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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

    Faculty of Education, Seoul National University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

  2. Graduate

    International Trade (Graduate)

    Soongsil University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

  3. Major

    Major in Taxation

    Pusan University of Foreign Studies 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

  4. Master

    Regional Economic Policy (Masters)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  6. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Dong-eui University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

  7. Other programmes

    Economics

    Chonnam National University 🇰🇷 Gwangju, South Korea

  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Monetary Economics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

  9. Undergraduate

    Taxation (Undergraduate)

    Chung Cheong University 🇰🇷 Cheongju, South Korea

  10. Other programmes

    International Trade

    Andong National University 🇰🇷 Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

  11. Other programmes

    International Trade

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

  12. Other programmes

    Tax Finance

    Daegu Haany University 🇰🇷 Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Economic Theory (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Labor Economics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

  16. Undergraduate

    Security Service (Undergraduate)

    Dongseo University 🇰🇷 Busan, Korea, South Korea

  17. Other programmes

    Economics

    Faculty of Education, Seoul National University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

  18. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    Kangwon National University 🇰🇷 Chuncheon-si, South Korea

  19. Other programmes

    Trade

    Honam University 🇰🇷 Gwangju, South Korea

  20. Other programmes

    Economics

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

  21. Other programmes

    Economics

    Jeju National University 🇰🇷 Jeju, South Korea

  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Health Economics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, 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.

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