PhD in Engineering in South Korea

175 phd programmes in engineering at 17 universities in South Korea are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 7,495 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 5,565 USD and 13,853 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Engineering programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Mechanical Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) PhD 13,853 USD
PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) PhD 13,853 USD
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) PhD 13,853 USD
PhD in Nuclear and Quantum Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) PhD 13,853 USD
PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) PhD 13,853 USD
PhD in Electrical Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) PhD 13,853 USD
PhD in Molecular Medical Science Dankook University, Seoul PhD 4,142 USD
PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) PhD 13,853 USD
PhD in Regenerative Medical Science Dankook University, Seoul PhD 4,142 USD
PhD in Tissue Regeneration Engineering Dankook University, Seoul PhD 4,142 USD
PhD in Bio and Brain Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) PhD 13,853 USD
PhD in Medical Science and Engineering Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) PhD 7,495 USD
PhD in Chemical Engineering SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) PhD —
PhD in Applied Life Science GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Convergence Science SAHMYOOK UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Advanced Convergence Technology and Science JEJU NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD 4,811 USD
PhD in Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Advanced Convergence Technology and Science JEJU NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD 4,811 USD
PhD in Department of Industrial Design KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) PhD 13,853 USD
PhD in Department of Materials Science and Engineering Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) PhD 7,495 USD
PhD in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) PhD —
PhD in Chemical Engineering GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Department of Energy and Mineral Resources Engineering Energy and Mineral Resources Engineering Sejong University PhD —
PhD in Interaction Science SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) PhD —
PhD in Semiconductor Convergence Engineering SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) PhD —

Specialisations within engineering

Mechanical Engineering 18 Electrical Engineering 17 Science 15 Chemical Engineering 11 Engineering 10 Civil and Environmental Engineering 10 Materials Science 9 Technology 8 Robotics Engineering 7 Aerospace Engineering 6

Universities for engineering in South Korea

PhD in Engineering in South Korea: common questions

How many engineering programmes are there in South Korea?
175 engineering phd programmes at 17 universities in South Korea are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a engineering degree in South Korea cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in engineering in South Korea is 7,495 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 5,565 USD and 13,853 USD per year.
Can I study engineering in South Korea in English?
Yes — 100% of the engineering programmes in South Korea in our catalogue are taught in English (175 of 175).

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