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6 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in South Korea

Seoul National University leads the 6 Medicine & Health Sciences universities in South Korea at #31 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come POSTECH (QS World #102) and Chonbuk Sanup University of Technology (Howon University) (#166 in South Korea). The universities on this list offer 9 matching courses between them.

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how we rank

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 (21,867,305 citations).

Public, private and where they are

5 are public and 1 private (83% 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.

Inside the course list

By level: 4 bachelor's and 3 master's. The usual length is 4 years and as few as 18 months. 88% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (86% of courses with a stated intake). Chonbuk Sanup University of Technology (Howon 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 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

What are the top universities for Medicine & Health Sciences in South Korea?

Seoul National University (QS World #31), POSTECH (QS World #102) and Chonbuk Sanup University of Technology (Howon University) (#166 in South Korea) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Medicine & Health Sciences 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 Medicine & Health Sciences in South Korea?

5 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Medicine & Health Sciences course take in South Korea?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with as few as 18 months the next most common.

When do Medicine & Health Sciences 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 Medicine & Health Sciences online with a university in South Korea?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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