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8 Best Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture Universities in South Korea

Seoul National University leads the 8 Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in South Korea at #31 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come KAIST (QS World #83) and Sejong University (QS World #392). Across the whole list there are 11 courses to choose from.

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QS World #83 #4 in South Korea Daejeon, South Korea

KAIST

Public University · 1 course in Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture

KRW 8,035,000 – KRW 10,870,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1971Founded
11,000Students
1,000International
Admissions open
#83 QS World University Rankings 2026
#4 in South Korea

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #31 (Seoul National University) to #392 (Sejong University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Seoul National University is cited most (21,867,305 citations).

Public, private and where they are

8 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Seoul Capital Area (1) and Daejeon (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Seoul National University, founded in 1946. Seoul National University is the largest, with 28,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Dankook University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Seoul National University is the least expensive at USD 6,000 a year and KAIST the most at USD 7,000; the middle of the range is about USD 7,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in South Korea for Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture?

Seoul National University (QS World #31), KAIST (QS World #83) and Sejong University (QS World #392) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture in South Korea?

Of those with published fees, Seoul National University is the least expensive at about USD 6,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture in South Korea?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture course take in South Korea?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in South Korea?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture courses in South Korea?

Dankook University, with 3, ahead of Hansung University Seoul (2).

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