Ilbo University Evaluation : 8th in overall ranking, 4th in faculty research, 9th in Reputation & Chung-Ang University continues to gain status as a first-choice university by Korean Alumni networks, 10th Internalization students. Admission standards have increased along with higher enrollment rates from 14:1 (ap- plicants 28,850 / admissions 2,055) in 2008 to 24.9:1(applicants 80,558 / admissions Innovation and Integration 3,976) in 2015. Chung-Ang University has reorganized its previous academic management It is evident from these figures that since the university’s incorporation by Doosan— system to improve its overall educational competitiveness. increasing its educational budget—and the university’s intensive reforms for better 77 departments and 18 colleges => 50 departments and 13 colleges education, Korean students have renewed their trust and expectations in the quality of education provided by Chung-Ang University. CAU’s integration of the main school and branch school, merging with the Red Cross College of Nursing, and an initiative for multi-campuses are all evidence of CAU’s efforts to raise its competitiveness and provide a higher quality of education by merging overlapping departments and nurturing real student talents to be ready and wanted in the global market. Launch of Korea’s Largest College of Nursing CAU consolidated all of its medical related majors, medicine, pharmacy and nursing, into one location through the addition of 1,000 beds to CAU hos- pital and the construction of Building 102. 08 09 Integration of the Main School and Branch School CHUNG-ANG As the first university in Korea to integrate the main school and branch CHUNG-ANG UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL school.