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