POSTECH
Dormitory
Housing
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POSTECH
Dormitory
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POSTECH
Dormitory
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POSTECH
Dormitory
POSTECH
Dormitory
Freshmen are required to live in the Residential College (RC), and some sophomores could also reside in the RC. Junior and senior undergraduate students, as well as graduate students, can apply for general dormitory housing.
- There are a total of 22 buildings, including 17 dormitory buildings for male students, 3 for female students, an RC building, and a community center. The dormitories are comprised of single and double rooms, as shown below.
Dormitory Category Single Room Double Room Community Center Undergraduate MDorm 1, 2, 5th floor of Dorm 19
F5th floor of Female Dorm 3MRC, Dorm 3–8, 10, upper floors of Dorm 20
FRC, Female Dorm 1, Part of Female Dorm 3M3rd floor
F4th floorGraduate MDorm 9, 13, 17, 19
F3rd–4th floors of Female Dorm 3, Upper floors of Dorm 20MDorm 11, 12, 15
FFemale Dorm 2, 2nd floor of Female Dorm 3- - The dormitory buildings are 3 to 5 stories high, and each building includes a lounge, laundry room, communal shower room, and communal restroom. In the RC buildings and Building 20, there is a lounge on each floor, and individual rooms are equipped with a private shower room and restroom.
- Building 16 is designated as the DICE (Dormitory for International Culture Exchange) building, primarily accommodating exchange students and international residents. However, Korean students may also apply for residence through the dormitory director’s announcement and interview process.
Eligibility for Residence
Enrolled students for the current semester can reside in dormitories.
However, special military service personnel (such as professional research personnel) are considered POSTECH students until they obtain their degree. Part-time students may also be admitted to the dormitory with the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies, limited to their period of enrollment.
- According to school regulations, admission to the dormitory may be restricted in the following cases: if a student has received disciplinary action of suspension or higher, has exceeded the maximum period of dormitory use, has an infectious disease, or is deemed unsuitable for communal living by the dormitory director.
Application Period
Apply during the period announced through the POVIS campus bulletin before the start of each semester.
Move-in Application Process
Undergraduate freshmen
- Mandatory residence in RC, individually announced by Mueunjae School of Undergraduate Studies(MSUS).
Graduate freshmen & current student
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STEP 01
POVIS application
- [POVIS > Report/Application > Dormitory/Residential Facilities > Dormitory Use Application or Room Change Application]
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STEP 02
Check room availability and apply for new admission or room change
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STEP 03
Submit the tuberculosis test result
- You must submit the "tuberculosis diagnosis certificate" to the person in charge before moving in.
The dormitory application means that you agree to follow the regulations and rules set by the university. Failure to comply may result in a restriction on admission.
Move-in during the vacation
- Undergraduate students can remain in the dormitory during the vacation for summer/winter sessions or research participation. They must apply during the period announced in the POVIS campus bulletin before each vacation, following the application procedure, to be eligible for accommodation.
Mid-term move-in & room change
| Category | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
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| Request | 1st Semester: March | 2nd Semester: Sept | 1st Half: March, April | 2nd Half: Sept, Oct |
| Move-in and transfer dates | 1 April | 1 October | 1 April, 1 May | 1 October, 1 November |
Application period: From 10 AM on the 11th to 5 PM on the 12th of the application month.
Applications can be made once per semester, and for double rooms, only vacant single beds can be applied for.
Move-in is available between 10 AM and 5 PM on weekdays. (excluding holidays and public holidays)
Dormitory Costs
| Dormitory | Double room | Single Room | |||||
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| General | RC(#20) | RC(#21) | General | #19(Male) | #20(Female) | 24 Community | |
| Usage fee (Undergraduate/4 weeks, Graduate school/month) |
₩145,000 | ₩154,000 | ₩171,000 | ₩244,000 | ₩219,000 | ₩260,000 |
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※ The 24 Community Center requires a deposit of 700,000 KRW and a utility fee of 100,000 KRW per semester in advance.
Maximum usage period
| Program | Undergraduate | Master | Doctor | MS-Phd Integrated |
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| Maximum usage period | 12 semesters | 6 semesters | 12 semesters | 14 semesters |
※ An additional 1.5 times the usage fee will be charged for students using dormitory accommodation beyond the standard semester. (effective from the 2025 spring semester)
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- Last Updated Date: March 28, 2025