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Chung-Ang University is a private institution with 30,000 students and 1,165 faculty members. It consists of 15 undergraduate colleges and 18 graduate schools. It operates two campuses, in Seoul and Anseong, Korea. Established in 1916, CAU has endured through the painful course of Korea’s modern history, upholding its ideal of "Justice and Truth". 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 accreditied by the Ministry of Education 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. Thanks to these schools’ vibrant activities, CAU gained top recognition in the nation from the MEST for the last eight years. Furthermore, CAU is recognized as the nation’s best in the fields of pharmacy, culture and art education. With the help of its schools of art and culture, the university stands at the center of the Korean culture wave, currently sweeping Asia and beyond. As a major private institution, Chung-Ang University is fully committed to guiding its Korean and international students to envision their life goals and achieve their maximum potential in the increasingly competitive global society.

Founded on May 18, 1949, with the guiding principle of "Creating a Civilized World," Kyung Hee University has stood as a beacon of scholarship and peace, creatively integrating academic excellence with practical engagement to contribute to a more peaceful global society. Over the past 75 years, the university has upheld its legacy as both a scholarly and social institution dedicated to advancing human civilization. During the Korean War, Kyung Hee temporarily relocated to Busan, but in 1953, it established its permanent Seoul Campus at the foot of Gohwangsan Mountain in Hoegi-dong, laying the foundation for its academic future. The university expanded further, opening the International Campus in 1979 and the Gwangneung Campus in 1984, fostering a comprehensive and future-oriented academic framework. Today, Kyung Hee University is one of South Korea’s leading comprehensive universities, home to 34,388 undergraduate students, 8,809 graduate students, and 1,378 full-time faculty members. It operates 23 colleges, 95 departments, and 15 graduate schools, continuing its commitment to academic excellence and global engagement (as of 2024).

Founded in 1946, Pusan National University (PNU) is Korea’s first comprehensive national university and the leading flagship national university in research and education. Ranked No. 1 among Korea’s national universities and No. 449 worldwide—placing in the top 5.1% of universities assessed—in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, PNU builds on 80 years of academic excellence with a forward-looking commitment to discovery and innovation. PNU continues to advance through major national initiatives (Glocal University designation, BK21 FOUR Program, Korea National University Development Project, and University Innovation Support Project) Across 16 colleges and 101 departments, more than 30,000 students and 1,300 faculty members contribute to education and research across a broad range of disciplines. As AI reshapes education and society, PNU is advancing AI-enabled education and research while preparing future leaders to use technology with creativity, expertise, and responsibility. PNU’s global network extends to 717 universities and institutions across 64 countries and regions, fostering global academic exchange. PNU is also the sixth university in Korea to join the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), following Seoul National University, Korea University, Yonsei University, KAIST, and POSTECH. By connecting researchers, students, industry partners, and communities across borders, PNU strengthens global collaboration and creates shared value for its region, Korea, and the wider world.