Best universities in South Korea for international students

Ordered by the size of the international student body, because a large intake usually means English-taught courses, visa-experienced admissions staff and support that already exists.

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Yonsei University

Seoul, Seoul Capital Area, South Korea · Private University

★ 68 QS World #56 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): KRW 10,330,000 – KRW 13,970,000/yr
Founded: 1885

Korea University

Seoul, Seoul Capital Area, South Korea · Private University

★ 64 QS World #67 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): KRW 10,330,000 – KRW 13,970,000/yr
Founded: 1905

Seoul National University

Seoul, Seoul Capital Area, South Korea · Public University

★ 69 QS World #31 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): KRW 6,885,000 – KRW 9,315,000/yr
Founded: 1946

KAIST

Daejeon, South Korea · Public University

★ 66 QS World #53 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): KRW 8,035,000 – KRW 10,870,000/yr
Founded: 1971

POSTECH

Pohang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea · Private University

★ 64 QS World #98 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): KRW 8,035,000 – KRW 10,870,000/yr
Founded: 1986

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