Inbound

홈 GLOBAL MOBILITY Inbound Campus life & Living

  The Office of International Affairs (OIA) conducts an orientation to provide exchange students with important information about the university,

  its academic system, campus facilities, immigration and visa regulations, as well as other vital support services.

  This is to ensure exchange students attend the orientation and have sufficient time to adjust to their new home, dormitory, and community here at SeoulTech.

 ▶ Academic Transcript

  An English version of the academic transcript will be sent to the exchange student’s home institution via email.
  Please inform us if an original copy is required.

 ▶ Insurance : National Health Insurance Service, NHIS

•  National Health Insurance is a mandatory program implemented by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Korea and is not optional.

• It applies regardless of whether students have private insurance.

• Once students apply for their Alien Registration Card (ARC) after arrival in Korea and the physical card is issued, their information will be updated in the National Health Insurance system, and they will be automatically enrolled.

  As of 2026, the monthly National Health Insurance premium is KRW 79,310. Payment notices are sent each month to the student’s registered residence in Korea.

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  ▶ Buddy Program : International Student Club, ISC

•  ISC (International Student Club) is a student organization at SeoulTech that operates a buddy program for international students.

•  During their stay in Korea, exchange students are supported by ISC members to help make their campus life more enjoyable and enriching.

   

•   - Instagram : @isc_seoultech

 ▶ Cost of Living in Korea

  Living expenses for an average student in Korea are estimated at $1000 to $1200 per month.

  However, these expenses can vary depending on student's spending habits and living situation.

 ▶ On-Campus Housing

•  - SeoulTech does not guarantee accommodation for exchange students.

   - Please be advised that some dormitory buildings are aging. As a result, the room conditions and facilities may not meet all students' expectations.

   - In Room: Bed, desk, chair, closet, drawer, internet access

     ※ Bedding (linens, pillows, blankets etc.) is not provided. Students must bring their own.

   - Communal areas: Vending machines, coin-operated laundry rooms (washers/dryers), fitness center, hot/cold water purifiers, study rooms, seminar rooms, an on-site cafe and campus cafeteria

     ※ Dormitory cafeteria is available only to students who have paid the meal fee

▶ Off-Campus Housing

 - SeoulTech does not collaborate with any private housing companies. Housing information is provided solely for students’ convenience. 

   ※ If any dispute arises between a housing provider and a student, the university will not assume any responsibility.