The University of Seoul charges 728,000 won a semester for a two- or three-person dormitory room and 1,048,000 won a semester for a room in its International House, according to its dormitory page. Meals are not included. That is the only Seoul university housing price list I could confirm from an official page, and the page does not state which year the fees apply to. This guide sets out what it says and what I could not verify for other Seoul universities.
Details come from the University of Seoul’s English dormitory page, checked on 28 October 2026. All amounts are in South Korean won. Because the page is undated, confirm current fees with the university before you apply.
University of Seoul housing options
| Option | Rooms | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| International House | Units for two to five people, each person in their own room | 1,048,000 won a semester |
| Dormitory (Residence Hall) | Two- and three-person rooms | 728,000 won a semester |
| Guesthouse | Single rooms, priority to foreigners | 588,000 won a month or 44,000 won a day |
- Who can apply: undergraduate and graduate students, including freshmen, and postdoctoral researchers.
- How to apply: check the selection plan in the Residence Hall notices, then apply online during the application period, submitting any extra documents at the same time.
- Selection: applicants are chosen by lottery. If International House is oversubscribed, priority goes to applicants with special circumstances or to graduate students.
- Meals: not covered by the fee. You buy them at the on-campus student cafeteria.
- Vacations: holiday periods need a separate application.
Because places are allocated by lottery, a dormitory place is not guaranteed. Plan a backup, and ask the university’s international office what it recommends for students who are not selected.
What I could not verify
I could not confirm current fees from the official pages of Seoul National University, Yonsei, Korea University or other Seoul universities, so this guide covers the University of Seoul only. I have not listed private housing types, deposit systems or neighbourhoods, and I have not quoted rents, because I could not check them against reliable sources. If you rent privately, view the room in person or on a live video call, get a written contract and never pay before you have one. Before you commit, read our guide to university halls versus private housing, the checklist of what to look for before you sign and our safety guide.
FAQs about student accommodation in Seoul
How much does a University of Seoul dormitory cost?
The university lists 728,000 won a semester for a two- or three-person dormitory room and 1,048,000 won a semester for International House. The page does not give a year.
Are meals included?
No. The university says meals must be bought at the on-campus student cafeteria.
How are dormitory places allocated?
By lottery after online applications. If International House is oversubscribed, graduate students and applicants with special circumstances get priority.
Sources
All checked 28 October 2026.
