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In 2025, the average tuition fee paid by a student enrolled in a university or junior college in South Korea amounted to about **** million South Korean won annually. The tuition fees charged by universities in South Korea have risen slightly in recent years, but the actual costs vary considerably depending on whether the university is public or private and the subject a student chooses to major in.

What is the cost of studying in South Korea?

South Korean universities rely heavily on private sources, as government financial support is limited by international standards. In 2024, tuition fees for students at private universities averaged around *** million won per year, almost twice as high as those at public universities. To ease the financial burden on students, the Ministry of Education has urged universities to freeze tuition since 2012 and has denied grants to those that have increased their fees.

International students

South Korea is a highly sought-after destination for international students due to its world-renowned universities, diverse study programs, and numerous scholarships available for both undergraduate and graduate students. Over the past decade, the country has experienced a significant surge in international students, reaching over *** in 2024. Additionally, the Korean government has welcomed these students in hopes that they can help address some of the country's issues, such as the labor shortage caused by the decline in the working-age population.