Cost of Studying in South Korea from India

Cost Breakdown

A transparent, detailed breakdown of every cost: tuition, living, accommodation, insurance, and hidden expenses, all in INR.

Tuition Fees by University Type

University Type	Undergraduate	Postgraduate	PhD
National/Public Universities	₹1.5–3L/sem	₹2–4L/sem	₹2–4.5L/sem
Private Universities	₹3–5.5L/sem	₹3.5–6L/sem	₹3–5L/sem
Language Programs (어학당)	₹1.2–2L/sem	—	—

* Per semester. 2 semesters per year. Fees vary by programme and university.

City	Rent	Food	Transport	Total/Month
Seoul	₹25,000–50,000	₹12,000–18,000	₹3,000–5,000	₹40,000–73,000
Busan	₹18,000–35,000	₹10,000–15,000	₹2,500–4,000	₹30,500–54,000
Daejeon	₹15,000–30,000	₹10,000–14,000	₹2,000–3,500	₹27,000–47,500
Pohang/Suwon	₹12,000–25,000	₹9,000–13,000	₹2,000–3,000	₹23,000–41,000

₹12,000–25,000/month

Pros: Cheapest, safe, near campus

Cons: Limited availability, curfew rules

₹25,000–50,000/month

Pros: Independence, private kitchen

Cons: Key deposit (₹3–8L), utilities extra

₹15,000–25,000/month

Pros: No deposit, furnished, flexible

Cons: Very small rooms, shared facilities

₹20,000–35,000/month

Pros: Affordable, social, spacious

Cons: Finding compatible flatmates

Visa Application Fee

~₹5,000

Health Insurance

₹2,500–4,000/month

Residence Card (ARC)

~₹2,500

Textbooks & Materials

₹5,000–15,000/sem

Return Flight (Annual)

₹25,000–45,000

Phone Plan

₹2,000–4,000/month

Country	Tuition/Year	Living/Year	Total/Year
South Korea	₹3–5.5L/yr	₹3.5–5L/yr	₹6.5–10.5L/yr
United Kingdom	₹15–30L/yr	₹10–15L/yr	₹25–45L/yr
Australia	₹12–25L/yr	₹8–12L/yr	₹20–37L/yr
Canada	₹10–20L/yr	₹7–10L/yr	₹17–30L/yr
Germany	₹0.5–2L/yr	₹7–10L/yr	₹7.5–12L/yr

* Approximate annual costs in INR. Actual costs vary by university, city, and lifestyle.

Our counsellors can create a detailed cost estimate based on your chosen university, city, and programme.