Student Services

Your guide to essential services for a comfortable campus life.

Internet Service

Wi-Fi is available everywhere on campus, including classrooms and dormitories. Login details will be provided.

Restaurants & Cafés

Numerous affordable and diverse dining options are available on and near campus to suit any taste and budget.

Money & Expenses

Credit cards are widely accepted, and ATMs are easily found. Carrying some cash is also convenient.

Dining & Meals

Student Union 2F Cafeteria

Menu: 2 options

Alumni Hall Cafeteria

Menu: Single option

Dormitory Cafeteria

Menu: Single option

Note: Self‑cook Korean ramen is also available.

Looking for locations? Check the campus map for cafeteria positions.

Open Campus Map

Vegan Dining

Plant‑based options around campus for casual meetups, healthy meals, and study breaks.
Most places are within a 20-minute walk from KU campus.

Nearby Vegan‑Friendly Restaurants

View English Vegan Map on Notion

Credits

고려대 뿌리:침 비거니즘 동아리 (@ppurichim) — KU Ppuri:chim Veganism Club
고려대 여학생·소수자인권위원회 (@ku_yeosowee) — KU Student's Association for Minority Human Rights
대학생기후행동 고려대지부 (@ecoaction_ku) — Ecoaction KU Office

English‑Friendly Restaurants

Popular kiosk ordering franchise restaurants near campus. Listed roughly from closest to farther.

Papa John’s — Student Union 1F

Pizza & sides

Mom's Touch — Tiger Plaza

Fried chicken & burgers

KFC — Anam Station

Chicken & wraps

McDonald’s — near Anam Station

Burgers & coffee

Burger King — Anam Ogeori

Whoppers & quick meals

McDonald’s — near Korea Univ. Station

Burgers & coffee

Note: Distances can vary by campus gate. Use Naver or Kakao map for detailed information.

Transportation

Payment Methods

You can pay public transportation and taxis with:

Physical transportation cards (T-money) purchased at convenience stores; recharge with cash at kiosks or stores.
Apple Pay now supports T-money, allowing contactless payment without tangible card.

Airport Railroad (AREX)

Express Train

Incheon Int'l Airport → Seoul Station (Non-stop)

All Stop Train

Incheon Int'l Airport → Transfer to Line 6 at Gongdeok Station

Line 6

From Seoul Station

Seoul Station (Line 1) → Dongmyo Station → Transfer to Line 6 → Anam or Korea University Station

From Gongdeok

Gongdeok Station (several lines) → Transfer to Line 6 → Anam or Korea University Station

Bus

Buses serve various campus gates. Main lines include:

Green Buses: Local routes around campus (e.g., 1111, 7211, 성북20).
Blue Buses: Longer city routes (e.g., 173, 144, N51).
Airport Limousine: Direct from Incheon Airport to Korea Univ. (Sungnye Elementary School station, 6102).

Taxi

Taxis are plentiful and safe. Standard taxis start at KRW 4,800 and can be booked via apps like Kakao T. For a hassle-free airport pickup with foreign language support, you can also use Seoul’s official Foreign Tourist Taxi service (International T), which offers a flat fare of KRW 90,000 to Korea University.

Climate Card (기후동행카드)

A monthly eco-friendly pass for unlimited rides on Seoul buses, subways, and public bikes (“Ddareungi (따릉이)”).

Price: 65,000 KRW / month
Valid In: All Seoul buses, subways, and bike stations. (Not valid for services outside the Seoul network or Shinbundang line).
How to Purchase: Subway ticket offices and nearby convenience stores (GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, etc.).
How to Recharge: Use the ticket recharge machines located inside any subway station.
Validity Period: 30 days from the date of your first recharge.

Health & Wellness

Mandatory Health Insurance

All students coming to Korea are are required to obtain and submit proof of health insurance covering their stay in Korea. Registration could be canceled if the required documentation is not received.

International Healthcare Center (KUMC)

Services Offered:

Diagnosis & Treatment
Medical Certificates
Language Interpretation (English, Chinese, Russian, etc.)
Vaccinations & Health Check-ups

Contact by Language:

English: 02-920-5677

Chinese: 02-920-5677

Russian: 02-920-6960

Mongolian: 02-920-6795

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