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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. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Myongji University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Global Affairs & Trade (Doctorate)

    Chung Ang University, Seoul 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Pukyong National University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Pukyong National University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  6. Master

    Applied Economics (Masters)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  7. Master

    International Trade (Masters)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Kangwon National University 🇰🇷 Chuncheon-si, South Korea

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  9. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    Pukyong National University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  10. Major

    Economics major (Freshman Applicants [First-year students])

    Dongguk University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Kyungju, South Korea

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  11. Major

    Public Services (Major)

    Dong-A University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  12. Graduate

    Home Economics Education (Graduate)

    Kyeongsang National University 🇰🇷 Kyeongnam, South Korea

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    International Economics and Law (Doctorate)

    Hankuk University of Foreign Studies 🇰🇷 Seoul, Mohyun, Yongin, South Korea

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  15. Other programmes

    Employment support service

    Chungju National University 🇰🇷 Chungju, South Korea

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  16. Master

    Economics (Master)

    Yonsei University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Kangwon National University 🇰🇷 Chuncheon-si, South Korea

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  18. Major

    International Trade (Major)

    Dong-A University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  19. Other programmes

    Economics

    Honam University 🇰🇷 Gwangju, South Korea

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

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

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  21. Graduate

    Advanced Regional Economics (Graduate) (Local Government Program)

    Gyeongju University 🇰🇷 Gyeongju, GyeongBuk, Korea, South Korea

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  22. Master

    International Economics and Law(Master)

    Hankuk University of Foreign Studies 🇰🇷 Seoul, Mohyun, Yongin, 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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