Study Biology in South Korea
50 programmes in biology at 14 universities in South Korea are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 7,495 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 5,565 USD and 13,853 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
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Biology in South Korea by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 11 | 4,504 USD | 5,088 USD | 6,282 USD |
| Master's | 15 | 7,246 USD | 7,495 USD | 13,853 USD |
| PhD | 21 | 5,565 USD | 7,495 USD | 13,853 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.
Specialisations within biology
Universities for biology in South Korea
- KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) (7)
- Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) (7)
- Sejong University (6)
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) (6)
- Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) (4)
- DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology) (3)
- Yonsei University (3)
- Seoul National University (3)
- JEJU NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (3)
- GYEONGKUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (2)
Study Biology in South Korea: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in South Korea?
- 50 biology programmes at 14 universities in South Korea are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in South Korea cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in biology in South Korea is 7,495 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 5,565 USD and 13,853 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in South Korea in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programmes in South Korea in our catalogue are taught in English (50 of 50).
- Are any of these biology programmes available online?
- 3 of the 50 programmes in South Korea are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for biology in South Korea?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 5,088 USD per year, against 7,495 USD for phd programmes.
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