Visa & Residence
Maintaining your visa status and completing alien registration are the basis of lawful study in Korea. Do not miss the deadlines.
International students must complete alien registration at their local Immigration Office within 90 days of arrival, and must apply for an extension before their period of stay expires. The Office of International Affairs helps with preparing documents and booking appointments.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Alien registration | KRW 30,000 |
| Extension of stay | KRW 60,000 |
| Change of status | KRW 130,000 |
- D-2 Degree programs such as associate and bachelor’s degrees
- D-4 Korean language program (attached language institute)
- D-10 Job-seeking status after graduation
If you change your residence, you must report it within 14 days of moving. For most services, such as a lost or expiring Alien Registration Card, book an appointment in advance at HiKorea (www.hikorea.go.kr).
Insurance
All international students must be insured against unexpected illness or accident.
Since March 2021, international students residing in Korea are automatically enrolled in National Health Insurance, becoming regional subscribers six months after arrival. For the initial gap period, please also join the student group insurance the university recommends so that you are never without cover.
When claiming insurance you must keep and submit the originals of your medical certificate (diagnosis) and pharmacy receipts . Missing documents can delay payment, so collect them right after your visit.
Dormitory
Live safely and conveniently right on campus.
Dormitory fee
KRW 1,000,000per semester (6 months)
Room type
Two per room
Women’s hall
76 residentsNangju Hall (Bldg. 5)
Men’s hall
40 residentsNangju New Hall (Bldg. 19)
Check the bill and virtual account
Available in the academic portal
Pay the fee
Pay into your personal virtual account
Application complete
Completed automatically on payment
Move in
Move in the day before classes start
Fee & meals
KRW 1,000,000 per semester (6 months) · Meals: dinner Mon–Fri; lunch and dinner on weekends and holidays
Cafeteria hours
Lunch 12:00–12:30 (weekends and holidays) · Dinner 17:50–18:20 (varies by season)
Opening hours
Move-in 09:00–18:00 the day before classes · Nangju Hall side entrances 07:00–22:00 / Nangju Hall main entrance and Nangju New Hall open 24 hours
Pay the fee
Virtual account in the dormitory menu of the academic portal (portal.duh.ac.kr) · usually by the Sunday before move-in
Bring on move-in
One health certificate — tuberculosis (X-ray) and hepatitis B (blood test), issued by a hospital or public health centre (required for move-in)
Parcel delivery
Collect in person · Nangju Hall / Nangju New Hall, 76-57 Yeongsan-ro, Haksan-myeon, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do 58439
Shared facilities & furnishings
Toilets, washrooms, laundry, showers / bed, desk, bookshelf, wardrobe
Dormitory scholarship
Resident assistants and residents receive it as a scholarship after paying that semester’s fee
Dormitory contact 061-470-1672. Late payment may limit room assignment. If demand exceeds capacity, rooms are allocated by distance, order of application and academic record. Leaving without notice restricts admission the following semester.
Dormitory penalty point table (expand)
| Category | Offence | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Entry & exit | Changing rooms without the supervisor’s prior approval | 20 |
| Entering the opposite-sex hall without permission (outside meal times) | 15 | |
| Bypassing the access control system | 10 | |
| Lending your resident card or providing lodging to others | 10 | |
| Letting in outsiders or allowing them to enter | 10 | |
| Entering or leaving other than through the designated entrance | 5 | |
| Entry or exit recorded between 00:00 and 05:00 | 5 | |
| Conduct | Theft or disgraceful conduct unsuited to communal living | 20 |
| Sexual violence or harassment (indicted) | 20 | |
| Suspected sexual violence or harassment (reported) *removal cancelled if cleared | 20 (temporary removal) | |
| Use of psychotropic drugs or hallucinogens; notifiable infectious disease | 20 | |
| Indefinite suspension or heavier penalty from the university | 20 | |
| University suspension of 31 days or more | 20 | |
| Cooking in the residence using open flames | 20 | |
| Accident following an unauthorised overnight absence | 20 | |
| Serious disrespect toward supervisors or failure to follow instructions | 15 | |
| Drinking, gambling or violence in the residence | 15 | |
| Smoking inside the dormitory | 10 | |
| Failure to complete fire evacuation training | 10 | |
| University suspension of 30 days or fewer | 10 | |
| Entering while heavily intoxicated with another person’s help | 10 | |
| Cooking in the residence using electrical appliances | 10 | |
| Vomiting inside or outside the residence | 5 | |
| Disorderly conduct damaging the reputation of the residence | 5 | |
| Receiving or opening another person’s post | 5 | |
| Parking at Nangju Hall dormitory | 5 | |
| Causing disturbance or noise that affects others | 5 | |
| Environment | Keeping pets in the room (dogs, cats, hamsters) | 20 |
| Graffiti, or posting and distributing notices without permission | 15 | |
| Disturbing others when using shared spaces (showers, laundry, reading room) | 10 | |
| Leaving air conditioners or heaters switched on | 5 | |
| Dumping rubbish or polluting in ways that disturb communal living | 5 | |
| Moving or altering facilities without permission | 3 | |
| Facilities | Wilfully destroying fixtures or facilities (compensation required) | 20 |
| Damaging fixtures or facilities (compensation required) | 10 | |
| Placing items outside windows or dropping them | 5 | |
| Blocking a toilet or drain through carelessness | 5 | |
| Prohibited items | Bringing in or using hazardous items (butane, flammables, weapons) | 5 |
| Bringing in outside heating appliances (electric burners, etc.) | 10 |
Other offences may receive 1–20 points through the supervisors’ meeting; penalties of 10 points or more are decided there. Leaving the dormitory without notice bars admission the following semester.
Campus Facilities
Study, rest and everyday needs — all within the campus.
LibraryWangin Hall (Bldg. 4), 2F · 09:00–17:30 · Textbook sales
CafeteriaBongseok Hall (Bldg. 6), 1F · 09:00–15:00
LoungeMain Hall (Bldg. 1), Rm 112 · 09:00–18:00
Certificate kioskMain Hall (Bldg. 1) lobby · 09:00–18:00
Leisure Landscape practice fieldNext to Jeongmu Hall (Bldg. 10) · 09:00–18:00
Sports fieldIn front of Wolchul Hall (Bldg. 13) and Jeongmu Hall (Bldg. 10) · 09:00–18:00
Leisure Landscape capstone fieldIn front of Wangin Hall (Bldg. 4) · 09:00–18:00
Health roomWangin Hall (Bldg. 4), Rm 111 · 09:00–18:00
Convenience storeJeongmu Hall (Bldg. 10), 1F · 06:30–23:00
Fitness roomJeongmu Hall (Bldg. 10), 1F · 09:00–22:00
Parcel lockersJeongmu Hall (Bldg. 10), 1F · 09:00–22:00
Reading roomsSmall reading room, Wangin Hall 2F · Dormitory pet house 2F · 09:00–17:30
VR labYohan Hall (Bldg. 18) · 09:00–18:00
Metaverse labMain Hall (Bldg. 1), Rm 401 · 09:00–18:00
ParkingBehind the Main Hall · 24 hoursOpening hours may change with the academic calendar and vacations. For details, contact the Office of International Affairs at +82-61-470-1700.
Off-campus Facilities
Everything you need — education, transport, culture, healthcare and public services — is gathered in Dokcheon town, a 10-minute walk from campus.
Hanaro Mart
Household goods and groceries · about 9 min on foot
Asian grocery
International groceries and ingredients from home · about 10 min on foot
Yeongam Haksan Library
Public library · Reading rooms and materials
Dokcheon Bus Terminal
Intercity and county buses toward Yeongam and Mokpo · about 9 min on foot
Public health centre
Basic care and vaccinations
Haksan Township Office, Police Post & Post Office
Residence registration and public services · about 7 min on foot
Dokcheon Elementary School & Kindergarten
Nearby schools for accompanying children · about 7 min on foot
Nangju Middle & High School
Nearby secondary schools
Please check each facility for its exact location and hours. Photos of nearby facilities will be added over time.