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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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Rigid Body Dynamics Online Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Introduction to Basic Vibrations Online Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Introduction to Advanced Vibrations Online Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Master in Department of Mechanical Engineering KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) Master's 13,853 USD
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) Bachelor's
Master in Department of Mechanical Engineering Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) Master's 7,495 USD
Master in Department of Mechanical Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) Master's 5,565 USD
Master in Dept. of Mechanical & Control System Engineering HANDONG GLOBAL UNIVERSITY Master's 7,043 USD
PhD in Mechanical Engineering JEJU NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD 4,811 USD
PhD in Department of Mechanical Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) PhD 5,565 USD
Master in Mechanical Engineering The State University of New York, Korea Master's 23,410 USD
PhD in Department of Mechanical Engineering Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) PhD 7,495 USD
Master in Mechanical Engineering JEJU NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Master's 4,811 USD
PhD in Department of Mechanical Engineering KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) PhD 13,853 USD
PhD in Mechanical Engineering SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) PhD
PhD in Energy and Mechanical Engineering GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD
Master in Mechanical Engineering HANBAT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Master's 4,161 USD
Bachelor in Department of Mechanical Engineering Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) Bachelor's
PhD in Mechanical Engineering The State University of New York, Korea PhD 23,410 USD
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering The State University of New York, Korea Bachelor's 23,550 USD
PhD in Precision Mechanical Engineering GYEONGKUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD
Master in Energy and Mechanical Engineering GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Master's
PhD in Mechanical Engineering HANBAT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD 4,556 USD
PhD in Mechanical Engineering JEJU NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD 4,811 USD

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

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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