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Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Culinary and Food Service Management at CKU

Catholic Kwandong University (CKU)

Next start March 1, 2027
Duration: 4 years
Cost: From $2,900/semester
Bachelor of Culinary and Food Service Management at CKU
DestinationπŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea
Duration4 years
PriceFrom $2,900/semester

About the Program

Program Overview

Launch your international culinary career with a USD 1,000 first-semester scholarship and scholarships of up to 80% from the second semester. You also receive 300 hours of free Korean-language classes, while university housing is only USD 850 for six months. 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.

What to Expect

Up to 80% scholarship, regional visa option, free Korean, and $850 housing.

Your University

Catholic Kwandong University (CKU)

Catholic Kwandong University (CKU)

Gangneung, Gangwon

Catholic Kwandong University (CKU) is a partner university of Asia Pathway, located in South Korea.

Founded
1955

Near Campus

  • κ²½ν¬λŒ€ ν•΄μˆ˜μš•μž₯ (Gyeongpo Beach)
    5.0 km
  • 경포호 (Gyeongpodae Lake)
    4.5 km
  • μ£Όλ¬Έμ§„ν•­ (Jumunjin Port)
    12.0 km
  • 강릉역 (Gangneung Station, KTX)Subway
    6.0 km
  • Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
    30.0 km

Local Areas

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 β€” Gangneung is Korea's coffee capital

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Visa Information

Visa Requirements

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Visa Details

Visa Type

D-2 Student Visa

Processing Time

4-6 weeks

Key Requirements

  • Valid passport (6+ months)
  • Proof of enrollment
  • Financial statements
Visa Requirements

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Program Cost & Living Expenses

Tuition per semester

$2,900per semester

Living expenses Β· per semester

$2,160 – $5,300

Semester β‰ˆ 4 months

*Estimates based on typical student spending. Actual costs vary by lifestyle, city, and exchange rates.

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