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City Overview

The Daejeon TL;DR

Korea is exchange on hard mode in the best way: 24/7 cities, cheap incredible food, noraebang until sunrise, and campus life that actually includes you. Nobody comes home the same.

Monthly budget
€750–1,200
Language
Korean
Best time
Spring semester runs March to June, fall runs September to December — apply about six months ahead.
Currency
South Korean won (₩)
Nightlife
5/5
Safety
5/5

Daejeon is Korea's science capital: a calm, central, student-and-researcher city built around KAIST and a clutch of universities, with unbeatable rail links to the rest of the country.

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Guide last updated July 2026

Student Reviews

FAQ

Is Daejeon a good destination for an exchange?
Not enough students have graded Daejeon yet for an average to mean anything. The reviews already on this page are worth more than a number: they say where people lived, what it cost and what they would do differently.
Do I need a visa to study in Daejeon?
Everyone needs a D-2 student visa: get your Certificate of Admission from the Korean uni, apply at a Korean embassy, then register for a Residence Card within 90 days of arrival.
How do I meet other exchange students in Daejeon?
Join the Daejeon WhatsApp group. It is free and there is nothing to sign up for. It is where students arriving the same semester find flatmates, organise the first nights out and warn each other about the paperwork.
Where should I live in Daejeon?
That depends on your budget and how long a commute you will accept. Our Daejeon housing guide goes through the areas students chose, what they paid and what they wish they had known before signing.
How many students have reviewed Daejeon?
2 students who spent a semester in Daejeon left a review. They are written by students, not by us, and they are not filtered for being flattering.

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