Tuition is the biggest expense. In colleges and universities all over the country, undergraduates need about 1 10,000 yuan, and postgraduates need 1. 30,000 yuan; Private universities are higher (Korean education is mainly private), and the undergraduate needs are about 1. 80 thousand yuan, graduate students need 20 thousand yuan. Korean schools provide 30% of tuition fees as basic scholarships to students every year, and there will be more scholarships for those who study well. If you go to Korea to study for a master's degree in science and engineering, most of them are free of tuition and only need living expenses.
It is understood that there are many scholarships in Korea, especially in famous national universities. Foreign students with excellent grades can get scholarships or reduce tuition fees. The specific amount of scholarship depends on the students' academic performance. The regulations and the amount of scholarships vary from university to university. Students can ask clearly when applying in China. For graduate students, some universities not only provide free tuition and living expenses for international students who become teaching assistants, but also give them monthly grants.
The details of tuition and living expenses are as follows:
Tuition for studying in Korea
Generally, students from China go to Korea to study in the language center affiliated to Korean universities, and then enter the specialized courses of universities one year later.
The language center is held once every three months, and the cost is between 7000 and 9000 RMB. According to the calculation that most students study for four semesters, the cost of learning Korean in one year is about RMB 30,000, which is lower than the cost of many Korean training courses in China, so it can be said that it is quite cost-effective.
After entering specialized courses, the tuition fees of most colleges and universities are between 30,000 yuan and 40,000 yuan, and the graduate students are around 50,000 yuan. South Korea's low tuition fees come from many policies introduced by the Korean government to attract international students, and the government gives universities huge financial support. South Korea has low tuition fees and scholarships are easy to apply for. Take graduate students as an example. The admission notice issued by South Korea to international students usually comes with about half of scholarships, and students with excellent conditions can even get full bonuses.
Living expenses for studying in Korea
Like China, the cost of living in big cities and small and medium-sized cities in South Korea is quite different. Generally speaking, the cost of living in non-Seoul area is about 30,000-40,000 RMB a year, and that in Seoul area is 50,000-60,000 RMB. Accommodation is a relatively large expenditure for international students. The monthly rent for dormitories (2-4 people) in Korean universities is between 600-900 RMB. The host family includes breakfast and dinner, and the monthly food cost is between 3000-4000 RMB.
In addition to host families and school dormitories, renting a house outside is the accommodation method for most international students. The rent in Seoul is about 2,000 yuan per month, and the situation of subsequent areas and rooms will fluctuate.
Korean universities have canteens, and the cost of the set meal is about 20-30 RMB. There are also many international students who cook their own meals, and the monthly food and beverage expenses will be greatly reduced. Generally speaking, the price of meat in South Korea is higher than that in China, and seafood and aquatic products are cheaper. Students can reasonably match three meals according to their own tastes.
South Korea's study abroad transportation fee
On the whole, as in big cities in China, buses cost more than three yuan, and taxis cost around 10 yuan.
Salary for studying in Korea
It is understood that there are no restrictions on international students working in Korea, and working during holidays can almost maintain tuition and living expenses for one year. For example, engaged in simple cosmetics packaging in the factory assembly line, about 200 yuan/day; Send newspapers around 240 yuan/day; As a waiter in a barbecue shop, about 8,000 yuan/month; As a Chinese teacher, I can work 5-6 hours a day and get about 8,000 yuan a month.