Study guide
English-Taught Degrees in Korea: How to Find Programmes
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Find English-taught degree programmes at Korean universities.
Key points
- How to search the official portal, verify language of instruction, and shortlist programmes without Korean fluency.
- 2026 guide.
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Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Read the summary above.
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Scan the first few sections below.
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Jump into the section that matches your decision.
- Quick shortlist map
- 1) Start from the official portal (then narrow fast)
- 2) The shortlist workflow (Singapore student-friendly)
- 3) What to verify on the programme page (the “don’t-get-burned” checklist)
Q: Can I do a degree in Korea while studying mainly in English?
A: Some universities have programmes or tracks with significant English instruction - but requirements vary a lot by university and department. The safest approach is to shortlist candidates using official portals, then verify the exact language-of-instruction and entry requirements on the programme page.
TL;DR (2 minutes)
- Start here (official): Study in Korea - Plan (main)
- Build a shortlist sheet first (5–10 programmes).
- Verify on the official programme page: language of instruction (fully English vs mixed), required English scores (if any), deadlines/intake, tuition/housing.
- Visa/stay overview: Study in Korea - Student Visa and Stay Status
Quick shortlist map
| If you only have... | Do this first | What it tells you |
| 1 second | "English-taught" can mean fully English or mixed instruction. | Verify the exact department page. |
| 10 seconds | Check language of instruction, English score, deadlines, tuition, and dorms. | These are the decision columns. |
| 100 seconds | Build a 5 to 10 programme shortlist and email unclear departments before applying. | This avoids applying on assumptions. |
Concrete example: if a university says many courses are in English but the major requirements are Korean-heavy, mark it as mixed rather than fully English.
