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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. Teacher training

    Home Economics Education

    Kyungpook National University 🇰🇷 Taegu, South Korea

  2. Other programmes

    School of Economics and Trade

    Kyungpook National University 🇰🇷 Taegu, South Korea

  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Seoul National University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

  4. Master

    Economics (Masters)

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

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  6. Master

    Home Economics Education, Masters

    Kangwon National University 🇰🇷 Chuncheon-si, South Korea

  7. Undergraduate

    Home Economics Education (Undergraduate)

    Kyeongsang National University 🇰🇷 Kyeongnam, South Korea

  8. PhD / Doctorate

    International Trade & Negotiations (PhD)

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

  9. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Seoul National University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

  10. PhD / Doctorate

    International Trade (PhD)

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

  11. Major

    Major of International Trade

    Kyonggi University 🇰🇷 Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

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  13. Other programmes

    Overseas (Japan) employment support service

    Chungju National University 🇰🇷 Chungju, South Korea

  14. Major

    Major of Economics

    Pukyong National University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

  15. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate)

    Dong-A University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

  16. Other programmes

    Labor Economics

    Korea University of Technology and Education 🇰🇷 Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea

  17. Other programmes

    Analysis of Global Economics

    Chonnam National University 🇰🇷 Gwangju, South Korea

  18. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Sookmyung Women's University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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