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Universities in South Korea for Indian Students
A complete guide to the top universities in South Korea — QS World University Rankings 2027, tuition in INR, English-taught programmes, scholarships and admission pathways for Indian students.
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Each university below has a dedicated guide covering courses, fees in INR, English-taught tracks, scholarships, intake dates and entry requirements for Indian applicants. Searching by city? Start with our complete guide to universities in Seoul, South Korea, or the regional guides for Busan and Ulsan.
Seoul National University
#38 QS 2027 Seoul
Programmes: Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences
Tuition: ₹2.5–4L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: GKS, University Merit
Best for: Top-tier research, strong STEM
Yonsei University
#42 QS 2027 Seoul
Programmes: Business, Medicine, Engineering, International Studies
Tuition: ₹3.5–5.5L/sem
English-taught: UIC (English)
Scholarships: GKS, Yonsei Merit
Best for: Strong alumni, business focus
KAIST
#65 QS 2027 Daejeon
Programmes: AI, Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering
Tuition: ₹3–5L/sem
English-taught: Full English
Scholarships: GKS, KAIST Scholarship
Best for: Best for tech & engineering
Korea University
#52 QS 2027 Seoul
Programmes: Law, Business, Engineering, Political Science
Tuition: ₹3–5L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: GKS, KU Global
Best for: Prestigious, well-rounded
POSTECH
#106 QS 2027 Pohang
Programmes: Science, Engineering, IT, Nano-technology
Tuition: ₹2.5–4L/sem
English-taught: Graduate programmes
Scholarships: Full funding common
Best for: Small, elite, research-heavy
Sungkyunkwan University
#108 QS 2027 Seoul/Suwon
Programmes: Business, Engineering, Pharmacy, Data Science
Tuition: ₹3–4.5L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: Samsung Scholarship
Best for: Samsung-backed, practical focus
Hanyang University
#155 QS 2027 Seoul
Programmes: Engineering, Architecture, Business, Theatre
Tuition: ₹2.5–4L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: Hanyang Merit
Best for: Engineering powerhouse
Yeungnam University
QS 801-850 2026 Gyeongsan (Daegu)
Programmes: Engineering, Business, IT, International Studies
Tuition: ₹1.6–2.8L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: YU Grade A/B/C
Best for: Affordable, large Indian community
Anyang University
MoE A-rated Anyang (30 min from Seoul)
Programmes: Business, IT, Global Studies
Tuition: ₹1.4–2.4L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: Partner + Merit stack
Best for: Authorised partner, Seoul-adjacent, affordable
Dankook University
QS 701-750 2026 Yongin / Cheonan
Programmes: Engineering, Business, Medicine, Dentistry
Tuition: ₹2.4–3.8L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: Up to 100% via IELTS
Best for: Authorised partner, IELTS-based scholarships
Jungwon University
MoE A-rated Goesan (Chungbuk)
Programmes: Business, IT, Aeronautics, Global Studies
Tuition: ₹1.3–2.2L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: Partner + Merit stack
Best for: Authorised partner, most affordable, countryside campus
UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)
#299 QS 2027 Ulsan
Programmes: Engineering, Battery, AI, Materials
Tuition: ₹1.8–2.4L/sem
English-taught: Full English
Scholarships: Full funding at grad level
Best for: Fully English, research-heavy, funded
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
#379 QS 2027 Gwangju
Programmes: Photonics, AI, Life Sciences, EECS
Tuition: ₹1.5–2L/sem
English-taught: Full English
Scholarships: Fully funded MS/PhD
Best for: Small, elite, English-first research
Kyung Hee University
#309 QS 2027 Seoul/Yongin
Programmes: Hospitality, Korean Medicine, International Studies
Tuition: ₹2.2–3.8L/sem
English-taught: GCS programme
Scholarships: KHU Global
Best for: Culture, hospitality, medicine
Sogang University
#494 QS 2027 Seoul
Programmes: Business, Economics, International Studies
Tuition: ₹2.6–4.2L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: Sogang International
Best for: #1 in Korea for graduate employment
Ewha Womans University
#488 QS 2027 Seoul
Programmes: International Studies, Education, Pharmacy
Tuition: ₹2.5–4L/sem
English-taught: Scranton College
Scholarships: Ewha Global
Best for: Top women's university
Chung-Ang University
#432 QS 2027 Seoul/Anseong
Programmes: Film, Media, Business, Pharmacy
Tuition: ₹2.4–4.2L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: CAU Grade A/B/C
Best for: Korea's top film & performing arts school
Pusan National University
#421 QS 2027 Busan
Programmes: Engineering, Naval Architecture, Business, Medicine
Tuition: ₹1.6–3.5L/sem
English-taught: Grad + select UG
Scholarships: PNU Type A/B/C, GKS
Best for: Flagship national, coastal city, low cost
Sejong University
#571 QS 2027 Seoul
Programmes: Hotel & Tourism, Aerospace, Animation, Business
Tuition: ₹2.2–4.5L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: Sejong Grade A/B/C
Best for: #1 in Korea for hotel management
Kyungpook National University
#571 QS 2027 Daegu
Programmes: Electronics, Semiconductors, Medicine, IT
Tuition: ₹1.6–3.4L/sem
English-taught: Grad
Scholarships: KNU Type A/B/C, GKS
Best for: Samsung/LG semiconductor pipeline
Dongguk University
#571 QS 2027 Seoul
Programmes: Film, Buddhist & Indian Studies, Business
Tuition: ₹2.3–4.2L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: Dongguk Grade A/B/C
Best for: Top film school + Indian Studies dept
Inha University
#601 QS 2027 Incheon
Programmes: Aerospace, Logistics, IT, Business
Tuition: ₹2.2–4.2L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: Inha Grade A/B/C, Hanjin
Best for: Korean Air-backed, closest to airport
Konkuk University
#601 QS 2027 Seoul
Programmes: Veterinary, Real Estate, Film, Business
Tuition: ₹2.3–4.4L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: Konkuk Type A/B/C
Best for: Korea's oldest vet school, green campus
Ajou University
#701 QS 2027 Suwon
Programmes: Electronics, Chemical Eng., Business, Medicine
Tuition: ₹2.2–4.2L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: Ajou Global, Samsung-Ajou
Best for: 3 km from Samsung HQ
Hongik University
#801 QS 2027 Seoul
Programmes: Design, Fine Arts, Animation, Architecture
Tuition: ₹2.4–5.5L/sem
English-taught: IDAS + select UG
Scholarships: Hongik Grade A/B/C
Best for: Korea's #1 for art & design
Chonnam National University
#801 QS 2027 Gwangju
Programmes: Chemical Eng., Agriculture, Medicine, IT
Tuition: ₹1.5–3.2L/sem
English-taught: Grad
Scholarships: CNU Type A/B/C, GKS
Best for: Lowest tuition among flagship nationals
University of Seoul
#801 QS 2027 Seoul
Programmes: Urban Planning, Taxation, Public Admin, IR
Tuition: ₹1.4–2.8L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: UoS Type A/B, SMG
Best for: Lowest tuition in Seoul (public)
Sookmyung Women's University
#801 QS 2027 Seoul
Programmes: Economics, TESOL, Global Cooperation, Media
Tuition: ₹2.4–4.2L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: Sookmyung Global A/B/C
Best for: Top women's university (economics/TESOL)
Kookmin University
#801 QS 2027 Seoul
Programmes: Automotive Design, IT, Business, Engineering
Tuition: ₹2.3–4.4L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: Kookmin Grade A/B/C, Hyundai
Best for: Korea's #1 for automotive design
Jeju National University
QS 801-1000 2027 Jeju Island
Programmes: Marine Science, Biotech, Tourism, Vet Medicine
Tuition: ₹1.4–2.7L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: JNU Type A/B/C, GKS
Best for: Cheapest national, UNESCO island lifestyle
Sun Moon University
MoE IEQAS A-grade Asan (40 min from Seoul)
Programmes: Business, Engineering, Hospitality, Display Eng.
Tuition: ₹1.5–3L/sem
English-taught: Yes
Scholarships: Sun Moon Grade A/B/C
Best for: IEQAS A-grade visa, large Indian community
Rankings are from QS World University Rankings 2027 (released June 2026).
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