Study Materials Science in South Korea
22 programmes in materials science at 9 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 6,530 USD and 7,495 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Materials Science programmes
22 programmes
Materials Science in South Korea by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 7 | 6,521 USD | 7,008 USD | 7,495 USD |
| PhD | 9 | 6,530 USD | 7,495 USD | 7,495 USD |
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 materials science in South Korea
- 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 programmes are there in South Korea?
- 22 materials science programmes at 9 universities in South Korea are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a materials science degree in South Korea cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in materials science in South Korea is 7,495 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 6,530 USD and 7,495 USD per year.
- Can I study materials science in South Korea in English?
- Yes — 100% of the materials science programmes in South Korea in our catalogue are taught in English (22 of 22).
- Are any of these materials science programmes available online?
- 3 of the 22 programmes in South Korea are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for materials science in South Korea?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 7,008 USD per year, against 7,495 USD for phd programmes.
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