South Korea Cost & living Questions

Students renting privately in South Korea may pay around KRW 180,000 to 361,250 a month for basic utilities in an 85 square meter apartment, about KRW 23,000 to 72,000 for a mobile plan and roughly KRW 20,000 to 50,000 for broadband. Roommates can split these costs.

MBBS tuition in South Korea typically runs around KRW 4 to 10 million a year at national and public universities and KRW 10 to 16 million at private universities. Most universities collect fees every semester, so a single payment is about half. Check each university's official fee page.

The estimated first-year total cost of studying in South Korea for Indian students is around INR 12 L to INR 22 L. This covers tuition, living costs, visa fees, application fees, health insurance, a one-way flight, language exam fees and miscellaneous costs, so confirm each figure.

After one semester, which is about 6 months, international students in South Korea can usually work up to 20 hours per week during term time and unlimited hours during vacations. Rules can change, so confirm the latest limits with your university and the official immigration page.

A master's degree in South Korea typically costs between KRW 4.2 million and KRW 12 million per year. It is usually a two-year postgraduate programme, so your overall budget depends on the university and course. Check official university pages for the latest costs.

Engineering and computer science tuition in South Korea typically averages KRW 6,500,000 to KRW 9,800,000 per year. Laboratory and technical subjects carry higher credit surcharges than humanities, and national universities are heavily subsidised compared with private institutions. Check each university's official page for current fees.

To save money in South Korea, start in a dorm or goshiwon, eat at university cafeterias and use public transport. Use convenience store 1+1 deals, open a local student bank account and buy household items cheaply. A strong English or TOPIK score may unlock tuition discounts.

The GKS Graduate scholarship is South Korea's premier government scholarship. It covers a full tuition waiver, an economy return flight, a typical monthly living stipend of KRW 1,000,000, health insurance and a KRW 200,000 settlement allowance. The master's route runs three years, including one year of Korean language training.