Estimated Expenses

Item Amount Note
Tuition 2,000,000 - 4,000,000 KRW Waived for Exchange Students
Registration Fees 60,000 KRW University Registration and ARC Registration
On-campus Accommodation 1,600,000 KRW per semester 4 months
Meals and Personal Expenses 700,000 KRW per month Varies depending on personal lifestyle
Korean National Health Insurance 70,000 KRW per month -
Books and Supplies 100,000 KRW Varies depending on courses

Living Cost

It is hard to estimate a budget since expenses will vary depending on personal lifestyle. But here are some examples of what things cost:

  • Public Transportation to Seoul: 3,000 KRW
  • On-campus cafeteria: 3,000 ~ 7,000 KRW
  • Dining out: 10,000 ~ 20,000 KRW
  • A bottle of water: 1,000 KRW
  • 1 liter carton of milk: 3,000 KRW
  • Starbucks tall size Americano: 4,100 KRW
  • McDonald’s Big Mac set: 6,400 KRW
  • Bread or buns in a bakery: 2,000 ~ 5,000 KRW
  • Movie at theater: 11,000 KRW
  • Admission to a museum, temple or palace: 3,000 KRW
  • Laundry: 3,000 KRW