[Student Service] Common living options in South Korea
1. Dormitory
Our school dorms are open to all students of Hanyang University. However, a quota system limits the number of students allowed in, as there is a hard cap on resident capacity. Dorm applications for foreign students work on a first-come-first-served basis, so if you intend to apply for our dorm rooms, you must apply as early as you can.
One thing to note about dormitory living is that expenses are paid per semester, and not monthly. Therefore, you will need to pay 2,828,000 (KRW) for the upcoming semester if you wish to use a single room (additional pricing information can be found on the official dormitory website). For maintenance purposes, there is a 10-day closing period between each semester. However, students that are unable to return home are allowed to stay during that period by paying an additional fee. Applications for the closing period are usually made available before vacation, so if you were to enter, please be keen on the dormitory schedule.
We strongly recommend using a dormitory for your first semester in Korea.
More information about Hanyang University’s dormitory living can be found on the official website: 한양대학교 학생생활관 (hanyang.ac.kr)
2. Renting rooms near Hanyang University
Common rental price range: 400,000~650,000 (KRW) monthly
Average deposit amount: 3,000,000~10,000,000 (KRW)
Many South Korean university students choose to live in one-rooms (studio rooms) near their school. For Hanyang University, many students rent rooms at Wangsimni. For this, monthly rents range between 400,000 (KRW) to 650,000 (KRW); and can scale even higher for cleaner, larger rooms. South Korea has a certain security deposit system, with deposits normally starting at 3,000,000 (KRW) to 10,000,000 (KRW). Most rooms near Wangsimni seem to require a 5,000,000 (KRW) security deposit with a 500,000 monthly rent. Typically, the more you deposit, the less you pay on rent. Please refer to the following online guide for more information on renting a one-room in South Korea.
https://expatguidekorea.com/article/how-to-rent-a-one-room-in-seoul.html
3. Officetels
Common rental price range: 500,000~800,000 (KRW) monthly
Average deposit amount: 30,000,000~100,000,000 (KRW)
In South Korea, an officetel (Korean: 오피스텔, a portmanteau of 'office' and 'hotel'), is a multi-purpose building with residential and commercial units. These are usually considered more expensive and cleaner variants of one rooms and are of course, much pricier than normal one rooms. Officetels generally require larger deposits and rental fees, but some students do seem to prefer them. These can also be options for you during your stay in South Korea.
4. Gosiwons, One Roomtels, and
Common rental price range: 300,000~500,000 (KRW) monthly
Average deposit amount: None~500,000 (KRW)
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