Last updated 2024.03.22
Finding Housing
As noted in the Housing Types section of the handbook, after obtaining affiliation with a Korean university, either as a visiting faculty member, a special student, or even a student enrolled in a Korean language program, you may become eligible to reside in university housing. As such, all grantees are encouraged to inquire with their affiliate contact/professor as to possible university housing. If the affiliate contact/professor does not have information about housing, grantees may wish to inquire directly with the university housing office or international student office. Both of these offices may also be able to provide housing suggestions for facilities near campus which past visitors have utilized.
Other places to look for housing: DISCLAIMER: Inclusion of information about a particular housing site or app is not an endorsement of said service by KAEC/Fulbright Korea. This information is provided for reference only, as an initial jumping off point for grantees.
Metropolitan and Provincial Websites
Local government websites for metropolitan and provincial areas often have information on living and working in their area. This information may include details on housing types and processes. Some local governments also provide lists of real estate agencies (부동산) with English-language services.
Seoul Metropolitan Government Website: Living in Seoul
Daejeon Metropolitan City: Living in Daejeon
Busan Metropolitan Government Website: Housing
Facebook
There are several Facebook pages which offer housing listings. These pages may also serve as communities for the buying and selling of second-hand furniture, cooking appliances, etc. for housing. Note: About two thirds of the grantees for whom this handbook was designed are based in Seoul. If you are not based in Seoul, please substitute the name of your placement city or province when looking for Facebook housing or buy & sell groups.
General Applications & Websites
Apps/sites that may require more Korean proficiency
Other places to look for housing: DISCLAIMER: Inclusion of information about a particular housing site or app is not an endorsement of said service by KAEC/Fulbright Korea. This information is provided for reference only, as an initial jumping off point for grantees.
Metropolitan and Provincial Websites
Local government websites for metropolitan and provincial areas often have information on living and working in their area. This information may include details on housing types and processes. Some local governments also provide lists of real estate agencies (부동산) with English-language services.
Seoul Metropolitan Government Website: Living in Seoul
Daejeon Metropolitan City: Living in Daejeon
Busan Metropolitan Government Website: Housing
There are several Facebook pages which offer housing listings. These pages may also serve as communities for the buying and selling of second-hand furniture, cooking appliances, etc. for housing. Note: About two thirds of the grantees for whom this handbook was designed are based in Seoul. If you are not based in Seoul, please substitute the name of your placement city or province when looking for Facebook housing or buy & sell groups.
- Seoul Housing
- Seoul Housing, Rooms, Apartments, Sublets
- International Student Housing in Seoul
- Expat Women in Korea
- Expat Women in Korea Buy and Sell
- Buy and Sell in Seoul
- Seoul Buy & Sell
General Applications & Websites
- Ziptoss
- Simple Spaces (for shared residences)
- Goshipages (for goshiwon)
Apps/sites that may require more Korean proficiency