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52 universities in Korea with English-taught degree programs, so you can be admitted without TOPIK. Ranked with internationally recognized schools first, with fields and tuition on each.

Want the actual degrees rather than the schools? Browse English-taught programs department by department. Wondering about one specific program? Check whether it needs Korean and at what TOPIK level. Looking for a specific city or province instead? Browse the full directory by region.

Internationally ranked

Seoul National University campus
Seoul · GwanakEnglish-taught

Seoul National University

70 programs · College of Humanities, Political Science and International Relations, Sociology

QS World#38as of 2026Times Higher Ed#58as of 2026Korea#1as of 2024 · JoongAng Ilbo
Yonsei University campus
Seoul · SinchonEnglish-taught

Yonsei University

48 programs · Korean Language & Literature, Chinese Language & Literature, English Language & Literature

QS World#50as of 2026Times Higher Ed#86as of 2026Korea#2as of 2024 · JoongAng Ilbo
Sungkyunkwan University campus
Seoul · Humanities&Social SciencesEnglish-taught

Sungkyunkwan University

39 programs · Confucian and Oriental Studies, Korean Language & Literature, English Language & Literature

QS World#126as of 2026Times Higher Ed#87as of 2026Korea#3as of 2024 · JoongAng Ilbo
Hanyang University campus
SeoulEnglish-taught

Hanyang University

58 programs · Architecture(5-year program), Architectural Engineering (4-year program), Civil and Environmental Engineering

QS World#159as of 2026Times Higher Ed#251-300as of 2026Korea#5as of 2024 · JoongAng Ilbo
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) campus
UlsanEnglish-taught

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)

15 programs · 기계공학과 (Department of Mechanical Engineering), 신소재공학과 (Department of Materials Science and Engineering), 에너지화학공학과 (School of Energy and Chemical Engineering)

QS World#310as of 2026Times Higher Ed#201-250as of 2026
Kyung Hee University campus
SeoulEnglish-taught

Kyung Hee University

68 programs · Department of Korean Language and Literature, Department of History, Department of Philosohpy

QS World#331as of 2026Times Higher Ed#251-300as of 2026Korea#6as of 2024 · JoongAng Ilbo
Ewha Womans University campus
Seoul · SinchonEnglish-taught

Ewha Womans University

61 programs · Korean Language & Literature, Chinese Language & Literature, French Language & Literature

QS World#504as of 2026Times Higher Ed#501-600as of 2026Korea#7as of 2024 · JoongAng Ilbo

More universities

Busan University of Foreign Studies campus
BusanEnglish-taught

Busan University of Foreign Studies

46 programs · Open Major, Sport & Leisure Studies, Sport Rehabilitation

Chonnam National University campus
GwangjuEnglish-taught

Chonnam National University

36 programs · School of Business Administration, Department of Economics, School of Architecture(Architectural Engineering Program)

Chung-Ang University campus
SeoulEnglish-taught

Chung-Ang University

50 programs · Korean Language and Literature, Korean Language Education and Korean Culture, English Language and Literature

Chungbuk National University campus
Chungbuk · GaesinEnglish-taught

Chungbuk National University

65 programs · Korean Language and Literature, Chinese Language & Literature, English Language & Literature

Chungnam National University campus
DaejeonEnglish-taught

Chungnam National University

39 programs · Korean Language and Literature, Department of English Language and Literature, French Language and Literature Dept.

DaeguEnglish-taught

Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology

20 programs

Daejeon University campus
DaejeonEnglish-taught

Daejeon University

20 programs · Hyehwa Liberal Arts College, Dept. of Fashion Design & Business, Dept. of Beauty Design

Dankook University campus
GyeonggiEnglish-taught

Dankook University

48 programs · Korean Language and Literature, Korean Studies(English Track), History

Dongseo University campus
BusanEnglish-taught

Dongseo University

27 programs · Department of Film, Department of Musical Entertainment, Department of Acting for Theatre and Film

GwangjuEnglish-taught

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

22 programs

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies campus
SeoulEnglish-taught

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

73 programs · Department of English Linguistics & Language Technology, Department of English Literature and Culture, Department of English for International Conferences and Communication

Hannam University campus
DaejeonEnglish-taught

Hannam University

50 programs · Department of Korean Language & Literature/Literary Creative Writing, Department of English Language & Literature, Department of Applied English Contents

Hanyang Women’s University campus
SeoulEnglish-taught

Hanyang Women’s University

30 programs · Software Convergence, Contents Convergence, Big Data

Incheon National University campus
IncheonEnglish-taught

Incheon National University

55 programs · Korean Language & Literature, English Language & Literature, German Language & Literature

INHA UNIVERSITY campus
IncheonEnglish-taught

INHA UNIVERSITY

55 programs · Polymer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

Inje University campus
Gyeongnam · GimhaeEnglish-taught

Inje University

29 programs · School of Free Major, Department of Korean Language Education, Department of Mechanical Convergence Engineering

Jeju National University campus
Jeju · AraEnglish-taught

Jeju National University

61 programs · Global Open Major, ※ List of available departments students can choose from their 2nd year, Korean Language and Literature

Jeonbuk National University campus
Jeonbuk · JeonjuEnglish-taught

Jeonbuk National University

72 programs · International Engineering and Science, The School of International Studies, Department of Architectural Engineering

SejongEnglish-taught

KDI School of Public Policy and Management

3 programs

Keimyung University campus
Daegu · SeongseoEnglish-taught

Keimyung University

78 programs · Department of Korean Language and Literature, Department of Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language, Department of English Language and Literature

Kongju National University campus
Chungnam · GongjuEnglish-taught

Kongju National University

78 programs · English Language and Literature, Chinese Language and Literature, French Language and Literature

Konyang University campus
DaejeonEnglish-taught

Konyang University

25 programs · Department of Artificial Intelligence, Department of Nursing, Department of Physical Therapy

Kookmin University campus
SeoulEnglish-taught

Kookmin University

49 programs · Korean Language & Literature, English Language & Literature, Chinese Studies

DaejeonEnglish-taught

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

47 programs

Korea Maritime & Ocean University campus
BusanEnglish-taught

Korea Maritime & Ocean University

33 programs · Division of Navigation Convergence Studies, Division of Marine System Engineering, Division of Coast Guard Studies(Major in Navigation)

Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH) campus
Chungnam · CheonanEnglish-taught

Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH)

8 programs · School of Mechanical Engineering, School of Mechatronics Engineering, School of Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering

Kyungpook National University campus
DaeguEnglish-taught

Kyungpook National University

82 programs · Korean Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, History

Kyungsung University campus
BusanEnglish-taught

Kyungsung University

58 programs · School of Human Civilization, School of Glocal Cultural Studies, Department of English Language & Literature

Gyeongbuk · GumiEnglish-taught

Kyungwoon University

5 programs

Gyeonggi · GoyangEnglish-taught

National Cancer Center Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy

4 programs

POSTECH campus
Gyeongbuk · PohangEnglish-taught

POSTECH

1 programs · Mueunjae School of Undergraduate Studies

Pukyong National University campus
Busan · DaeyeonEnglish-taught

Pukyong National University

47 programs · Division of Global & Interdisciplinary Studies, ※ ↓ Departments available for selection from the second year ↓ (For reference only; not available for selection during the GKS application process.), Div. of Global & Interdisciplinary Studies(Global Business Track, Global Management Governance Track)

Pusan National University campus
BusanEnglish-taught

Pusan National University

86 programs · Department of Korean Language and Literature, Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Department of Japanese Language and Literature

Seoul · GwangjinEnglish-taught

Sejong University

95 programs

Seokyeong University campus
SeoulEnglish-taught

Seokyeong University

31 programs · Business English, Business Japanese, Business Chinese

Seoul National University of Science and Technology campus
SeoulEnglish-taught

Seoul National University of Science and Technology

38 programs · School of Mechanical Systems Engineering (Intelligent Robotics Major), School of Mechanical Systems Engineering (Future Mobility Major), Department of Mechanical Engineering

SHINHAN UNIVERSITY campus
Gyeonggi · UijeongbuEnglish-taught

SHINHAN UNIVERSITY

38 programs · Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Convergence

Sogang University campus
SeoulEnglish-taught

Sogang University

30 programs · Korean Language & Literature, History, Philosophy

Sookmyung Women's University campus
Seoul · YongsanEnglish-taught

Sookmyung Women's University

48 programs · Division of Interdiscipalinary studies, Division of Korean Language & Literature, Department of History & Culture

SeoulEnglish-taught

Soongsil University

22 programs

Sun Moon University campus
Chungnam · AsanEnglish-taught

Sun Moon University

40 programs · Deparment of History, Deparment of Digital Contents, Department of Law & Police

Sungshin Women's University campus
SeoulEnglish-taught

Sungshin Women's University

52 programs · School of International Studies(Beauty·Fashion Design), School of International Studies(Global Korean Studies - K-Culture and Entertainmen Trackt), School of International Studies(Global Korean Studies - Korean Education Track)

Gyeonggi · SeongnamEnglish-taught

The Academy of Korean Studies

25 programs

BusanEnglish-taught

Tongmyong University

30 programs

Jeonbuk · IksanEnglish-taught

Wonkwang University

140 programs

Frequently asked questions

Can I study in Korea without knowing Korean?
Yes. Many Korean universities offer English-taught degree programs where you are admitted with an English test score, such as IELTS or TOEFL, instead of a TOPIK score. You can apply and begin your degree with no Korean at all. The universities listed above all have at least some English-taught programs.
Do English-taught programs in Korea require TOPIK?
Not for admission. However, many universities require you to reach TOPIK Level 3 or 4 to graduate, even from an English-taught program. This is set out in the academic regulations rather than the admissions brochure, so plan to build a Korean score during your studies rather than discovering the requirement in your final year.
Which are the top English-taught universities in Korea?
The universities that hold a QS or THE world ranking are listed first above. Seoul's major private and national universities, along with the science and technology institutes, run the widest English-taught offerings, but many regional universities teach in English too. Check each school's page for the specific English-taught departments.
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