Natural science programs in South Korea

19 universities in South Korea offer 179 natural science programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for phd degrees in this field is 7,308 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 5,426 USD and 7,893 USD.

Data as of August 17, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Natural science in South Korea by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 36 4,545 USD 4,851 USD 5,426 USD
Master's 56 5,426 USD 6,712 USD 13,507 USD
PhD 75 5,426 USD 7,308 USD 7,893 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular natural science programs in South Korea

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Bachelor's 4,851 USD
PhD in Chemistry Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) PhD 13,507 USD
PhD in Biological Sciences Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) PhD 13,507 USD
Master in Bionanoscience Dankook University, Seoul Master's 4,038 USD
Advanced Functional Ceramics Yonsei University — —
PhD in Bionanoscience Dankook University, Seoul PhD 4,038 USD
PhD in Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience Seoul National University PhD 8,478 USD
Bachelor in Physics Seoul National University Bachelor's 4,204 USD
Bachelor in Astronomy Seoul National University Bachelor's 4,204 USD
PhD in Stem Cell & Regenerative Biology Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology PhD 6,358 USD
Bachelor in Physics Yonsei University Bachelor's 4,945 USD
Master in Chemistry Yonsei University Master's 7,065 USD
Bachelor in Life Sciences Pohang University of Science and Technology Bachelor's 4,239 USD
Bachelor in Physics Pohang University of Science and Technology Bachelor's 4,239 USD
Master in Chemistry Pohang University of Science and Technology Master's 6,358 USD
Master in Physics Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Master's 6,358 USD
Bachelor in Natural Sciences Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Bachelor's 4,945 USD
Bachelor in Department of Biological Sciences KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) Bachelor's 4,851 USD
Master in Department of Biological Sciences KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) Master's 13,507 USD
Master in Physics and Chemistry DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology​) Master's —
PhD in Chemistry SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) PhD —
PhD in Physics and Chemistry DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology​) PhD —
PhD in Department of Chemistry Organic Chemistry Sejong University PhD —
Master in Agricultural Chemistry GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Master's —

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Specializations within natural science

Chemistry 44 Physics 31 Biology 15 Biological Sciences 15 Nuclear Sciences 14 Life Sciences 10 Biochemistry 7 Space science 6 Neurosciences 4 General 4

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