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The following listing represents the Fall Budget Sheet for SA: Seoul National University (BSN).
 

Fall Budget Sheet for SA: Seoul National University (BSN)
Fall Budget Sheet for SA: Seoul National University (BSN)
Budget Item Cost
Tuition (This item will appear on your Penn bill) *   $29,310.00
Study Abroad Fee (This item will appear on your Penn bill) *   $2,721.00
Billable subtotal:  $32,031.00
Lodging   $2,600.00
Meals   $1,300.00
Personal Expenses   $1,250.00
Local Transportation   $500.00
Books and Supplies   $150.00
Mandatory Health Insurance   $130.00
Visa Fee   $90.00
Round Trip Flight from Gateway city to Program site   $1,600.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $7,620.00
Total: $39,651.00
Notes:
Cost Estimate Preparation: This cost estimate was prepared on May 10, 2023 for the Fall 2023 semester. These costs are approximations and are subject to change.

Exchange Rate: USD $1 = 1,323.76 South Korean Won (May 10, 2023)

Lodging: The figure above is based on an estimate for off-campus housing. 

Meals: This is a mix of on-campus and off-campus meals. On-campus meals costs 2,500 - 4,000 KRW. 

Personal Expenses: This estimate is meant to cover general expenses of college life, including additional course supplies, photocopying, toiletries, snacks, cell phone, etc. Personal expenses do not include any entertainment or vacation travel costs.

Local Transportation: A bus/subway ride costs approximately 1,250 KRW. 

Health Insurance: From March 2021, all non-Korean international students are mandatorily and automatically subscribed to Korea’s National Health Insurance (NHIS). NHIS will charge about 40,000 KRW per month.

Visa Fees: Please read the Korean Government's visa website for more information

All estimates above are based on information provided by SNU.

Visit the Penn Abroad Cost Estimate Description for more information on how Penn Abroad prepares program budget sheets.
* Billable item