Universities in South Korea
22 Materials Science Programs in South Korea
- programs
- 22 programs
- universities
- 9 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 Materials Science in South Korea and Doctorate in Materials Science in South Korea.
South Korea has 22 materials science programs open to international students, at 9 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 6,747 USD and 7,744 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Materials Science programs
22 programs
Materials Science 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 Materials Science in South Korea
Ranked by how many materials science programs each one runs in South Korea — the count is next to the name.
- Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) (7)
- Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) (4)
- KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) (3)
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) (2)
- GYEONGKUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (2)
- Yonsei University (1)
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (1)
- Pohang University of Science and Technology (1)
- SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) (1)
Study Materials Science in South Korea: common questions
- How many materials science programs are there in South Korea?
- 22 materials science programs at 9 universities in South Korea are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a materials science degree in South Korea cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in materials science in South Korea is 7,744 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 6,747 USD and 7,744 USD a year.
- Can I study materials science in South Korea in English?
- Yes — 100% of the materials science programs in South Korea in our catalog are taught in English (22 of 22).
- Are any of these materials science programs available online?
- 3 of the 22 programs in South Korea are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for materials science in South Korea?
- Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 7,241 USD, against 7,744 USD for phd programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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