24 Best Master's Programs in South Korea

Across South Korea, 5 universities offer 24 Master's programs; the most common length is 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at Seoul National University, KAIST and POSTECH.

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1Master's Degree

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

M.A. Administration of Special Ed.

Seoul National University — The Master of Arts in Administration of Special Education program trains adult learners to support people with disabilities in the classroom and beyond. Students build sk...

Master's DegreeLevel

22 months to graduateDuration

BlendedMode

October; March; AprilIntake

Education

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2Master's Degree

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

M.A. Applied Psychology

Seoul National University — The Master of Arts in Applied Psychology (MAAP) at Seoul National University is a 30-hour graduate program built around foundational applied psychology coursework. Studen...

Master's DegreeLevel

16 months to graduate; 30 total credit hoursDuration

Mode

JanuaryIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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3Master's Degree

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

M.A. Educational Leadership

Seoul National University — The M.A. in Educational Leadership at Seoul National University (MAEL) prepares students for leadership at both the school and district levels, including administration a...

Master's DegreeLevel

20 Months to graduateDuration

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4Master's Degree

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

M.A. Sports Management & Administration

Seoul National University — The M.A. in Sports Management & Administration at Seoul National University focuses on Sports Management (Sport Business) and Sports Administration. You study topics such...

Master's DegreeLevel

20 months to graduateDuration

BlendedMode

OctoberMarchIntake

Sports & Recreation

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5Master's Degree

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

M.A. Teaching

Seoul National University — The Master of Arts in Teaching at Seoul National University is designed to prepare teachers for practical duties in teaching while advancing into roles such as instructio...

Master's DegreeLevel

18 monthsDuration

OnlineMode

October; MarchIntake

Education

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6Master's Degree

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

M.S. Counseling Psychology

Seoul National University — The M.S. in Counseling Psychology at Seoul National University is a Master of Science program with 60 credit hours. Students develop essential counseling skills through a...

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Social Sciences & Psychology

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7Master's Degree

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

M.S. Exercise Science - Health & Human Performance

Seoul National University — The Master of Science in Exercise Science in Health and Human Performance at Seoul National University focuses on factors that produce optimal and elite human performance...

Master's DegreeLevel

20 months to graduateDuration

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Sports & Recreation

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8Master's Degree

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

M.S. Instructional Design Technology

Seoul National University — Seoul National University offers a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology designed to prepare scholarly practitioners for leadership roles to improve le...

Master's DegreeLevel

16 Months to graduateDuration

OnlineMode

FebruaryIntake

Education

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9Master's Degree

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

M.S. Management - Strategic Operations

Seoul National University — The Master of Science in Management in Strategic Operations is a graduate program focused on business management principles, organizational behaviors, project management,...

Master's DegreeLevel

12-18 Months to graduateDuration

OnlineMode

JanuaryIntake

Business & Management

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10Master's Degree

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

M.S. Physician Assistant

Seoul National University — The M.S. Physician Assistant at Seoul National University is a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MS-PAS). The program aims to prepare students for entry i...

Master's DegreeLevel

24 monthsDuration

Mode

JanuaryIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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11Master's Degree

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

MBA - Healthcare Administration

Seoul National University — The MBA in Healthcare Administration at Seoul National University trains learners to combine business concepts with the practical realities of healthcare. Students study...

Master's DegreeLevel

12-18 months to graduateDuration

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JanuaryIntake

Business & Management

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12Master's Degree

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

MBA, 12- 18 months

Seoul National University — The Master of Business Administration (MBA) focuses on management and business administration, with a foundation in both theory and practical management skills. You study...

Master's DegreeLevel

12-18 monthsDuration

Part TimeMode

October; January; AprilIntake

Business & Management

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13Master's Degree

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

Master of Organizational Leadership

Seoul National University — The Master of Organizational Leadership at Seoul National University focuses on leadership theory and practice. Students study foundational leadership principles and theo...

Master's DegreeLevel

18 months to graduateDuration

OnlineMode

FebruaryIntake

Business & Management

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14Master's Degree

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

Master Intellectual Property

KAIST

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Law

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15Master's Degree

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

Master of Science Journalism

KAIST

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Mode

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Media & Communication

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16Master's Degree

QS World #102 #6 in South Korea Pohang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering

POSTECH

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Full TimeMode

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Engineering

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17Master's Degree

QS World #102 #6 in South Korea Pohang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Division of Interdisciplinary Bioscience& Bioengineering

POSTECH

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Engineering

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18Master's Degree

QS World #102 #6 in South Korea Pohang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Major in Applied Artificial Intelligence

POSTECH

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Computer Science & IT

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19Master's Degree

QS World #102 #6 in South Korea Pohang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Major in Management Science

POSTECH

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Business & Management

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20Master's Degree

QS World #102 #6 in South Korea Pohang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Major in Medical Science and Engineering

POSTECH

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Medicine & Health Sciences

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21Master's Degree

QS World #102 #6 in South Korea Pohang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Major in Synthetic Biology

POSTECH

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Life Sciences

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22Master's Degree

#167 in South Korea South Korea

한국어교육학과

Gimcheon University — The Master's Degree in Korean Language Education at Gimcheon University is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the Korean language and its p...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Education

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23Master's Degree

#190 in South Korea South Korea

NGO정책대학원

Hanil University and Presbyterian Theological Seminary — The NGO Policy Graduate School is a graduate program at Hanil University and Presbyterian Theological Seminary. It is listed within the university’s graduate-level offeri...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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24Master's Degree

#190 in South Korea South Korea

심리치료대학원

Hanil University and Presbyterian Theological Seminary — Hanil University and Presbyterian Theological Seminary offers a graduate program named “심리치료대학원,” which translates as the Psychological Therapy Graduate School. It...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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How these courses are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #31 (Seoul National University) to #102 (POSTECH); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Seoul National University has the largest research record in this group, with 21,867,305 citations and an h-index of 983.

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Education (5), Business & Management (5), Social Sciences & Psychology (3) and Medicine & Health Sciences (3). The usual length is 1–2 years and 20 months to graduate. 53% are full-time and 5 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (54% of courses with a stated intake). Seoul National University offers the widest choice, with 13 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

Seoul National University (QS World #31), KAIST (QS World #83) 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 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 long does a Master's course take in South Korea?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 20 months to graduate the next most common.

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

5 of these courses are listed as online.

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

Seoul National University, with 13, ahead of POSTECH (6).

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