"How much does it cost to study in Korea for a year? How much is the cost of living? How much do I have to pay for tuition? Are there any scholarships? Students who plan to study in South Korea must not avoid the issue of the cost of studying abroad.
In fact, studying abroad in Europe and the United States often costs a few.
10. Compared with millions, Korean tuition fees are relatively low.
So how much does it really cost to study in South Korea? Let's take a look!
Fees at a glance
01 Tuition
No matter which country you study in, tuition fees account for a large part of your expenses. However, different schools charge different fees, and tuition fees are mainly affected by the following factors:Public or Private:Tuition fees in public schools are much lower than those in private schools. Let's look at the geographical location.
Geographical location: For universities of the same nature, the tuition fees of schools in the Tokyo metropolitan area will be slightly higher than those of local schools. Type of Major:Humanities and social studies tuition fees are generally required for one yearRMB 3-50,000, science and engineering, art and sports, medical majors have higher tuition fees, one yearAbout RMB 6-100,000Different Educational Qualifications:In the case of the same type of major, the master's fair will have more tuition than the undergraduate admission. 
02 Living expenses
The cost of living cannot be generalized, after all, everyone's consumption level and consumption methods are different. Excluding the slight difference in prices caused by geographical location, I will give you an overview of the cost. Clothing:If you don't pursue brand-name clothing, the streets and alleys of South Korea are full of suitable clothing stores, especially in major subway stations, there are also a dazzling array of seasonal clothing, and there are even many clothes that are unexpectedly cheap. Food:Korean "domestic" food, especially meat**, is expensive. Due to the small land area, the variety of fruits and vegetables is not very rich, most of them rely on imports and the storage cost is high, and fresh vegetables and fruits are expensive. If you're renting a house and cooking your own mealsAbout RMB 3,500 per monthIt is a nutrient intake that can meet daily needs. Eating out is about 100-150 yuan per person.
Live:The school has a normal double room dormitory9,000-10,000 yuan per semester。If you are renting a house off-campus, without considering the upfront deposit, depending on the newness of the facilities, oneroom is generally 1800-3000 yuan per month. OK:South Korea has relatively developed mass transportation, and you can take a bus or subway within a specified distanceA one-way trip is generally 1,300 won, which is equivalent to 7-8 yuanThe starting fare of a taxi is generally 3,300-3,800 won, which is equivalent to about 20 yuan. 
03 Miscellaneous
South Korea's major news agencies often launch new traffic**, which can meet daily traffic needs, and the communication fee is averageRMB 300 per month. Coupled with the fact that it is now necessary to enroll in the National Health Insurance (NHI) on an obligatory basis, yesRMB 260 per month.
In addition to the above-mentioned basic expenses, there are also expenses such as textbook fees, beauty and makeup, regular travel, etc., all of which require financial support.
If you can develop good personal consumption habits and do what you can, without considering scholarships, it is more sufficient to prepare 8-100,000 yuan a year for humanities and social sciences majors, and 12-150,000 yuan for science and engineering and art and sports majors. 
04 Scholarships
There are two main types of scholarships at Korean universities: freshman scholarships and scholarships for current students. The school will only offer freshman scholarships in the first semester of enrollment. The Freshman Scholarship is mainly based on the language scores submitted at the time of application; Scholarships for current students are based on transcripts from the previous semester and the latest TOPIK grade achieved after admission. It is very important to learn Korean well in advanceBoth scholarships are basicallyTuition fees will be reduced by 30% to 100%.The higher the grades, the higher the percentage of tuition fee waivers that can be obtained. 1
Recommended for cost-effective universities to study in South Korea
01 Seoul City University
Seoul City University is one of the few public universities in the Seoul area, and is known in the Seoul area for its low tuition fees and high-quality teaching. As we all know, universities in the Seoul area are mainly private universities, and the tuition fee is relatively high, and the tuition fee for one semester of ordinary undergraduate is basically about 3.2 million to 3.4 million won. However, the tuition fee for one semester of undergraduate studies at Seoul City University hovers around 120,130,000 won, which can be said to be quite cheap. And Seoul City University is also ranked very highlyKorean universities are ranked around 10thTherefore, Seoul City University is one of the most cost-effective schools in the Seoul area. I would like to remind you here that such a school with a superior location, low tuition fees and excellent rankings can imagine that the entrance threshold of the school is relatively high.
Take undergraduates, for exampleMost majors require a level of Korean language level 4 or higher, and some majors must submit a bilingual transcript in English and Korean。Although it is cost-effective, there is also a certain difficulty in applying, so you need to apply carefully.
02 Busan National University
As the largest port in South Korea and the second largest city in South Korea, Busan's geographical location and economic advantages are self-evident. As the representative of the highest university in Busan, Busan National University is definitely the best value for money.
First of all, Pusan National University is second only to Seoul National University in the ranking of national and public universities, and according to the QS World Rankings in recent years, its ranking has also been steadily rising.
Secondly,Tuition fees are low。For example, the tuition fee for undergraduate students is about 1.7 million won per semester, and the price level in Busan is lower than that in Seoul, so the burden of living and studying is relatively small.
Finally, the Busan University Scholarship is very diverse. There are many systems for entrance scholarships and various types of scholarships after entering the school. As long as you study hard, it is not difficult to get a scholarship at all.
03 Kyungpook National University
Kyungpook National University is located in Daegu Metropolitan City and has a reputation as the "highest comprehensive university south of the Han River" in Korea (Seoul National University is located north of the Han River). As one of the representatives of national and public universities, Kyungpook National University's tuition fees are also relatively low. Taking undergraduate tuition as an example, the cost is basically the same as that of Pusan National UniversityThe tuition fee for one semester is about 1.7 million won。Similarly, Kyungpook National University has also set up a very rich scholarship system, and as long as you are proactive and study hard, I believe that you can reduce a lot of tuition fees every semester. 
04 Kookmin University
Kookmin University, located in Seoul, isSouth Korea is ranked relatively high as a private university。Some students may ask, Kookmin University is a private university, and the cost will definitely be relatively high, how can it be more cost-effective? This is because Kookmin University has a wide range of scholarships, and the reductions are quite large. For example, after the admission of the undergraduate topik**, it willForty percent reduction in tuition fees；TOPIK level 4 and above will not only reduce the tuition fee, but also will have a subsidy of 1 million to 2 million yuan this semester. Isn't that exciting? In addition, students will receive a relatively high amount of scholarship according to their grades. For some students who want to study in the Seoul area but are worried about the heavy burden, Kookmin University is a good choice. 
05 Chungnam National University
Chungnam National University, located in Daejeon Metropolitan City, is one of the prestigious national universities in South Korea.
The tuition fees of national universities are relatively low compared to private universities, and the fees of Chungnam National University can be referred to Pusan National UniversityBasically, it's about 1.7 million won per semester. In addition, it is worth mentioning that Chungnam National University's application materials for the Faculty of Languages are simpler than those of other national universities. For example,Proof of property from the Language Institute is not required。Therefore, if you feel pressured to apply for a property certificate, Chungnam National University must be your best choice.