Universities in South Korea
163 PhD Programs in Engineering in South Korea
- programs
- 163 programs
- universities
- 17 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 7,744 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Engineering in South Korea and Doctorate in Engineering in South Korea.
South Korea has 163 phd programs in engineering open to international students, at 17 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 7,744 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 5,750 USD and 14,313 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Engineering programs
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Specializations within engineering
Top universities for Engineering in South Korea
Ranked by how many engineering programs each one runs in South Korea — the count is next to the name.
- GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (34)
- Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) (18)
- Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) (18)
- KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) (15)
- Sejong University (14)
- SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) (13)
- JEJU NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (12)
- GYEONGKUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (11)
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) (8)
- HANBAT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (5)
PhD in Engineering in South Korea: common questions
- How many engineering programs are there in South Korea?
- 163 engineering phd programs at 17 universities in South Korea are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a engineering degree in South Korea cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in engineering in South Korea is 7,744 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 5,750 USD and 14,313 USD a year.
- Can I study engineering in South Korea in English?
- Yes — 100% of the engineering programs in South Korea in our catalog are taught in English (163 of 163).
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