Founded in 1996, CHA University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Pocheon (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Gyeonggi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, CHA University is a coeducational South Korean higher education institution. CHA University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. CHA University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.