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1 PhD Program in South Korea

Across South Korea, 1 universities offer 1 PhD programs — most run 32 months. Courses from Seoul National University come first, because those universities rank highest.

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

Ed.D of Education in Administration & Leadership

Seoul National University — Seoul National University offers a Doctor of Education in Administration and Leadership (Ed.D.) focused on advanced leadership in educational settings. The program includ...

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How these courses 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 32 months. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Seoul National University offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in South Korea for PhD?

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

How long does a PhD course take in South Korea?

Most listed courses run 32 months.

When do PhD courses start in South Korea?

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

Which university has the most PhD courses in South Korea?

Seoul National University, with 1.

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