Catholic Kwandong University (CKU)

About the Program
Launch your international culinary career with a USD 1,000 first-semester scholarship and scholarships of up to 80% from the second semester based on TOPIK achievement. You also receive 300 hours of free Korean-language classes, while university housing is only USD 850 for six months, excluding meals. This is a regional-visa major. Contact us for current scholarship and visa guidance.
This four-year English-track bachelor's begins with common subjects in the School of Undeclared Major. From the second year, you move into Culinary and Food Service Management and build the practical, creative, and management skills needed for today's global food-service industry.
Your training covers practical cookery, restaurant-franchise management, project-based learning, internships, field practice, global food culture, and foreign-language education. Courses include Korean Foods Management, Western Cooking Practice Management, Bakery and Pastry Management, Beverage Management and Cost Control, Cooking Science and Food Service Entrepreneurship, Chinese and Japanese Cuisine Management, AI-Based Food Service Business Management, AI Service Marketing, and Food Service Research Methodology.
Graduates can pursue careers as professional chefs, restaurant managers, bakery and pastry specialists, food stylists, restaurant entrepreneurs, franchise-management specialists, culinary educators, food marketers, beverage and wine specialists, and global food-service professionals.
Studying in South Korea gives you practical culinary experience alongside Korean language and cultural learning. The September intake generally expects around 70% final marks and completion of secondary school, with IELTS 6.0 guidance for applicants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, India, and other countries.
Up to 80% scholarship, regional visa option, free Korean, and $850 housing.
Visa Information
Visa Type
D-2 Student Visa
Processing Time
4-6 weeks
Key Requirements
Plan Your Budget
| Major | Tuition per semester | Duration | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
School of Undeclared Major All majors start here | $2,900per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | $1,000 off 1st semester only |
Business Administration | $2,900per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Culinary & Food Service Management Regional visa major | $2,900per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Computer Software | $2,900per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
AI Healthcare Regional visa major | $2,900per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Public Administration | $3,000per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Hotel, Culinary & Food Service Management | $3,000per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Advertising & Public Relations | $3,000per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Living expenses · per semester
$2,160 – $5,300
Semester ≈ 4 months
*Estimates based on typical student spending. Actual costs vary by lifestyle, city, and exchange rates.
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Gangneung, Gangwon
Catholic Kwandong University (CKU) is a partner university of Asia Pathway, located in South Korea.
Gyeongpo
Coastal area with beach cafes, art museums, and ocean views near Gangneung
Jungang Market
Traditional market with street food, seafood, and local Gangwon specialties
Gangneung Downtown
Compact city center with coffee shops — Gangneung is Korea's coffee capital
| Major | Tuition per semester | Duration | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
School of Undeclared Major All majors start here | $2,900per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | $1,000 off 1st semester only |
Business Administration | $2,900per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Culinary & Food Service Management Regional visa major | $2,900per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Computer Software | $2,900per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
AI Healthcare Regional visa major | $2,900per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Public Administration | $3,000per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Hotel, Culinary & Food Service Management | $3,000per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Advertising & Public Relations | $3,000per semester | 4 years · 8 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Biomedical Sciences | $3,545per semester | 2 years · 4 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Civil Engineering | $3,545per semester | 2 years · 4 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Architectural Engineering | $3,940per semester | 2 years · 4 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Physical Education | $3,940per semester | 2 years · 4 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Sports Medicine | $3,940per semester | 2 years · 4 semesters | 30% off TOPIK-based 30–60% |
Living expenses ≈ $2,160 – $5,300/semester (≈$540–$1,325/month × 4 months)