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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 6,280 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 4,455 USD and 8,595 USD. These figures are computed from 1,571 programs at 112 universities in South Korea listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog 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 | 4,606 USD | 5,153 USD | 6,709 USD | 324 |
| Master's | 4,455 USD | 6,280 USD | 8,595 USD | 327 |
| PhD | 5,153 USD | 6,940 USD | 12,826 USD | 192 |
Cheapest degree programs in South Korea
The lowest published international tuition in our South Korea catalog 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 | 2,558 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in South Korea?
Yes — 1,565 of the 1,571 degree programs in our South Korea catalog (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in South Korea accept international students?
112 universities in South Korea list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is South Korea affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in South Korea charge 4,455 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 5 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for South Korea: browse programs by field of study , upcoming application deadlines , the study-in-South Korea guide , or estimate your total cost including living expenses .
Thinking seriously about South Korea?
An advisor who knows the South Korea admission process can shortlist programs for your budget and profile, and sanity-check deadlines.
Methodology
All figures are computed from the 1,571 degree programs that 112 universities in South Korea list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 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 catalog data, July 17, 2026".