Off-Campus Housing
Off-campus accommodation
Airbnb
You may consider short‑ to medium‑term stays through Airbnb, which is especially popular among international students and visitors. This can be a flexible option for those who prefer a fully furnished space with no long‑term commitment. Airbnb accommodations vary widely in location, size, and price, but they typically include essential amenities such as Wi‑Fi, kitchen access, and laundry facilities. Many guests find that booking near Subway Line 6 or Line 2 offers particularly convenient access to campus and the city, and you can even filter your search to include house‑share or room‑share options. Keep in mind that prices can be higher than other options—especially during peak seasons—and service fees may apply. For more information, please visit www.airbnb.com.
Gositels
There are quite a lot of private student accommodations called ‘Gositel’ around the campus. It is mostly like a tiny self-contained furnished room with shared kitchen and laundry. These accommodations vary widely in terms of room size, rate, meals, cleaning, and laundry services. Prices range from approximately 350,000 KRW to 700,000 KRW per month, and the average price is about 500,000 KRW. For more detailed information, please visit goshipages. (http://goshipages.com) staykorea. (https://www.staykorea.org)
Share house
There are many private student accommodations called "sharehouses" around the campus. A sharehouse is a communal living space where multiple residents share common areas such as the kitchen, living room, and laundry facilities, while having their own private rooms. These accommodations vary widely in terms of room size, rates, meal options, and cleaning services. Prices range from approximately 400,000 KRW to 800,000 KRW per month, with the average price being about 600,000 KRW. For more detailed information, please visit staykorea.
- staykorea (https://www.staykorea.org)
- instagram (https://www.instagram.com/staykorea.kr)
Studios
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Private studios are an open plan with a bathroom and a kitchen area. Often landlords of those privately owned studios require a security deposit (key money) ranging from 3,000,000KRW ~ 10,000,000KRW plus a monthly rental around 500,000 KRW depending on the size and the quality of the studio. Of course, if you are looking for something bigger than a small studio in Seoul, the more expensive the key money will be. The link is a list and pictures of privately owned studios around Korea University
EnkorStay
EnkorStay (https://stay.enkor.kr/ko?utm_source=univ&utm_medium=Korea&utm_campaign=Summerschool) is a housing platform tailored for international students in Korea. Unlike Airbnb, which mainly targets short-term travelers, EnkorStay focuses on affordable, mid-to-long-term stays near universities. All rooms are fully furnished and managed by verified local hosts, with support for residence certificates, bedding rental, and multilingual assistance. Monthly cultural events also help students adjust to life in Korea.
Korea University students can use the coupon code KoreaU10 to get a 10% discount off the service fee (not the full accommodation price) when booking through EnkorStay.
Check list before signing a lease with Gositel or Studios
- What options does the studio/gositel come with?
- Does it have a washer and dryer?
- Is the laundry facility communal?
- What is inclusive in the monthly rent?
- Are utilities paid separately by each tenant?
- How much is the monthly maintenance fee?
- Is internet access provided?
- How is garbage disposed?
Korean Homestay
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Private Homestay Korea (http://homestaykorea.com) can put students in touch with families willing to host for a homestay student, and reservations are available in English.
Check List before signing a lease with a homestay
- Does the boarding house offer only shared rooms? When is breakfast and dinner served?
- Do they let you use the kitchen?
- What is the bathroom facility like?
- How many people share each bathroom?
- Is there a dryer?
- How is the room furnished?
- Is there internet access? If so, is it free of charge?
- Do you do your own laundry or does the “manager/owner” do everyone’s laundry?