Study Mechanical Engineering in South Korea
45 programmes in mechanical engineering at 15 universities in South Korea are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 5,565 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 4,811 USD and 7,495 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Mechanical Engineering programmes
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Mechanical Engineering in South Korea by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 9 | 5,525 USD | 5,565 USD | 5,809 USD |
| Master's | 14 | 5,376 USD | 7,043 USD | 9,084 USD |
| PhD | 18 | 4,811 USD | 5,565 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 mechanical engineering in South Korea
- GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (6)
- Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) (4)
- GYEONGKUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (4)
- Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) (4)
- KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) (3)
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) (3)
- SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) (3)
- The State University of New York, Korea (3)
- Sejong University (3)
- HANDONG GLOBAL UNIVERSITY (3)
Study Mechanical Engineering in South Korea: common questions
- How many mechanical engineering programmes are there in South Korea?
- 45 mechanical engineering programmes at 15 universities in South Korea are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a mechanical engineering degree in South Korea cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in mechanical engineering in South Korea is 5,565 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 4,811 USD and 7,495 USD per year.
- Can I study mechanical engineering in South Korea in English?
- Yes — 100% of the mechanical engineering programmes in South Korea in our catalogue are taught in English (45 of 45).
- Are any of these mechanical engineering programmes available online?
- 3 of the 45 programmes in South Korea are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for mechanical engineering in South Korea?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 5,565 USD per year, against 5,565 USD for phd programmes.
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