2 Best Master's Education Universities in South Korea

Of the 2 Master's Education universities in South Korea, Seoul National University ranks highest at #31 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Gimcheon University (#167 in South Korea). The universities on this list offer 5 matching courses between them.

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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 Education

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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#167 in South Korea South Korea

Gimcheon University

Public University · 1 course in Master's Education

한국어교육학과Master's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#167 in South Korea · by research impact

5,675 citations · h-index 32

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Seoul National University at #31 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Seoul National University has the largest research record in this group, with 22,022,148 citations and an h-index of 986.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Seoul Capital Area (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.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Education (4) and Educational Leadership (1). The usual length is 22 months to graduate and 20 Months to graduate. 25% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (75% of courses with a stated intake). Seoul National University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in South Korea for Master's Education?

Seoul National University (QS World #31) and Gimcheon University (#167 in South Korea) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Education in South Korea?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Education course take in South Korea?

Most listed courses run 22 months to graduate, with 20 Months to graduate the next most common.

When do Master's Education 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 Education online with a university in South Korea?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's Education courses in South Korea?

Seoul National University, with 4, ahead of Gimcheon University (1).

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