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52 universities in Korea with English-taught degree programs, so you can be admitted without TOPIK. Ranked with internationally recognized schools first, with fields and tuition on each.

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Internationally ranked

Seoul · GwanakEnglish-taught

Seoul National University

70 programs · College of Humanities, Political Science and International Relations, Sociology

QS World#38as of 2026Times Higher Ed#58as of 2026Korea#1as of 2024 · JoongAng Ilbo
Seoul · SinchonEnglish-taught

Yonsei University

48 programs · Korean Language & Literature, Chinese Language & Literature, English Language & Literature

QS World#50as of 2026Times Higher Ed#86as of 2026Korea#2as of 2024 · JoongAng Ilbo
Seoul · Humanities&Social SciencesEnglish-taught

Sungkyunkwan University

39 programs · Confucian and Oriental Studies, Korean Language & Literature, English Language & Literature

QS World#126as of 2026Times Higher Ed#87as of 2026Korea#3as of 2024 · JoongAng Ilbo
SeoulEnglish-taught

Hanyang University

58 programs · Architecture(5-year program), Architectural Engineering (4-year program), Civil and Environmental Engineering

QS World#159as of 2026Times Higher Ed#251-300as of 2026Korea#5as of 2024 · JoongAng Ilbo
UlsanEnglish-taught

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)

15 programs · 기계공학과 (Department of Mechanical Engineering), 신소재공학과 (Department of Materials Science and Engineering), 에너지화학공학과 (School of Energy and Chemical Engineering)

QS World#310as of 2026Times Higher Ed#201-250as of 2026
SeoulEnglish-taught

Kyung Hee University

68 programs · Department of Korean Language and Literature, Department of History, Department of Philosohpy

QS World#331as of 2026Times Higher Ed#251-300as of 2026Korea#6as of 2024 · JoongAng Ilbo
Seoul · SinchonEnglish-taught

Ewha Womans University

61 programs · Korean Language & Literature, Chinese Language & Literature, French Language & Literature

QS World#504as of 2026Times Higher Ed#501-600as of 2026Korea#7as of 2024 · JoongAng Ilbo

More universities

BusanEnglish-taught

Busan University of Foreign Studies

46 programs · Open Major, Sport & Leisure Studies, Sport Rehabilitation

GwangjuEnglish-taught

Chonnam National University

36 programs · School of Business Administration, Department of Economics, School of Architecture(Architectural Engineering Program)

SeoulEnglish-taught

Chung-Ang University

50 programs · Korean Language and Literature, Korean Language Education and Korean Culture, English Language and Literature

Chungbuk · GaesinEnglish-taught

Chungbuk National University

65 programs · Korean Language and Literature, Chinese Language & Literature, English Language & Literature

DaejeonEnglish-taught

Chungnam National University

39 programs · Korean Language and Literature, Department of English Language and Literature, French Language and Literature Dept.

DaeguEnglish-taught

Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology

20 programs

DaejeonEnglish-taught

Daejeon University

20 programs · Hyehwa Liberal Arts College, Dept. of Fashion Design & Business, Dept. of Beauty Design

GyeonggiEnglish-taught

Dankook University

48 programs · Korean Language and Literature, Korean Studies(English Track), History

BusanEnglish-taught

Dongseo University

27 programs · Department of Film, Department of Musical Entertainment, Department of Acting for Theatre and Film

GwangjuEnglish-taught

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

22 programs

SeoulEnglish-taught

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

73 programs · Department of English Linguistics & Language Technology, Department of English Literature and Culture, Department of English for International Conferences and Communication

DaejeonEnglish-taught

Hannam University

50 programs · Department of Korean Language & Literature/Literary Creative Writing, Department of English Language & Literature, Department of Applied English Contents

SeoulEnglish-taught

Hanyang Women’s University

30 programs · Software Convergence, Contents Convergence, Big Data

IncheonEnglish-taught

Incheon National University

55 programs · Korean Language & Literature, English Language & Literature, German Language & Literature

IncheonEnglish-taught

INHA UNIVERSITY

55 programs · Polymer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

Gyeongnam · GimhaeEnglish-taught

Inje University

29 programs · School of Free Major, Department of Korean Language Education, Department of Mechanical Convergence Engineering

Jeju · AraEnglish-taught

Jeju National University

61 programs · Global Open Major, ※ List of available departments students can choose from their 2nd year, Korean Language and Literature

Jeonbuk · JeonjuEnglish-taught

Jeonbuk National University

72 programs · International Engineering and Science, The School of International Studies, Department of Architectural Engineering

SejongEnglish-taught

KDI School of Public Policy and Management

3 programs

Daegu · SeongseoEnglish-taught

Keimyung University

78 programs · Department of Korean Language and Literature, Department of Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language, Department of English Language and Literature

Chungnam · GongjuEnglish-taught

Kongju National University

78 programs · English Language and Literature, Chinese Language and Literature, French Language and Literature

DaejeonEnglish-taught

Konyang University

25 programs · Department of Artificial Intelligence, Department of Nursing, Department of Physical Therapy

SeoulEnglish-taught

Kookmin University

49 programs · Korean Language & Literature, English Language & Literature, Chinese Studies

DaejeonEnglish-taught

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

47 programs

BusanEnglish-taught

Korea Maritime & Ocean University

33 programs · Division of Navigation Convergence Studies, Division of Marine System Engineering, Division of Coast Guard Studies(Major in Navigation)

Chungnam · CheonanEnglish-taught

Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH)

8 programs · School of Mechanical Engineering, School of Mechatronics Engineering, School of Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering

DaeguEnglish-taught

Kyungpook National University

82 programs · Korean Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, History

BusanEnglish-taught

Kyungsung University

58 programs · School of Human Civilization, School of Glocal Cultural Studies, Department of English Language & Literature

Gyeongbuk · GumiEnglish-taught

Kyungwoon University

5 programs

Gyeonggi · GoyangEnglish-taught

National Cancer Center Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy

4 programs

Gyeongbuk · PohangEnglish-taught

POSTECH

1 programs · Mueunjae School of Undergraduate Studies

Busan · DaeyeonEnglish-taught

Pukyong National University

47 programs · Division of Global & Interdisciplinary Studies, ※ ↓ Departments available for selection from the second year ↓ (For reference only; not available for selection during the GKS application process.), Div. of Global & Interdisciplinary Studies(Global Business Track, Global Management Governance Track)

BusanEnglish-taught

Pusan National University

86 programs · Department of Korean Language and Literature, Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Department of Japanese Language and Literature

Seoul · GwangjinEnglish-taught

Sejong University

95 programs

SeoulEnglish-taught

Seokyeong University

31 programs · Business English, Business Japanese, Business Chinese

SeoulEnglish-taught

Seoul National University of Science and Technology

38 programs · School of Mechanical Systems Engineering (Intelligent Robotics Major), School of Mechanical Systems Engineering (Future Mobility Major), Department of Mechanical Engineering

Gyeonggi · UijeongbuEnglish-taught

SHINHAN UNIVERSITY

38 programs · Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Convergence

SeoulEnglish-taught

Sogang University

30 programs · Korean Language & Literature, History, Philosophy

Seoul · YongsanEnglish-taught

Sookmyung Women's University

48 programs · Division of Interdiscipalinary studies, Division of Korean Language & Literature, Department of History & Culture

SeoulEnglish-taught

Soongsil University

22 programs

Chungnam · AsanEnglish-taught

Sun Moon University

40 programs · Deparment of History, Deparment of Digital Contents, Department of Law & Police

SeoulEnglish-taught

Sungshin Women's University

52 programs · School of International Studies(Beauty·Fashion Design), School of International Studies(Global Korean Studies - K-Culture and Entertainmen Trackt), School of International Studies(Global Korean Studies - Korean Education Track)

Gyeonggi · SeongnamEnglish-taught

The Academy of Korean Studies

25 programs

BusanEnglish-taught

Tongmyong University

30 programs

Jeonbuk · IksanEnglish-taught

Wonkwang University

140 programs

Frequently asked questions

Can I study in Korea without knowing Korean?
Yes. Many Korean universities offer English-taught degree programs where you are admitted with an English test score, such as IELTS or TOEFL, instead of a TOPIK score. You can apply and begin your degree with no Korean at all. The universities listed above all have at least some English-taught programs.
Do English-taught programs in Korea require TOPIK?
Not for admission. However, many universities require you to reach TOPIK Level 3 or 4 to graduate, even from an English-taught program. This is set out in the academic regulations rather than the admissions brochure, so plan to build a Korean score during your studies rather than discovering the requirement in your final year.
Which are the top English-taught universities in Korea?
The universities that hold a QS or THE world ranking are listed first above. Seoul's major private and national universities, along with the science and technology institutes, run the widest English-taught offerings, but many regional universities teach in English too. Check each school's page for the specific English-taught departments.
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