Study Expenses in Korea

Study Expenses in Korea

Average Study Expenses in Korea

Planning your education in Korea starts with choosing the right university and academic program while keeping your budget in mind. National universities typically offer lower tuition fees, as they are subsidized by the Korean government. In contrast, private universities may charge higher fees. Since tuition costs differ from one institution to another, it is advisable to review the specific fees of your chosen university beforehand.

Annual Tuition Fees for Degree Programs

University (Undergraduate)

National Average

KRW 6,820,243.8

National and Public Average

KRW 4,265,841.8

Private Average

KRW 7,625,335.6

Metropolitan Area Average

KRW 7,654,029.5

Non-Metropolitan Area Average

KRW 6,316,884.6

Associate Degree Programs

National Average

KRW 6,016,387.8

National and Public Average

KRW 1,884,132.2

Private Average

KRW 6,109,569.7

Metropolitan Area Average

KRW 6,495,245.1

Non-Metropolitan Area Average

KRW 5,640,585.4

Graduate Programs

National Average

KRW 4,216,103.2

National and Public Average

KRW 2,481,807.9

Private Average

KRW 4,434,680.7

Metropolitan Area Average

KRW 3,838,911.5

Non-Metropolitan Area Average

KRW 5,306,655

Exact costs can be verified on the official websites of individual universities or on the Academy Info platform (http://www.academyinfo.go.kr)

Annual Tuition Fees by Department

Annual Tuition Fees by Department

Humanities and Social Sciences

KRW 6,003,000

Natural Sciences

KRW 6,875,000

Engineering

KRW 7,277,200

Arts and Physical Education

KRW 7,828,200

Medicine

KRW 9,843,400

Unit: (KRW/Standard) Excludes Korea National Open University and Cyber Universities (undergraduate and associate degree programs) Source : Academy Info https://www.academyinfo.go.kr