POSTECH
South Korea · Pohang
A small elite research university; synchrotron and ties with POSCO.
- Tuition
- ₩2 500 000 – ₩3 000 000 / semester
- Founded
- 1986
- Students
- 3,500
- QS 2027
- #106
- IELTS from
- 6.5
- Bachelor language
- Korean / English
Full tuition waiver with GPA ≥ 3.0 + ₩500 000/month for living costs
Schools and programmes
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
Application deadlines (2027 intake)
- — Autumn 2027 intake (typical). Usually March–May; spring intake — September–November
- — GKS scholarship (typical). Announced usually in September
Documents required
- International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
- Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
- Document translation + apostille — Sworn/notarized translation into the language of instruction
- TOPIK 3–4+ or IELTS/TOEFL
- Motivation letter / essay
- Recommendation letters — Usually 1–2 from teachers
- Bank statement (≈ $20 000)
- D-2 visa
- Photo for documents
- Pay the application fee
- Health insurance
Official links
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