Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Amal
From: ECE Paris
To: KNU
2025 β’ Fall
Roots , Molly, Hello Foreigner, 2sim for nightlife. Downtown has a lot of stores for shopping and also for entertainment. North Gate in front of the campus forβ¦..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
200
Where was it located?
Cheomsongwan inside de campus
How can someone find this place?
University email
Would you recommend it?
Yes, but curfew between 1-5 Am
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Roots , Molly, Hello Foreigner, 2sim for nightlife. Downtown has a lot of stores for shopping and also for entertainment. North Gate in front of the campus for cheap dinner until 9PM only
Which classes do you recommend⦠or not?
Donβt choose NLP
Do you have some tips?
The campus was huge and very beautiful. There is a lot of translations but sometimes for some event itβs full Korea. Administration is very great and helpful
Best trips to do?
Amazin! Busan and Seoul are Closer. Also littles cities. And from the airport you can travel around Asia
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Daegu?
Safety!!!
Go to Olive Young (skincare) and Norebang at North Gate (cheaper)
Alicia
From: University Of Sheffield
To: Yeungnam University
2025 β’ Full year
As before public transport (bus and subway) is very convenient. However, you will need a transport card. This can be bought from any convenience store and mustβ¦..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
~Β£300/Month
Where was it located?
20 min walk from campus
How can someone find this place?
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/48911002?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76
Would you recommend it?
I liked having the privacy of living alone and having the space to make my own meals. It was also easy to collect mail and parcels when my parents sent me gifts from home during my birthday. It was also close to a lot of convenience stores and public transport, so getting around is easy. The only downside I found was that the bin separation can be complicated at first if your home country doesn't have a similar scheme, but you figure it out eventually. I would happily stay here again.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Since you are a little out of the centre, for nightlife you are best taking the subway into Daegu around Banwoldang area. Truthfully I'm not a nightlife person so I'm not the person to ask, but as an exchange students there are after-party opportunities and home students will be happy to recommend places to you.
Which classes do you recommend⦠or not?
K-Culture was a really fun class. The teacher was so kind and the assignments are straightforward. Two involved going to campus events and writing about your experience, so you get the chance to go to events as part of the class. Language classes of course help with day to day life and getting around, just be aware it's 5 days a week and not on the same schedule as the main university classes.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is quite big. There is lots of open space to spend time in warm weather and a large library to study in. Registration was quite easy, you just have to be careful when registering classes. For one there is the time difference, it is first come first serve, and you have to make sure your class times don't clash. If you do have any difficulties, the international team is very helpful, so make sure you email them if you need assistance. Since it's right next to a subway station and bus stops, you can easily head into the city centre, where you can get a train to Seoul or Busan from there. I also loved that we were taken on an exchange field trip to Busan, so we were able to enjoy a new city at no extra cost.
Best trips to do?
You can easily reach major cities using the KTX line. You can also go to more rural areas such as Cheongdo Wine Tunnel. This was quite fun as we headed back to a different train station where there was a resident cat. The station is so small you cannot buy tickets there, and a member of staff will physically unlock the doors and walk you across the tracks to the platform just before the train arrives. I recommend trying to go to places that aren't super well known, you can find some real gems.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Daegu?
As before public transport (bus and subway) is very convenient. However, you will need a transport card. This can be bought from any convenience store and must be topped up with cash, so make sure to have the local currency to hand. You then tap on and off. Be aware most buses are cashless (νκΈ μλ) so a card is necessary. Journeys are cheap with a single being β©1500 regardless of distance. Train tickets vary more widely, but they are still affordable compared to the UK. Recycling is taken very seriously here, so make sure you read the bin labels and packaging labels properly. Daily necessities such as toiletries can be bought at Daiso. Groceries can be on the expensive side depending on what you like (for example, strawberries are very expensive compared to the UK). If you are eating out, ordering a big portion to split is common and can make it more affordable, so try to go out with friends or in groups.
Whatever you get up to, just make sure to have lots of fun and give yourself time to adjust.
Nathan
From: Ece Paris
To: Kyungpook national university
2025 β’ Fall
Yes for sure itβs a good place to make new friends from different countries..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
150β¬
Where was it located?
In the campus
How can someone find this place?
University website
Would you recommend it?
Yes for sure itβs a good place to make new friends from different countries
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Perfect a lot of bar for foreigners
Which classes do you recommend⦠or not?
Engineering is pretty cool
Do you have some tips?
Perfect campus
Best trips to do?
Seoul ahah
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Daegu?
Quite calm
Jus have fun
