Accommodation in Korea

Students at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies can choose to live at the International Houses on-campus dorm in Seoul. If you are studying at the Global Campus, there is HUFS Dorm available at the campus.

You can indicate your accommodation choice in the Asia Exchange application form. Kindly inform us if you have any special requests, such as roommate requests or medical issues that affect your choice of accommodation.

Students who wish to live in one of the dormitories must also complete a medical examination form. The tuberculosis test is the only obligatory test for all students (skin test or chest X-ray). The test should not be taken more than 3 months before the beginning of the semester. Students can also take the test in Seoul (chest X-ray test costs approximately 15 dollars). Please send the form to Hankuk University directly, but if you have any questions concerning accommodation or the medical examination form, please get in touch with Asia Exchange. If you are staying at the HUFS on-campus accommodation, the medical examination form must be presented to check in to the dormitory.

The room is paid for in full once you arrive in Seoul. You’ll receive the bill from the dorm office, which you should pay in cash at the on-campus bank. The receipt of the payment needs to be taken back to the dorm office.

See here our latest blog post about: How is it like to be an International student in South Korea?

Students can apply for Hanyang’s on-campus dormitory and the application will be made separately approximately two (2) months before the semester begins. Kindly note housing application works on a “first-come, first-served” basis. The dormitory cannot be guaranteed for those who do not complete housing applications or housing fee payments within the deadline.

Students who want to stay in the dormitories are required to submit Tuberculosis (TB) test results. Though you can take the test before travelling to South Korea, Hanyang will organize a TB test schedule, meaning you can wait until you are in Korea to get tested. You will be informed more on this during orientation.

Access to dormitory facilities can be highly limited upon the policy against the COVID-19 on campus.

See here our latest blog post about: How is it like to be an International student in South Korea?

Dong-A University does have on-campus accommodation, a dormitory. Many international students stay in these dormitories but may look for their accommodation independently as well. You can try looking before you arrive in Busan, but you can still do it once you are in the country.

Some students stay at hostels/hotels for the first week to get to know the other students/potential roommates during the orientation events. If this is your preferred approach, we recommend booking the accommodation for your first days via Agoda. However, we still recommend looking into your long-term accommodation well in advance before your flight.

Airbnb is another affordable way to live like a local anywhere in the world. Your host will often be able to share local knowledge that will make your experience authentic and unique. Be sure to use the map view function to book accommodation in a good location. Only book with hosts that have plenty of good ratings.

Remember, other students will also be looking for places to stay!

See here our latest blog post about: Seoul vs Busan, Which is the best city for international students?

International House A & E (Seoul campus)

• Estimated Dormitory Fee for International House A – 1,620,000 KRW (16 week semester)
• Estimated Dormitory Fee for International House E – 1,840,000 KRW (16 week semester)
• Mainly international students.

International House rooms are air-conditioned and have free Internet access. There are kitchen facilities available. A roommate can be requested; please indicate with whom you’d like to live in your application form. International House A is for female students only.

The prices given above may change. Please check the latest information on the university’s website.

HUFS Dorm (Global Campus)

• Capacity: 100+
• Semester (16 weeks): KRW 1,284,000 (30,000 KRW security deposit)
• Local and international students

All rooms are double rooms and include air-conditioning with free internet access. The campus has multiple on-campus cafeterias serving breakfast, lunch and dinner for affordable prices.

Information for summer school students

You can live at the HUFS dormitory during summer school. Accommodation at the Globeedorm costs KRW 400,000 (approximately 320 EUR / 360 USD). International House costs KRW 600,000 (approximately 480 EUR / 540 USD). You can move into the dormitory one day before the program begins and you need to move out one day after the program ends. Earlier check-in is not possible. If you arrive earlier, please book a hotel/hostel room for the first nights.

Finding short-term accommodation in Seoul

If you need short-term accommodation for just a few nights, Agoda can help you find affordable good deals.

Look for short-term accommodation

INJAE (Residence Hall 2)

*For male students only*

Room Type:

Double-bed room only
Fee (Appr.):

• 4 month: 800,000 KRW (700 USD)
• 6 month: 1,200,000 KRW (1055 USD)

Please note: payment of dormitories are straight to Hanyang University

Equipment:

For INJAE Dorm, HYU offers the following types of equipment that perfectly suited to all their students to have the experience where they can feel like home:

• 2 communal bathroom/shower-room per floor
• 2 shelved desks
• 2 chairs, 2 closets
• 1 air-conditioner
• 2 single beds
• 1 trash bin
• 1 cleaning brush
• 2 LAN ports
• 1 wireless router
• 1 DID phone

Dormitory Application Instructions

• Mark “Yes” on our application form when asked about housing.
• Students will receive further info on how to complete Housing Application and choose their room by HYU.
• For more details about HYU ERICA Housing Information, Guidebook and Regulations. You may check this link: Housing information
• You can also check other information about Hanyang University Erica Campus Dormitory through this link: http://hydorm.hanyang.ac.kr/

CHANGEI (Resident Hall 1)

Room Type:

Double-bed room only
Fee (Appr.):

• 4 month: 1,150,000 KRW (850 EUR)
• 6 month: 1,750,000 KRW (885 EUR)

Please note: payment of dormitories are straight to Hanyang University

Equipment:

If you’re looking for a luxurious and budget-friendly dormitory? CHANGEI Resident Hall 1 – It may be just the place for you! Here are the pieces of equipment below:

• 1 bathroom
• 2 shelved desks
• 2 chairs
• 2 closets
• 1 air-conditioner
• 2 single beds
• 1 trash bin
• 1 cleaning brush
• 2 LAN ports
• 1 wireless router
• 1 DID phone

Facility:

For facilities, You may enjoy the once in a lifetime dormitory facility experience that CHANGEI offers:

• Communal kitchen
• Laundry room
• Convenience store
• Stationery store
• Gym
• Cafeteria
• Reading room
• Open space
• Café
• Restaurant
• Coin Karaoke

Dormitory Application Instructions

• Mark “Yes” on our application form when asked about housing.
• Students will receive further info on how to complete the Housing Application and choose their room by HYU.
• For more details about HYU ERICA Housing Information, Guidebook and Regulations. You may check this link: Housing information
• You can also check other information about Hanyang University Erica Campus Dormitory through this link: http://hydorm.hanyang.ac.kr/

You have the chance to stay in the Global E&S student accommodation. Generally, there are Mini Studios, Share Houses, Hotels, Residence available. Depending on your wishes,  all prices are different. We recommend students stay at the guest house as there are convenient facilities for international students.

A rough orientation of the monthly accommodation costs, can be found below:

Room Type 

• Twin: 1,300,000KRW
• Triple: 1,500,000KRW

Please note that room prices can change any time.