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Study Humanities in South Korea 🇰🇷

South Korea offers 190 Humanities programs across 56 universities. Tuition ranges from $6k–$7000k/yr, making it a competitive option for international students.

190 Programs
56 Universities
$6k–$7000k/yr Tuition
7% Scholarships

Why South Korea for Humanities?

Living Cost

$10,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (140) Master (31) PhD (19)

Top Universities for Humanities in South Korea

Seoul National University

Seoul · National rank #1 · QS #38

History · PhD Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor
Chosun University

Gwangju · National rank #2

History · Bachelor Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor English Language and Literature · Bachelor Master of Arts in English Language and Literature · Master
Korea University

Seoul · National rank #3 · QS #61

Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

Seoul · National rank #3 · QS #126

History · Bachelor
University of Incheon

Incheon · National rank #4

Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor Doctoral Programs in Humanities · PhD Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature · Master English Language and Literature · Bachelor
Hanyang University

Seoul · National rank #6 · QS #159

Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor English Language and Literature · Bachelor
Sejong University

Seoul · National rank #8 · QS #392

Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor Master of Arts in English Language and Literature · Master History · Bachelor English Language and Literature · Bachelor
Dongguk University

Seoul · National rank #8 · QS #618

PhD in Korean Language and Literature · PhD History · Bachelor Philosophy · Bachelor English Language and Literature · Bachelor Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature · Master
Kyungpook National University

Daegu · National rank #9 · QS #519

Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature · Master English Language and Literature · Bachelor Master of Arts in English Language and Literature · Master Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor
Ewha Womans University

Seoul · National rank #10 · QS #504

History · Bachelor Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor Philosophy · Bachelor English Language and Literature · Bachelor PhD in Korean Language and Literature · PhD Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature · Master
Chung-Ang University

Seoul · National rank #10 · QS #479

English Language and Literature · Bachelor Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor
Chonnam National University

Gwangju · National rank #13 · QS #901

Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature · Master English Language and Literature · Bachelor Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor College of Humanities · Bachelor
Inha University

Incheon · National rank #14 · QS #643

Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor English Language and Literature · Bachelor Master of Arts in English Language and Literature · Master
Gachon University

Seongnam · National rank #15

Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor
Jeonbuk National University

Jeonju · National rank #17 · QS #701

English Language and Literature · Bachelor Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature · Master
Dankook University

Yongin · National rank #18 · QS #1001

Chinese Language and Literature · Bachelor English Language and Literature · Bachelor History · Bachelor Japanese Language and Literature · Bachelor Philosophy · Bachelor Mongolian Language and Literature · Bachelor British & American Humanities · Bachelor Korean Language & Literature · Bachelor Korean Language and Literature · PhD
Catholic University of Korea

Bucheon · National rank #18 · QS #741

History · Bachelor Korean Language and Literature · PhD English Language and Literature · Bachelor Philosophy · Bachelor
Yeungnam University

Gyeongsan · National rank #19 · QS #901

History · Bachelor English Language and Literature · Bachelor Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature · Master Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor
Pukyong National University

Busan · National rank #24 · QS #1201

Korean Language and Literature · PhD English Language and Literature · PhD Japanese Language and Literature · PhD History · PhD
Gyeongsang National University

Jinju · National rank #27

History · Bachelor English Language and Literature · Bachelor Korean Language and Literature · Bachelor

All Programs

Korean Language and Literature

Kookmin University

Bachelor

History

Ewha Womans University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Ewha Womans University

Bachelor

Philosophy

Ewha Womans University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Ewha Womans University

Bachelor

PhD in Korean Language and Literature

Ewha Womans University

PhD

Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature

Ewha Womans University

Master

Korean Language and Literature

Seokyeong University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature

Sookmyung Women's University

Master

English Language and Literature

Seokyeong University

Bachelor

History and Culture

Sookmyung Women's University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Sookmyung Women's University

Bachelor

Chinese Language and Literature

Seokyeong University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature

Seokyeong University

Master

English Language and Literature

Sookmyung Women's University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Sangmyung University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature

Chonnam National University

Master

Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature

Kyungpook National University

Master

History

Seowon University

Bachelor

PhD in Korean Language and Literature

Keimyung University

PhD

English Language and Literature

Suwon University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

University of Incheon

Bachelor

Japanese Language and Literature

Myongji University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Jeju National University

Bachelor

History

Suwon University

Bachelor

Chinese Language and Literature

Dankook University

Bachelor Aid

English Language and Literature

Dankook University

Bachelor Aid

History

Dankook University

Bachelor

Japanese Language and Literature

Dankook University

Bachelor Aid

Philosophy

Dankook University

Bachelor

Mongolian Language and Literature

Dankook University

Bachelor Aid

British & American Humanities

Dankook University

Bachelor

Korean Language & Literature

Dankook University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Chonnam National University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Chonnam National University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Kyungpook National University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature

Kyungpook National University

Master

Korean Language and Literature

Hanyang University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Hanyang University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Kyungpook National University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Humanities

Sunchon National University

Master Aid

College of Humanities

Chonnam National University

Bachelor Aid

Korean Language and Literature

Sunchon National University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Sunchon National University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Silla University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Silla University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Myongji University

Bachelor

History

Seoul National University

PhD

Korean Language and Literature

Seoul National University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Sejong University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Hallym University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Hallym University

Bachelor

History

Hallym University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature

Hallym University

Master

Philosophy

Hallym University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Dong-A University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature

Dong-A University

Master

Doctoral Programs in Humanities

University of Incheon

PhD Aid

Korean Language and Literature

Pukyong National University

PhD Aid

English Language and Literature

Pukyong National University

PhD Aid

Japanese Language and Literature

Pukyong National University

PhD Aid

History

Pukyong National University

PhD Aid

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature

Sejong University

Master

History

Dong-A University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature

University of Incheon

Master

English Language and Literature

University of Incheon

Bachelor

History

Sejong University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Sejong University

Bachelor

History

Yeungnam University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Yeungnam University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature

Yeungnam University

Master

English Language and Literature

Keimyung University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Keimyung University

Master

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature

Keimyung University

Master

Korean Language and Literature

Yeungnam University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Humanities

Sahmyook University

Bachelor

History

Chosun University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Chosun University

Bachelor

History

Gyeongsang National University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Chosun University

Bachelor

Department of Korean Language and Literature

Kunsan National University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Catholic University of Daegu

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Catholic University of Daegu

Bachelor

Catholic Studies

Catholic University of Daegu

Bachelor

Master of Korean Language and Literature

Jeju National University

Master

Korean Language and Literature

Jeju National University

Bachelor

History

Jeju National University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Korea University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Korean Language and Literature

Gyeonggi University

Master

English Language and Literature

Gyeonggi University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Gyeonggi University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Mokpo National University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Mokpo National University

Bachelor

PhD in Korean Language and Literature

Mokpo National University

PhD

English Language and Literature

Gyeongsang National University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Gyeongsang National University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Kyungsung University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature

Kyungsung University

Master

History

Kyungsung University

Bachelor

Korean Language and Literature

Kyungsung University

Bachelor

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Humanities in South Korea?
Tuition for Humanities programs in South Korea ranges from $6k–$7000k/yr. 7% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $10k.
What are the English language requirements for Humanities in South Korea?
English-taught Humanities programs in South Korea typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Humanities programs are in South Korea?
Abroadly lists 190 Humanities programs at 56 universities across South Korea. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Is South Korea a good country for Humanities students?
South Korea is a strong choice for Humanities with 56 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Korean, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Humanities in South Korea?
In South Korea, Humanities programs are offered at: Bachelor (140 programs), PhD (19 programs), Master (31 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.