South Korea — university guide
The 73 universities in South Korea in 2026
An informative guide to the 73 higher education institutions in South Korea: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
73
Universities
35
Public
38
Private
#63
Best ranking
Seoul National University
3,000,000 KRW
Min bachelor fee
61
Programs
Bachelor fee range in South Korea
Based on the 22 universities in South Korea that published their fees.
Min3,000,000 KRWMax10,700,000 KRW
Universities in South Korea: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
35
Public universities
The public institutions in South Korea
35universities
38
Private universities
The private institutions in South Korea
38universities
49
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
49universities
22
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
22universities
73
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
73universities
61
Programs
Fields offered in South Korea
61programs
List of universities in South Korea in 2026
73 universities listedInha University
#720Private11 11 programs· Private university in Incheon founded with the Korean-American diaspora, strong in engineering and logistics.
INJE University
#1202Private8 8 programs· Private university in Gimhae, renowned for its university hospital and automotive mechanical engineering.
Konkuk University
#728Private10 10 programs· Private university in Seoul founded in 1946, known for its lively campus and veterinary medicine programs.
Kookmin University
#1206Private10 10 programs· Seoul's first post-war private university, recognised for design, automotive engineering and business.
Kyung Hee University
#306Private11 11 programs· Private university founded in 1949, renowned for its stunning campus, peace studies and hospitality management.
Mokpo National Maritime University
Public6 6 programs· Public university in the port of Mokpo specializing in navigation, marine engineering and fisheries.
Korea National University of Education
Public6 6 programs· South Korea's only public university entirely dedicated to teacher training and education sciences, located in Cheongju.
Korea National University of Transportation
Public8 8 programs· Public university in Chungju, Korea's leading institution for transport, logistics and mobility engineering.
Andong National University
Public7 7 programs· Public university in Andong, the heart of traditional Korean culture, strong in humanities and engineering.
Incheon National University
#1404Public8 8 programs· Public university in Incheon's global Songdo cluster, oriented toward global and international studies.
Pusan National University
#467Public1 1 program· First public university in Korea (1946), the scientific and industrial engine of the Busan metropolitan area.
Changwon National University
#1801Public8 8 programs· Public university in Changwon at the heart of South Gyeongsang's mechanical industrial cluster.
Chonnam National University
#664Public11 11 programs· National university in Gwangju, a symbol of Korean democracy, strong in medicine and engineering.
Chungbuk National University
#802Public10 10 programs· Public university in Cheongju, the leading research and medical institution of North Chungcheong Province.
Chungnam National University
#851Public11 11 programs· National university in Daejeon, at the heart of Korea's science cluster, strong in engineering and health.
Gangneung-Wonju National University
Public8 8 programs· Public university in Gangwon Province with campuses in Gangneung and Wonju, recognized for regional sciences.
Gyeongsang National University
#1037Public10 10 programs· Major public university in Jinju, recognized for research in engineering, agriculture and veterinary medicine.
Hanbat National University
#2001Public9 9 programs· Public university in Daejeon, recognized for applied engineering and strong ties with technology companies.
Hankyong National University
Public8 8 programs· Public university in Anseong specializing in bio-industries and the convergence of technology and agriculture.
Jeju National University
#1304Public9 9 programs· Public university on Jeju Island, recognized for marine sciences, tourism and renewable energy programs.
Jeonbuk National University
#678Public11 11 programs· National university in Jeonju, flagship of Jeollabuk-do, known for value and research strength.
Kangwon National University
#1104Public10 10 programs· Major public university in Chuncheon, a Korean pioneer in renewable energy and green industries.
Kongju National University
Public8 8 programs· Public university in Gongju, historically rooted in teacher training and strong in engineering.
Kunsan National University
Public8 8 programs· Public university in the port city of Gunsan, recognized for naval engineering and ties with the coastal industrial zone.