Study Physics in South Korea
31 programmes in physics at 11 universities in South Korea are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,975 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 4,504 USD and 5,048 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programmes
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Physics in South Korea by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 7 | 4,504 USD | 4,975 USD | 5,048 USD |
| Master's | 7 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 9 | 5,565 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 physics in South Korea
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) (10)
- Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) (4)
- Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) (3)
- KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) (3)
- Sejong University (3)
- GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (2)
- SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) (2)
- Pohang University of Science and Technology (1)
- Seoul National University (1)
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (1)
Study Physics in South Korea: common questions
- How many physics programmes are there in South Korea?
- 31 physics programmes at 11 universities in South Korea are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in South Korea cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in physics in South Korea is 4,975 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 4,504 USD and 5,048 USD per year.
- Can I study physics in South Korea in English?
- Yes — 100% of the physics programmes in South Korea in our catalogue are taught in English (31 of 31).
- Are any of these physics programmes available online?
- 8 of the 31 programmes in South Korea are delivered online or by distance learning.
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