What does studying in Korea actually cost?
Pick a university type, a city, and your currency to get an honest, all-in yearly band, tuition plus living, before any scholarship. The figures match our cost guides, so the quiz, the guides, and this tool never disagree.
All-in, first year
IDR 178,000,000 – IDR 313,000,000
≈ ₩14,800,000 – ₩26,000,000 in Korean won
- Tuition (national / public)
- IDR 48,200,000 – IDR 96,400,000₩4,000,000 – ₩8,000,000
- Living in Seoul (per year)
- IDR 130,000,000 – IDR 217,000,000₩10,800,000 – ₩18,000,000
The Master Plan adds the one-time first-year fees most budgets miss (deposit, flights, setup, and the residence card), and pairs them with the financial-proof and visa-timing planners.
Planning estimates for a bachelor's program, before any scholarship or funding. Tuition swings on national vs private; living swings on city. Confirm tuition with each university.
Currency conversions are approximate, updated Jul 2026. Universities bill tuition in Korean won.
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