Housing Accommodations
Exchange students have several housing options, including dormitories, goshiwons, and other off-campus accommodations such as Airbnb. I personally chose to apply for the dorms since they are on campus, offering convenience and a less stressful living experience.
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For those interested in off-campus housing, more information can be found below. Please note that Yonsei University has no affiliation with the housing service providers listed below.
Yonsei Dormitories
Yonsei University offers two dormitory options for exchange students:
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SK Global House
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Single Room: 3,000,000 KRW
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Double Room: 2,000,000 KRW
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International House (Female Only)
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Double Room: 1,680,000 KRW
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For a comparison of both dormitories, refer to the details on the right.
Yonsei Dorm Application Timeline
*Note: This timeline is for Spring 2025; dates may vary.
December 10th 2024
10:00 KST
Dorm Application Opens
December 18th 2024
5:00 KST
Dorm Application Results
February 3rd 2025
Roommate Request Application Opens
February 23rd 2025
10:00 KST
Dorm Check-In
December 17th 2024
24:00 KST
Dorm Application Ends
January 7th 2025
24:00 KST
Dorm Payment Deadline
February 9th 2025
Roommate Request Application Ends
February 22nd 2025
11:00 KST
Dorm Check-Out
Yonsei Dorm Application
**Dormitory spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.**
According to the Yonsei SAY Program, dormitory spots fill up quickly due to limited availability. However, I was able to apply smoothly and secure the dorm I wanted.
You can find the 2025 Spring Housing Application details [here] and access the application site [here]
During the application process, you will need to provide the following details:
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General Information: Gender and emergency contact
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Extra Information: Guardian’s address and contact details
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Housing Preferences: Your 1st and 2nd choice dormitory (One must be SK Global House, and the other must be International House. You cannot select SK Global for both choices.)
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Agreement Section: Read and check the required agreements
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Lifestyle Questions: Preferred bedtime, smoking habits, and any sleeping habits
I was able to access the application site a few hours before it officially opened, allowing me to enter my information in advance and submit it immediately once the application became available.
Make sure to apply as soon as possible, as spots fill up quickly!
Dorm Payment
Once the results are released, accepted students will be prompted to pay for their dormitory.
Payment Options:
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Wire transfer through a local bank
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Wire transfer through a transaction service
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WISE
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FLYWIRE
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Yonsei will send a payment link for this service
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(Select the [2025 SPRING/FALL] option when paying through Flywire)
Payments can be made in any currency, but students are responsible for transaction fees. Be sure to submit your payment by the due date, factoring in processing times for wire transfers.
I chose WISE because it offered lower transaction fees. To complete the payment, I created an account, added Yonsei University as the recipient, and filled in the necessary details provided in the email from the Yonsei dormitory and on the dorm application portal.
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Payment Timeline:
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December 18, 2024 – Transferred payment via WISE
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December 23, 2024 – Yonsei received the payment
Once Yonsei receives the payment, they will update the Confirmation of Payment document on the dorm application portal under Bill & Receipt.
Roommate Request
If you have a preferred roommate, you can submit a request after completing your dorm payment. To do so, log into the dorm application portal and enter your roommate’s SAY ID number. Both you and your roommate must send and approve the request for it to be finalized.​
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When I attempted to request my friend as a roommate, I was able to log into the portal and enter her SAY ID number successfully. However, a few hours later, the Yonsei portal went down, preventing us from logging in. To ensure our request was processed, we emailed SK Global House and asked them to manually assign our request.
Required Document for Check-in
A TB test report is required upon check-in at the dorms. Acceptable tests include an X-ray, skin test, or blood test. Test results dated on or after December 1, 2024, will be accepted.
Check-in Day
I checked in at SK Global House on Sunday, February 23rd, around noon, and the process was smooth and efficient, with little to no wait time. I simply filled out an application form, presented my TB test result and passport, and promptly received my dorm key card without any hassle.