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CAMPUS HOUSING
Housing options for international students, both on and off campus.
Gyeongju City Joint Student Residence
Singyeongju University operates the Gyeongju Joint Student Dormitory in cooperation with the City of Gyeongju and neighboring universities. Through this collaboration, students can enjoy high-quality dormitory facilities at an affordable cost.
Unlike typical dormitories, each room is equipped with a private bathroom and shower, offering a comfortable living environment similar to a private residence.
Facilities Overview
Residence Capacity
- Total capacity: 406 students
- Male students: 132
- Female students: 374
In-Room Furnishings
- Bed, Mattress, Desk, Chair, Wardrobe, Trash bin
Staff Directory
| Position | Extension | |
|---|---|---|
| Team Leader | +82-54-770-3522 | |
| Dormitory Supervisor | +82-54-770-9900 | |
| Dormitory Supervisor | +82-54-770-3891 |
What to Bring
Provided: Bed, mattress, desk, chair, wardrobe, trash bin
Personal items: Bedding, toiletries, drying rack, desk lamp, and other personal belongings (e.g., personal PC)
Prohibited Items
Heating devices: Electric blankets, heaters, irons, etc. (strictly prohibited)
Appliances: TV, refrigerator, rice cooker, gas stove, etc. (not allowed)
Inquiries
- Dormitory Office: +82-54-770-9900
- Administrative Office: +82-54-770-9910
- Fax: +82-54-741-0160
Admission Procedure & Dormitory Fee Payment
For new students, dormitory application must be submitted through the dormitory section of the admission application. Returning students and students resuming enrollment must apply for dormitory admission every semester. Only applicants who pay the dormitory fee within the designated period will be eligible for admission.
| Move-in Period | Management Fee | Meal Fee | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 weeks | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Within 8 weeks | - | 75% | 100% |
| After 8 weeks | - | 50% | 100% |
| Note | For move-in after 4 weeks, fees are calculated on a weekly basis. | ||
Move-out Procedure & Refund Policy
Students who move out during the semester (leave of absence, off-campus residence, early employment, etc.) must complete the move-out procedure at the dormitory office. If the student cannot visit in person, a proxy may complete the process. Room key and access card must be returned to receive the deposit refund.
| Move-out Period | Management Fee | Meal Fee | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 weeks | 75% | 75% | 100% |
| Within 8 weeks | 50% | 50% | 100% |
| After 8 weeks | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Students may choose to live off campus depending on personal preference, length of stay, and budget. Below are common housing types in Korea.
Studio (“One-room”)
A studio apartment (aka “one-room” or “office-tel” in Korean) is a fully-furnished, single room apartment with a toilet/shower and kitchen. It is usually equipped with air-conditioning and heating, a desk, wardrobe, mini fridge, induction stove, washing-machine and depending on the house, a microwave. The monthly rent tends to range from ₩300,000 to ₩600,000 per month. However, there is a significant deposit to be paid so studio apartments are recommended for those who plan to stay for at least 6 months in Korea. The deposit can be anywhere from ₩2,000,000 up to ₩10,000,000. You will always get the deposit back when you leave as long as you have kept the place in reasonable condition. If not, the damage will be deducted from your deposit. Usually, residents will have to pay a monthly management fee, water, gas and electricity bills, though some studio apartment rents are inclusive of these fees. Landlords are usually willing to reduce your monthly rent if you increase your deposit.
Goshiwon
Goshiwon is a very small room rented monthly by students or workers. Goshiwon rooms are very basic and small but the rent is very cheap. Goshiwon life is very similar to dormitory lifestyle. Everybody has their own room and the bathroom and kitchen are shared. Rooms are usually facilitated with wireless internet, a bed, a desk and depending on the house, a TV. Residents are typically not allowed to bring friends or be very loud. Nearly every goshiwon has a kitchen with basic appliances, free rice, kimchi, seaweed and if you are lucky, free noodles as well. The rent ranges anywhere from ₩200,000 to ₩600,000.
Boarding House
In a typical Korean boarding house (aka “Hasukjib” in Korean), rooms are private and small but the kitchen and bathrooms are shared – much like goshiwons. The main difference between the two is that boarding houses provide residents with two meals a day. Usually the Korean landlady or caretaker lady lives in the same building or nearby and cooks two meals a day, usually breakfast and dinner. Some places even do the laundry for you. The rent, including meals, ranges anywhere from ₩500,000 to ₩800,000.