Study Chemistry in South Korea
44 programmes in chemistry at 13 universities in South Korea are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 6,884 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 6,282 USD and 9,084 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Chemistry programmes
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Chemistry in South Korea by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 5 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 16 | 6,282 USD | 6,884 USD | 9,084 USD |
| PhD | 23 | 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 chemistry in South Korea
- Sejong University (12)
- GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (6)
- Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) (4)
- Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) (4)
- KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) (3)
- JEJU NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (3)
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) (3)
- DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology) (3)
- SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) (2)
- Yonsei University (1)
Study Chemistry in South Korea: common questions
- How many chemistry programmes are there in South Korea?
- 44 chemistry programmes at 13 universities in South Korea are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a chemistry degree in South Korea cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in chemistry in South Korea is 6,884 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 6,282 USD and 9,084 USD per year.
- Can I study chemistry in South Korea in English?
- Yes — 100% of the chemistry programmes in South Korea in our catalogue are taught in English (44 of 44).
- Which degree level is cheapest for chemistry in South Korea?
- PhD programmes, at a median of 6,530 USD per year, against 6,884 USD for master's programmes.
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