Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

About

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) is a private research university in South Korea founded in 1986 with a core mission to serve the nation and humanity through advanced science and engineering. Its key objectives focus on pioneering research, excellent education, and industry collaboration.

Reasons to Study at Pohang University of Science and Technology

1. World-Class Academic Reputation

   POSTECH is consistently ranked among the best universities in South Korea and Asia, particularly in science, engineering, and technology. Its degrees are highly respected by employers, research institutes, and universities worldwide.

2. Research-Focused Education

   POSTECH emphasizes research from the undergraduate level onward. Students have opportunities to: Work alongside renowned professors. Participate in cutting-edge research projects. Access advanced laboratories and research facilities. Publish research in international journals.

3. Strong International Collaborations

   POSTECH collaborates with many prestigious universities worldwide, offering opportunities for: Student exchange programs. Joint research. International conferences. Collaborative degree and research initiatives.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

Admission requirements vary by program. View the program page for requirements.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Admission requirements vary by program. View the program page for requirements.

How To Apply For Admission

1. Online Application Submission: StudyingKorea website (https://www.studykorea.go.kr) Online Application Submission (via StudyinKorea website) Personal statement and required documents must be uploaded.
2. Application Fee Payment (KRW 60,000 or USD 60) Once the payment is completed, the application cannot be withdrawn.
3. Ensure the designated recommender sends the letter directly to [email protected].
4. Applicants who are preliminarily admitted must submit the required documents by post to the Admissions Office.
5. Admitted students who receive the final offer must complete enrollment confirmation and registration within the designated period.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +82-54-279-3610

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Campus Tour

Facilities

• Housing: The dormitory buildings are 3 to 5 stories high, and each building includes a lounge, laundry room, communal shower room, and communal restroom. In the RC buildings and Building 20, there is a lounge on each floor, and individual rooms are equipped with a private shower room and restroom. Building 16 is designated as the DICE (Dormitory for International Culture Exchange) building, primarily accommodating exchange students and international residents. However, Korean students may also apply for residence through the dormitory director’s announcement and interview process.

• Library: This Library was established to honor the vision of Tae-Joon Park, the founder and honorary chairman of POSTECH. This advanced facility has a total floor area of 24,420? in seven floors. It is intended to surpass the traditional role of a library by offering diverse research and learning resources. From 2020 to 2022, the library was extensively redesigned so that its learning spaces meet modern educational needs. It now includes open areas to foster collaboration, state-of-the-art multimedia production and editing facilities, and eco-friendly indoor landscaping to create a comfortable and stimulating learning and research environment.

Accreditations

• Government Recognition: Fully accredited and officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of South Korea.
• Engineering Standards: Engineering and computing programs hold professional validation via ABEEK (Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea), aligning educational outputs with international Washington Accord standards.

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Sung-Min Park

  Vice President of External Affairs
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  Soojin Park

  Vice President of Research and Industry Affairs

Notable Alumni

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  Young-Tae Chang Chemist
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  Mun Mi-ock Research Professor
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  Kim Cho-Yup Novel Writer
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  Yoseob Yoon Researcher

History

2026

Feb

• 2025 POSTECH Commencement Ceremony (296 undergraduate, 294 masters, and 304 doctoral program students)
• 2025 POSTECH Matriculation Ceremony (366 undergraduate, 232 masters, 65 doctoral, and 212 MS-PhD integrated program students)

2020

Nov

• BioOpen Innovation Center (BOIC) Commencement Ceremony
• POSTECH-SK Hynix Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Center Opens

Oct

• Approval for the establishment of POSTECH Graduate School of Convergence (New SDS course, graduate freshman selection)

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