English-Taught Degrees in Korea: How to Find Programmes

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

• "English-taught" can mean fully English or mixed instruction: Verify the exact department page.
• Check language of instruction, English score, deadlines, tuition, and dorms: These are the decision columns.
• 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.

Status: Last reviewed 2026-01-20. This is a planning workflow, not a promise that any specific programme is available. Always verify on the university’s official programme page.

If you’re deciding Japan vs Korea overall (degree vs language-first), start here:

• https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/Study-Abroad-Japan-vs-South-Korea-Checklist

1) Start from the official portal (then narrow fast)

Study in Korea is an official portal that covers the big building blocks:

• how studying in Korea works,
• visa/stay basics,
• student life,
• and scholarship routes.

Start here:

• https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/plan/main.do

Then keep these bookmarked:

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)