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