Study Economics in South Korea
18 programmes in economics at 11 universities in South Korea are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 5,271 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,761 USD and 6,963 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programmes
18 programmes
Economics in South Korea by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 13 | 3,761 USD | 5,271 USD | 6,963 USD |
| Master's | 1 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 3 | — | — | — |
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 economics in South Korea
Study Economics in South Korea: common questions
- How many economics programmes are there in South Korea?
- 18 economics programmes at 11 universities in South Korea are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in South Korea cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in economics in South Korea is 5,271 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,761 USD and 6,963 USD per year.
- Can I study economics in South Korea in English?
- Yes — 100% of the economics programmes in South Korea in our catalogue are taught in English (18 of 18).
- Are any of these economics programmes available online?
- 1 of the 18 programmes in South Korea are delivered online or by distance learning.
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