Study in South Korea 🇰🇷
95 Universities
1,000 Programs
$4k–$12k/yr Tuition
South Korea is home to 95 universities offering 1,000 programs to international students. Tuition ranges from $4k–$12k/yr. The primary language of instruction is Korean, with many programs available fully in English.
Top Student Cities in South Korea
Andong
1 university
Anyang
1 university
Asan
3 universities
Bucheon
2 universities
Busan
8 universities
Changwon
1 university
Cheonan
1 university
Cheongju
2 universities
Chuncheon
2 universities
Daegu
3 universities
Daejeon
4 universities
Eumseong
1 university
Gimhae
1 university
Gongju
1 university
Gumi
1 university
Gunsan
1 university
Gwangju
4 universities
Gyeongsan
3 universities
Hwaseong
1 university
Iksan
1 university
Incheon
4 universities
Jeju City
2 universities
Jeonju
2 universities
Jinju
1 university
Mokpo
1 university
Nonsan
1 university
Seongnam
1 university
Seoul
27 universities
Siheung
2 universities
Suncheon
1 university
Suwon
3 universities
Uijeongbu
1 university
Ulsan
2 universities
Wanju
1 university
Yangsan
1 university
Yongin
2 universities
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Korea National University of Arts
Seoul, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Public $6.4k - $12.4k/yr 
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Seoul National University
Seoul, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Public $4k - $10k/yr
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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Daejeon, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Public $14k - $18k/yr
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Chosun University
Gwangju, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Private $4.1k - $10.1k/yr 
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Korea University
Seoul, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Private $11k - $19k/yr 
#3 Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
Seoul, 🇰🇷 South Korea
$10k - $17k/yr
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Incheon National University
Incheon, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Public $5.6k - $11.6k/yr 
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University of Incheon
Incheon, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Public $5.8k - $11.8k/yr 
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Hanyang University
Seoul, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Private $9k - $16k/yr 
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Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
Gwangju, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Public $13k - $17k/yr 
#8 Konkuk University
Seoul, 🇰🇷 South Korea
$6.1k - $12.1k/yr
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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
Ulsan, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Public $14k - $19k/yr 
#8 Dongguk University
Seoul, 🇰🇷 South Korea
$5.9k - $11.9k/yr 
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Sejong University
Seoul, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Private $6.2k - $12.2k/yr 
#8 Sogang University
Seoul, 🇰🇷 South Korea
$9.5k - $15.5k/yr
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Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
Daegu, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Public $13k - $18k/yr 
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University of Ulsan
Ulsan, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Private $4k - $15k/yr 
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Kyungpook National University
Daegu, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Public $3.8k - $8.5k/yr 
#10 Chung-Ang University
Seoul, 🇰🇷 South Korea
$7.5k - $13.5k/yr 
#10 Ewha Womans University
Seoul, 🇰🇷 South Korea
$8.5k - $14k/yr Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to study in South Korea?
Tuition in South Korea ranges from $4k–$12k/yr. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) average $10,000.
How many universities are in South Korea?
Abroadly lists 95 universities across 36 cities in South Korea, offering 1,000 programs at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Do I need to speak Korean to study in South Korea?
While Korean is the official language of South Korea, many universities offer fully English-taught programs — especially at Master's level. Some universities also offer free or subsidized language courses for international students.
What are the most popular subjects to study in South Korea?
The most popular fields for international students in South Korea include: Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Computer Science. South Korea is particularly renowned for its programs in Engineering and Humanities.