Student Life
Costs
Costs 
Estimated living expenses will depend on the student's lifestyle. 
Living costs in Pohang (where the campus is located) are relatively lower than in Seoul, the Capital city of Korea.
Tuition

Tuition fees vary depending on your area of study. Every year, in January, the tuition fees will be decided; thus, it is subject to change.
* For exchange students, the tuition may be waived completely or partially depending on the partnership agreement between your school and HGU.

Tuition (per semester, as of FALL 2025)
Freshman (1st Semester) 4,023,000 KRW
Freshman (2nd Semester) 3,843,000 KRW
Humanities & Social Science 3,171,000 KRW
Engineering & Arts 4,068,000 KRW
Combination of Areas 3,618,000 KRW
Visiting Students 3,000 USD
Exchange Students Depending on your institution's agreement with Handong Global University
Major Expenses
Category Amount
Dormitory Fee Approx. 900,000 KRW per semester
Transportation from/to Airport to/from HGU Campus (one way) Approx. 130,000 KRW
Orientation Fee Approx. 370,000 KRW one time
Health Insurance Fee Approx. 500,000 KRW per semester
Cost of Living
While the cost of living may vary depending on the student's lifestyle, a monthly fee of 500,000 KRW at minimum will be necessary to cover for meals and other expenses.
Category Amount
Meal (On-campus) 4,000 ~ 15,000 KRW per meal
Meal (Off-campus) 10,000 KRW ~ per meal
Public Transportation 1,200 KRW (HGU - Yangdeok area) ~
Coffee or Tea 6,000 KRW ~
Textbook Expenses

Approx. 50,000 KRW ~  400,000 KRW

Fast Food Restaurant 10,000 KRW ~
Bedding Set (including a bed sheet, a blanket, a pillow, a pillowcase) Approx. 100,000 KRW
USIM 70,000 KRW per 6 months
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