PhD in Engineering in South Korea

175 phd programmes in engineering at 17 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

Engineering programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in GreenBio Science GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Biosystems Engineering GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) PhD 13,853 USD
PhD in Department of Information Display KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Biopharmaceutical Convergence SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) PhD —
PhD in Department of Design Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) PhD 5,565 USD
PhD in Graduate School of Health Science and Technology(Health Science and Technology) Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) PhD 5,565 USD
PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering GYEONGKUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Marine Environmental Engineering GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Civil Engineering GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Seafood Science and Technology GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Graduate School of Quantum Science and Technology KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) PhD 13,853 USD
PhD in Graduate Institute of Ferrous & Eco Materials Technology(Battery Engineering) Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) PhD 7,495 USD
PhD in Department of Materials Science and Engineering Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) PhD 7,495 USD
PhD in Department of Mechanical Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) PhD 5,565 USD
PhD in Department of Biomedical Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) PhD 5,565 USD
PhD in Department of Industrial Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) PhD 5,565 USD
PhD in Department of Biomedical Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) PhD 5,565 USD
PhD in Mechanical Design Engineering GYEONGKUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Convergence Electronic Engineering GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD —
PhD in Energy and Chemical Engineering JEJU NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PhD 4,811 USD
PhD in Department of Aerospace Engineering KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) PhD 13,853 USD
PhD in Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering Sejong University PhD —

Specialisations within engineering

Mechanical Engineering 18 Electrical Engineering 17 Science 15 Chemical Engineering 11 Engineering 10 Civil and Environmental Engineering 10 Materials Science 9 Technology 8 Robotics Engineering 7 Aerospace Engineering 6

Universities for engineering in South Korea

PhD in Engineering in South Korea: common questions

How many engineering programmes are there in South Korea?
175 engineering phd programmes at 17 universities in South Korea are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a engineering degree in South Korea cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in engineering 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 engineering in South Korea in English?
Yes — 100% of the engineering programmes in South Korea in our catalogue are taught in English (175 of 175).

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