Study Chemical Engineering in South Korea
25 programmes in chemical engineering at 7 universities in South Korea are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 6,530 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 5,376 USD and 9,084 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Chemical Engineering programmes
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Chemical Engineering in South Korea by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 5 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 7 | 5,565 USD | 7,495 USD | 13,853 USD |
| PhD | 11 | 5,376 USD | 6,530 USD | 9,084 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for chemical engineering in South Korea
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) (5)
- Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) (4)
- Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) (4)
- JEJU NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (3)
- KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) (3)
- GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (3)
- SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) (3)
Study Chemical Engineering in South Korea: common questions
- How many chemical engineering programmes are there in South Korea?
- 25 chemical engineering programmes at 7 universities in South Korea are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a chemical engineering degree in South Korea cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in chemical engineering in South Korea is 6,530 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 5,376 USD and 9,084 USD per year.
- Can I study chemical engineering in South Korea in English?
- Yes — 100% of the chemical engineering programmes in South Korea in our catalogue are taught in English (25 of 25).
- Are any of these chemical engineering programmes available online?
- 2 of the 25 programmes in South Korea are delivered online or by distance learning.
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