Daegu Happy Dormitory to Recruit 230 University Students ... Monthly Fee 273,000 Won, 5,100 Won per Meal

In order to ease the housing burden for local university students, the Daegu Metropolitan Government will be recruiting new residents for the second semester of the 2026 academic year at the Daegu Happy Dormitory operated by the Korea Foundation for the Promotion of Private School Education in Suchang-dong, Jung-gu, from July 27 to August 4.

The Daegu Happy Dormitory opened in March 2023, and features two basement floors and 14 above-ground floors, with a total of 503 rooms and a capacity for 1,000 residents.

Daegu Happiness Dormitory

Approximately 230 spots are available for the second semester recruitment, excluding current residents who wish to extend their stay. Eligible applicants are undergraduate and graduate students aged 39 or younger who are enrolled at universities in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region. The dormitory allows six-month stays, and students who meet the requirements can stay for up to eight years.

The monthly dormitory fee is 273,000 won, and meals at the on-site cafeteria are available for around 5,100 won per meal. The facility offers a variety of amenities, including a fitness center, study room, and laundry room. A 24-hour smart security system is in place, featuring biometric access control and an unmanned parcel delivery system, to provide residents with a safe living environment.

On the first floor, a 'Hope Wardrobe' offers free suit rentals for job interviews, while the 'Youth Center' serves as a communication space for young people. On the second floor, the 'Regional University Cooperation Center' provides community spaces such as a multi-studio and lecture rooms available for reservation, supporting youth employment, entrepreneurship, and networking activities.

Applications for residency can be submitted online via the Daegu Happy Dormitory website of the Korea Foundation for the Promotion of Private School Education between July 27 and August 4. Further details, including application guidelines, are available on the website announcement.

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