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Chung-Ang University
(CAU)
About
Chung-Ang University is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. The university operates two campuses, with its main campus located in the Dongjak District, of the city, and an additional campus in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province. CAU consists of 16 undergraduate colleges and 16 graduate schools.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 71 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 18,394
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 21.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 26%
- Female : Male
- 48 : 52
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2019 |
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
QS
34 subjectsUS News
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science and Technology | =182 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 189 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | 219 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 237 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 250 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =262 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =315 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =380 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 402 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =468 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 475 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =531 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =599 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =674 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =685 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =691 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =727 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =762 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =829 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =898 | 39.8 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Chung-Ang University?
Chung-Ang University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =432, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =1,048.
When was Chung-Ang University founded?
Chung-Ang University was founded in 1918.
What are the top subjects at Chung-Ang University?
Top subjects at Chung-Ang University include: Nursing, Library & Information Management, Social Policy & Administration, Food Science & Technology, Petroleum Engineering.
Where is Chung-Ang University located?
Chung-Ang University is located in Seoul, South Korea.