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2 Best Master's Business & Management Universities in South Korea

Seoul National University leads the 2 Master's Business & Management universities in South Korea at #31 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. POSTECH (QS World #102) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 5 matching courses between them.

2 universities · ranked best first

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1Best overall
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QS World #31 #1 in South Korea Seoul, Seoul Capital Area, South Korea

Seoul National University

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Business & Management

KRW 6,885,000 – KRW 9,315,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1946Founded
28,000Students
3,000International
Admissions open
#31 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in South Korea

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #31 (Seoul National University) to #102 (POSTECH); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Seoul National University is cited most (22,022,148 citations).

Public, private and where they are

1 are public and 1 private (50% public). By location, Seoul Capital Area (1) and North Gyeongsang (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

Within the subject, the largest areas are Business & Management (3) and Business Administration (MBA) (2). The usual length is 18 months to graduate and 12-18 months to graduate. 20% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (25% of courses with a stated intake). Seoul National University offers the widest choice, with 4 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 POSTECH 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 Master's Business & Management?

Seoul National University (QS World #31) and POSTECH (QS World #102) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Business & Management 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 Master's Business & Management in South Korea?

1 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Business & Management course take in South Korea?

Most listed courses run 18 months to graduate, with 12-18 months to graduate the next most common.

When do Master's Business & Management courses start in South Korea?

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

Can I study Master's Business & Management online with a university in South Korea?

3 of these courses are listed as online.

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