Universities in South Korea
40 Chemistry Programs in South Korea
- programs
- 40 programs
- universities
- 13 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 7,046 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Chemistry in South Korea and Doctorate in Chemistry in South Korea.
South Korea has 40 chemistry programs open to international students, at 13 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 7,046 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 6,430 USD and 9,299 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Chemistry programs
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Chemistry tuition fees in South Korea, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Top universities for Chemistry in South Korea
Ranked by how many chemistry programs each one runs in South Korea — the count is next to the name.
- Sejong University (8)
- 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 programs are there in South Korea?
- 40 chemistry programs at 13 universities in South Korea are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a chemistry degree in South Korea cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in chemistry in South Korea is 7,046 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 6,430 USD and 9,299 USD a year.
- Can I study chemistry in South Korea in English?
- Yes — 100% of the chemistry programs in South Korea in our catalog are taught in English (40 of 40).
- Which degree level is cheapest for chemistry in South Korea?
- PhD programs, at a median annual fee of 6,684 USD, against 7,046 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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