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Cost of Studying in South Korea: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in South Korea is 6,853 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 5,415 USD and 9,780 USD. These figures are computed from 1,585 programs at 113 universities in South Korea listed on Global Admissions; 99% are taught in English.
Data as of August 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in South Korea by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 4,231 USD | 5,261 USD | 6,920 USD | 340 |
| Master's | 5,415 USD | 6,853 USD | 9,780 USD | 344 |
| PhD | 5,415 USD | 7,293 USD | 13,480 USD | 202 |
Cheapest degree programs in South Korea
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for South Korea right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Medicine | Korea University | Bachelor's | 5 USD |
| Bachelor in Department of Global Convergence | KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY(Gangneung) | Bachelor's | 1,530 USD |
| Bachelor in Internatioanl Business Economics | INCHEON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY | Bachelor's | 2,016 USD |
| Master of Arts in Christian Theology (M.A.) | WESTMINSTER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY | Master's | 2,500 USD |
| Master of Social Welfare in Rehabilitation Counseling (M.S.W.) | WESTMINSTER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY | Master's | 2,500 USD |
| Bachelor in Global Studies | Pusan National University | Bachelor's | 2,653 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in South Korea?
Yes — 1,573 of the 1,585 degree programs in South Korea on Global Admissions (99%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in South Korea accept international students?
113 universities in South Korea list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 17, 2026.
Is South Korea affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in South Korea charge 5,415 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 5 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 1,585 degree programs that 113 universities in South Korea list on Global Admissions, as of August 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 17, 2026".