HOUSING OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS IN KOREA

Finding a place to live in a strange city can be difficult, regardless of where your study destination is. For international students in Korea, you can find support from the school's dedicated department. Here are the options that many people choose.

  1. Dormitory   Most Korean students live together with their families, but Korean dormitories are still a popular choice for international students. Many hostels offer both accommodation and meals for international students who do not want to cook their own meals. Typically, students living in dormitories share a common room with two or three other students. This type of room is well-equipped, with shared or private bathrooms, depending on the University.   Another advantage of the hostel is that they are always right next to the school - saving a lot of time and money for the students. In addition, when you study here, you can still "sleep baking" for a few minutes but still to class on time on unfavorable weather.   The cost of dormitories varies depending on the number of meals and the geographic location of the school. On average, you will have to pay 335,000 won (~ 6.5 million dong) to 1,000,000 won (~ 19.5 million dong) each.   A small note for you to "connect" this option is that the hostel often has many rules, so you remember to thoroughly understand the rules before making decisions.   2. Goshiwon   This type of room is usually cheap but very small. These rooms are furnished with no furniture. You often have to split the bathroom with "neighbors" and may have separate rules that the tenant must adhere to.   As with the hostels, the price of goshiwon also depends on the city where you study. Housing in Seoul is usually more expensive than in other cities, but goshiwon is affordable, ranging from 190,000 won to 700,000 won (about 368,000 won (3.7 million - 14 million dong) per month. in Seoul).   You can rent the goshiwon room or through the university if you have this support service for students.   3. Hasukjip   This is a type of old-style dormitory. The hasukjip is usually managed by ajummas (older and married women), and they themselves will cook breakfast and dinner for you daily. Students who do not want to cook or worry about homesickness will feel better when choosing Hasukjip.   Hasukjip is like homestay, because you will live with Koreans in their house. Thus, you will be practicing Korean language skills as well as quickly integrating into indigenous culture when choosing this option. These homes often operate independently of the universities and are often located near the campuses.   The cost for hasukjip usually ranges from 368,000 won (~ 7 million) per month.   4. Apartments and private homes   You can always choose to rent an apartment or house near the university campus, and as well as anywhere, this is the most expensive option. This type of accommodation is suitable for students who want to be free to live in private space.   The average price for these units in Seoul is around 1.3 million won (~ 25 million dong) per month, but the price will vary based on the type of housing and geographic location. For a large city like Seoul, you can completely search for affordable apartments.   5. Other expenses   When budgeting for housing costs, remember to account for other fees. If you live in your own apartment, you may want to consider expenses such as wifi, water, electricity and food. Traveling will also cost you a great deal of money, especially when you live in a big city.