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Study Economics in South Korea

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Economics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  2. Teacher training

    Home Economics Education

    Seoul National University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Development Economics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Food and Health Economics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  6. Major

    Major of EconomicsMajor of Applied Information Statistics

    Kyonggi University 🇰🇷 Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

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  7. Master

    International Cyber Trade & Area Study (Masters)

    Chonbuk National University 🇰🇷 Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

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  8. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Dong-A University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  9. Teacher training

    Home Economics Education

    Sookmyung Women's University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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  10. Other programmes

    International Trade

    Duksung Women's University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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  11. Other programmes

    International Trade and Economic Cooperation (IT & EC)

    Kyung Hee University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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  12. Master

    Economics (Master's and Doctoral Integration program)

    Ajou University 🇰🇷 Suwon, South Korea

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  13. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Daejeon University 🇰🇷 Daejeon, South Korea

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  15. Master

    International Trade (Masters)

    Pusan National University 🇰🇷 Pusan, Miryang, Yangsan, South Korea

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  16. Master

    International Trade (Masters)

    Chonbuk National University 🇰🇷 Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

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  17. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Dong-A University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  18. Major

    Food and Resource Economics (Major)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Ajou University 🇰🇷 Suwon, South Korea

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  20. Undergraduate

    International Trade (Undergraduate)

    Chosun University 🇰🇷 Gwangju, South Korea

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctorate)

    Chonbuk National University 🇰🇷 Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

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  22. Other programmes

    International Trade

    Jeju National University 🇰🇷 Jeju, South Korea

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Study Economics in South Korea – facts and figures

In South Korea, 45 universities and colleges offer 167 Economics programmes: 4 Bachelor, 29 Master and 35 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Seoul, Korea, Seoul, Busan and Gwangju. Institutions with the widest choice: Korea University, Dong-A University and Chonnam National University.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 167 Economics programmes at 45 institutions in South Korea. Popular cities include Seoul, Korea, Seoul and Busan.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in South Korea?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Korea University, Dong-A University, Chonnam National University, Pusan National University and Pukyong National University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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