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Study Engineering in South Korea 🇰🇷

South Korea offers 509 Engineering programs across 82 universities. Tuition ranges from $6k–$9200k/yr, making it a competitive option for international students. 99% of programs carry STEM designation, which is valuable for post-graduation work authorization in many countries.

509 Programs
82 Universities
$6k–$9200k/yr Tuition
99% STEM
17% Scholarships

Why South Korea for Engineering?

Living Cost

$10,000/yr

Full guide to studying in South Korea →

By Degree Level

Bachelor (291) PhD (118) Master (100)

Top Universities for Engineering in South Korea

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

Daejeon · National rank #1 · QS #53

Mechanical Engineering · PhD Aerospace Engineering · PhD Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering · PhD Nuclear Quantum Engineering · PhD
Seoul National University

Seoul · National rank #1 · QS #38

Mechanical Engineering · Master Computer Science and Engineering · Bachelor Biomedical Engineering · Master
Chosun University

Gwangju · National rank #2

Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor Environmental Engineering · Bachelor Biomedical Engineering · Bachelor
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

Seoul · National rank #3 · QS #126

PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering · PhD Electronic and Electrical Engineering · Bachelor Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor Master of Science in Chemical Engineering · Master
Korea University

Seoul · National rank #3 · QS #61

Biomedical Engineering · Master Computer Science and Engineering · Bachelor Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering · PhD
Incheon National University

Incheon · National rank #4

Engineering disciplines · PhD Environmental Engineering · Bachelor Electrical Engineering · Master Civil Engineering · Bachelor
University of Incheon

Incheon · National rank #4

Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor Civil and Environmental Engineering · Bachelor Electrical Engineering · Bachelor Civil Engineering · Bachelor Graduate School of Engineering · Master Doctoral Programs in Engineering · PhD PhD in Electrical Engineering · PhD
Hanyang University

Seoul · National rank #6 · QS #159

Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor Industrial Engineering · PhD Chemical Engineering · Master PhD in Electrical Engineering · PhD Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering · Master
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

Gwangju · National rank #7 · QS #385

Mechanical Engineering Concentration · Bachelor
Sejong University

Seoul · National rank #8 · QS #392

Civil and Environmental Engineering · Bachelor PhD in Computer Science · PhD Aerospace Engineering · Bachelor Information and Communication Engineering · Bachelor Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor Civil Engineering · Bachelor
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)

Ulsan · National rank #8 · QS #310

Biomedical Engineering · Master Industrial Engineering · Master
Kyungpook National University

Daegu · National rank #9 · QS #519

Computer Science and Engineering · Bachelor Electronic Engineering · Bachelor Materials Science and Engineering · Bachelor Civil Engineering · Bachelor Master of Science in Computer Science · Master PhD in Electronic Engineering · PhD Electrical Engineering · Master
University of Ulsan

Ulsan · National rank #9 · QS #801

Biomedical Engineering · Master Chemical Engineering · PhD Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering · PhD Materials Science and Engineering · Bachelor Mechanical Engineering · PhD
Ewha Womans University

Seoul · National rank #10 · QS #504

Computer Science and Engineering · Bachelor Master of Science in Computer Science · Master
Pusan National University

Busan · National rank #10 · QS #473

School of Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor Department of Aerospace Engineering · Bachelor Department of Industrial Engineering · Bachelor
Chung-Ang University

Seoul · National rank #10 · QS #479

Chemical Engineering · Bachelor
Chonnam National University

Gwangju · National rank #13 · QS #901

College of Engineering · Bachelor Master of Science in Computer Science · Master Department of Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor Civil Engineering · Bachelor Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor School of Architecture (Architecture & Urban Design Program) · Bachelor Department of Industrial Engineering · Bachelor Department of Electrical Engineering · Bachelor
Inha University

Incheon · National rank #14 · QS #643

Industrial Engineering · Bachelor
Jeonbuk National University

Jeonju · National rank #17 · QS #701

Biomedical Engineering · Bachelor
Catholic University of Korea

Bucheon · National rank #18 · QS #741

Master of Science in Computer Science · Master

All Programs

Electronic Engineering

Kookmin University

Bachelor STEM

Mechanical Engineering

Kookmin University

Master STEM

Automotive Engineering

Kookmin University

PhD STEM

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Sejong University

Bachelor STEM

Computer Science and Engineering

Ewha Womans University

Bachelor STEM

Information and Communication Engineering

Seokyeong University

Bachelor STEM

Electronic Engineering

Sunchon National University

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Kyungsung University

Master STEM

Mechanical Engineering

Chosun University

Bachelor STEM

Civil Engineering

Wonkwang University

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

PhD STEM

Mechanical Engineering

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

PhD STEM

Engineering disciplines

Incheon National University

PhD STEM Aid

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Hoseo University

PhD STEM

Computer Science and Engineering

Kyungpook National University

Bachelor STEM

Department of Information and Communication Engineering

Yuhan University

Bachelor STEM

Environmental and Civil Engineering

Hannam University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Master of Science in Computer Science

Ewha Womans University

Master STEM

Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering

Kunsan National University

Master STEM

Electronic Engineering

Kyungpook National University

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering

Gyeongsang National University

Master STEM

Materials Science and Engineering

Kyungpook National University

Bachelor STEM

College of Engineering

Chonnam National University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Electronic Engineering

Yeungnam University

Bachelor STEM

Industrial Engineering

Inha University

Bachelor STEM

Computer Engineering

Inje University

PhD STEM

Aerospace Engineering

Chungbuk National University

PhD STEM Aid

Master of Science in Engineering

Konyang University

Master STEM Aid

Electronic Engineering

Soongsil University

PhD STEM

Architectural Engineering

Hoseo University

Bachelor STEM Aid

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Yeungnam University

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Computer Science

Chonnam National University

Master STEM

Biomedical Engineering

Ajou University

Master STEM

Department of Civil Engineering

Far East University

Bachelor STEM

Nautical Science

Korea Maritime and Ocean University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Marine Equipment Engineering (Materials Engineering)

Korea Maritime and Ocean University

PhD STEM Aid

Electrical Engineering

Andong National University

Bachelor STEM

Marine System Engineering

Korea Maritime and Ocean University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Convergence of Energy Climate and Environmental Technology

Hoseo University

Bachelor STEM Aid

PhD in Computer Science

Sejong University

PhD STEM

Information and Communication Engineering

Dongseo University

Bachelor STEM

Graduate School of Civil Engineering

Honam University

Master STEM

Mechanical Engineering

University of Incheon

Bachelor STEM

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

Bachelor STEM

Electrical Engineering

Jeju National University

Bachelor STEM

Civil Engineering

Hannam University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Electronic Engineering

Andong National University

Master STEM

Mechanical Engineering

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

Bachelor STEM

Electrical and Electronics

Korea Maritime and Ocean University

PhD STEM Aid

Mechanical Engineering

Changwon National University

PhD STEM

Engineering

Hannam University

PhD STEM Aid

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Yonsei University

PhD STEM

Biomedical Engineering

Korea University

Master STEM

Electrical Engineering

Hanbat National University

Bachelor STEM

Environmental Engineering

Incheon National University

Bachelor STEM

Industrial Engineering

Changwon National University

Bachelor STEM

Hydrogen Energy and Safety

Hoseo University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Mechanical Engineering Concentration

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

Bachelor STEM Aid

Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Incheon

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Marine Engineering

Korea Maritime & Ocean University

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Computer Science

Gyeongsang National University

Master STEM

Biomedical Engineering

Jeonbuk National University

Bachelor STEM

Department of Chemical Engineering

Gyeonggi University of Science and Technology

Bachelor STEM

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Chonnam National University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Master of Science in Computer Science

Catholic University of Korea

Master STEM

Department of Civil Engineering

Hallasan University

Bachelor STEM

Graduate School of Engineering (Master's in Civil Engineering)

Hallasan University

Master STEM

Department of Electrical Engineering

Yuhan University

Bachelor STEM

Mechanical Engineering

Myongji University

Bachelor STEM

School of Mechanical Engineering

Pusan National University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Biomedical Engineering

University of Ulsan

Master STEM

Chemical Engineering

University of Ulsan

PhD STEM

Department of Automotive Engineering

Hallasan University

Bachelor STEM

Graduate School of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Hallasan University

Master STEM

Chemical Engineering

Chung-Ang University

Bachelor STEM

Department of Industrial Engineering

Kumoh National Institute of Technology

PhD STEM

Environmental Engineering

Youngsan University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Department of Aerospace Engineering

Pusan National University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

University of Ulsan

PhD STEM

Materials Science and Engineering

University of Ulsan

Bachelor STEM

Mechanical Engineering

University of Ulsan

PhD STEM

Convergence Semiconductor Engineering

Dankook University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Electrical Engineering

Dankook University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Mechanical Engineering

Dankook University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Infrastructure and Construction Engineering

Dankook University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Architectural Engineering

Dankook University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Polymer Systems Engineering (Polymer Engineering Major)

Dankook University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Chemical Engineering

Dankook University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Engineering

Dankook University

PhD STEM Aid

Civil Engineering

Chonnam National University

Bachelor STEM

Department of Electrical Engineering

Hallasan University

Bachelor STEM

Civil Engineering

Kyungpook National University

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Computer Science

Kyungpook National University

Master STEM

PhD in Electronic Engineering

Kyungpook National University

PhD STEM

Mechanical Engineering

Chonnam National University

Bachelor STEM

Mechanical Engineering

Hanyang University

Bachelor STEM

Industrial Engineering

Hanyang University

PhD STEM

Chemical Engineering

Hanyang University

Master STEM

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Hanyang University

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Hanyang University

Master STEM

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Engineering in South Korea?
Tuition for Engineering programs in South Korea ranges from $6k–$9200k/yr. 17% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $10k.
What are the English language requirements for Engineering in South Korea?
English-taught Engineering programs in South Korea typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Engineering programs are in South Korea?
Abroadly lists 509 Engineering programs at 82 universities across South Korea. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Engineering programs in South Korea STEM-designated?
99% of Engineering programs in South Korea carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is South Korea a good country for Engineering students?
South Korea is a strong choice for Engineering with 82 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Korean, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Engineering in South Korea?
In South Korea, Engineering programs are offered at: Bachelor (291 programs), Master (100 programs), PhD (118 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.