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 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Engineering programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Graduate Institute of Ferrous & Eco Materials Technology(Ferrous & Eco materials Technology) Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) PhD 7,495 USD
PhD in Addiction Science SAHMYOOK UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Department of Software Software Sejong University PhD —
PhD in Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Structural Engineering Sejong University PhD —
PhD in Energy System Engineering GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Marine Environmental Engineering GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Materials Engineering and Convergence Technology GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Department of Aerospace Engineering System Aerospace Engineering System Sejong University PhD —
PhD in Earthquake Disaster Prevention Engineering GYEONGKUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Chemical Engineering GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Convergence Medical Science GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in ndustrial and Systems Engineering GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Hydraulic Engineering Sejong University PhD —
PhD in Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Sejong University PhD —
PhD in Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering Sejong University PhD —
PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Mechanical System Engineering GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Department of Bioresources Engineering Bioresources Engineering Sejong University PhD —
PhD in Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Hydraulic Engineering Sejong University PhD —
PhD in Department of Energy and Mineral Resources Engineering Energy and Mineral Resources Engineering Sejong University PhD —
PhD in Energy and Mechanical Engineering GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Structural Engineering Sejong University PhD —
PhD in Department of Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Sejong University PhD —
PhD in Department of Ocean Systems Engineering Underwater Acoustics and Signal Processing Sejong University 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 28, 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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