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 listedKyungpook National University
#441Public12 12 programs· National university in Daegu, a major institution of south-east Korea, strong in medicine and engineering.
Mokpo National University
Public8 8 programs· Public university in Muan near Mokpo, an educational pillar of South Jeolla Province with diverse programs.
Pukyong National University
#1002Public8 8 programs· Public university in Busan born from the merger of fisheries sciences and industrial engineering traditions.
Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology
Public8 8 programs· Public engineering university in Jinju, South Korea, known for hands-on programs and strong ties with regional industry.
Seoul National University of Science and Technology
#1106Public9 9 programs· Public engineering university in Seoul, known for applied programs and outstanding graduate employment rates.
Seoul National University
#63Public20 20 programs· South Korea's most prestigious national university and the nation's leading research institution in Seoul.
Sunchon National University
Public8 8 programs· Public university in Suncheon, heir to a 1935 agricultural school and an expert in agriculture and smart farming.
Korea National Open University
Public9 9 programs· South Korea's leading public distance-learning university, offering flexible lifelong-learning degree programs.
Sejong University
#450Private11 11 programs· Private Seoul university renowned for hospitality, business and technology programmes.
Sogang University
#648Private10 10 programs· Jesuit university in Seoul founded in 1960, renowned for humanities, business and Korean studies.
Soonchunhyang University
#1203Private8 8 programs· Private university in Asan and Seoul, renowned for its medical school and hospital network.
Sungkyunkwan University
#156Private13 13 programs· Private university heir to a 1398 institution and long-time Samsung partner, with campuses in Seoul and Suwon.
University of Suwon
Private8 8 programs· Private university in Hwaseong near Suwon, known for sports, engineering and arts programmes.
University of Ulsan
#703Private9 9 programs· Private university founded in 1970 in Ulsan, renowned for its close ties with Hyundai and its engineering excellence.
UST (University of Science and Technology)
Public11 11 programs· Korea's unique public university: master's and doctoral programmes embedded in national research institutes.
Wonkwang University
Private9 9 programs· Private university in Iksan tied to Won Buddhism, renowned for oriental medicine and pharmacy.
Woosong University
#1401Private9 9 programs· Private university in Daejeon specializing in international careers: hospitality, culinary arts, rail and IT.
Woosuk University
Private6 6 programs· Private university in Jeonju renowned for Korean oriental medicine, well-being, tourism and welfare programmes.
Yeungnam University
#635Private10 10 programs· Large private university in Gyeongsan near Daegu, offering a broad portfolio of programs at affordable fees.
Yewon Arts University
Private4 4 programs· Private arts university in Icheon dedicated to music, visual arts and performing arts.
Yong-In University
Private5 5 programs· Private university in Yongin, the world's cradle of university martial arts and sport sciences.
Yonsei University
#97Private13 13 programs· Historic private university in Seoul dating back to 1885, combining academic excellence and global openness.
Youngdong University
Private6 6 programs· Private university in North Chungcheong, known for Korea's first viticulture and enology program.
Youngsan University (Y'sU)
Private6 6 programs· Private university in Busan and Yangsan specialising in tourism, hospitality and management.