PhD in Mathematics in South Korea

7 phd programmes in mathematics at 5 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 6,047 USD and 12,263 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Mathematics programmes

7 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Mathematical Sciences Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) PhD 13,853 USD
PhD in Department of Mathematics Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) PhD 7,495 USD
PhD in Mathematics SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU) PhD —
PhD in Department of Mathematical Sciences Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) PhD 5,565 USD
PhD in Department of Mathematical Sciences KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) PhD 13,853 USD
PhD in Department of Mathematical Sciences Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) PhD 5,565 USD
PhD in Department of Mathematics Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) PhD 7,495 USD

Universities for mathematics in South Korea

PhD in Mathematics in South Korea: common questions

How many mathematics programmes are there in South Korea?
7 mathematics phd programmes at 5 universities in South Korea are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a mathematics degree in South Korea cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in mathematics in South Korea is 7,495 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 6,047 USD and 12,263 USD per year.
Can I study mathematics in South Korea in English?
Yes — 100% of the mathematics programmes in South Korea in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 7).

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