Universities in South Korea
30 Physics Programs in South Korea
- programs
- 30 programs
- universities
- 11 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,140 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Physics in South Korea and Doctorate in Physics in South Korea.
South Korea has 30 physics programs open to international students, at 11 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 5,140 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 4,654 USD and 5,215 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programs
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Physics 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 Physics in South Korea
Ranked by how many physics programs each one runs in South Korea — the count is next to the name.
- 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)
- GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (2)
- SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) (2)
- Sejong University (2)
- Yonsei University (1)
- Seoul National University (1)
- Pohang University of Science and Technology (1)
Study Physics in South Korea: common questions
- How many physics programs are there in South Korea?
- 30 physics programs at 11 universities in South Korea are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in South Korea cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in physics in South Korea is 5,140 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,654 USD and 5,215 USD a year.
- Can I study physics in South Korea in English?
- Yes — 100% of the physics programs in South Korea in our catalog are taught in English (30 of 30).
- Are any of these physics programs available online?
- 8 of the 30 programs in South Korea are delivered online or by distance learning.
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