Universities in South Korea
42 Mechanical Engineering Programs in South Korea
- programs
- 42 programs
- universities
- 15 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,750 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Mechanical Engineering in South Korea and Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering in South Korea.
South Korea has 42 mechanical engineering programs open to international students, at 15 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 5,750 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 4,971 USD and 7,744 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Mechanical Engineering programs
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Mechanical Engineering 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 Mechanical Engineering in South Korea
Ranked by how many mechanical engineering programs each one runs in South Korea — the count is next to the name.
- 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)
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) (3)
- SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) (3)
- The State University of New York, Korea (3)
- JEJU NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (3)
- KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) (3)
- HANDONG GLOBAL UNIVERSITY (2)
Study Mechanical Engineering in South Korea: common questions
- How many mechanical engineering programs are there in South Korea?
- 42 mechanical engineering programs at 15 universities in South Korea are open to international students, as of 13 October 2026.
- How much does a mechanical engineering degree in South Korea cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in mechanical engineering in South Korea is 5,750 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,971 USD and 7,744 USD a year.
- Can I study mechanical engineering in South Korea in English?
- Yes — 100% of the mechanical engineering programs in South Korea in our catalog are taught in English (42 of 42).
- Are any of these mechanical engineering programs available online?
- 3 of the 42 programs in South Korea are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for mechanical engineering in South Korea?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 5,738 USD, against 5,750 USD for phd programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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