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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. Major

    Security Service (Major)

    Dongseo University 🇰🇷 Busan, Korea, South Korea

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  2. Major

    Major of Resources and Information Economics

    Pukyong National University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    International Trade, M.B.A./Ph.D.

    Hongik University 🇰🇷 Mapo-gu, South Korea

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  4. Graduate

    Food Service Industry (Graduate)

    Chung Cheong University 🇰🇷 Cheongju, South Korea

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Sookmyung Women's University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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  7. Major

    International Trade major (Freshman Applicants [First-year students])

    Dongguk University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Kyungju, South Korea

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  8. Teacher training

    Home Economics Education

    Pai Chai University 🇰🇷 Seo-Gu, Daejeon, Korea, South Korea

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  9. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

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

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  10. Other programmes

    Industrial and Applied Economics

    Jeju National University 🇰🇷 Jeju, South Korea

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  11. Master

    Resource Economics (Masters)

    Pukyong National University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  12. Undergraduate

    Food Service Industry (Undergraduate)

    Chung Cheong University 🇰🇷 Cheongju, South Korea

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  13. Other programmes

    International Trade (Evening School)

    Pai Chai University 🇰🇷 Seo-Gu, Daejeon, Korea, South Korea

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Resource Economics (PhD)

    Pukyong National University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  16. Master

    International Trade and Economic Cooperation (IT & EC) (Masters)

    Kyung Hee University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Regional Economic Policy (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  18. Graduate

    Taxation (Graduate)

    Chung Cheong University 🇰🇷 Cheongju, South Korea

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  19. Undergraduate

    International Trade (Undergraduate)

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

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  20. Graduate

    International Trade (Graduate)

    Kyeongsang National University 🇰🇷 Kyeongnam, South Korea

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  21. Major

    International Trade major (Transfer Applicants [Second-year students])

    Dongguk University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Kyungju, South Korea

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Political Economy (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, 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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