A leading university of science and technology contributing to the advancement of human life.
We will build a world-class leading university of science and technology that contributes to the advancement of human life by cultivating creative global leaders who pioneer the future and by realizing convergent science and technology that presents new paradigms.
| Acronym | UNIST |
| Motto / Slogan | First In Change |
| Colour | Navy, and Emerald |
| Mascot | Unicorn |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Location | Ulju, Ulsan, South Korea |
| Address | 50, UNIST-gil, Eonyang-eup , Ulju-gun, Ulsan Metropolitan City, 44919 |
To become a light that brightly illuminates the world through science and technology
Leading science and technology universities contributing to human life
We are building a world-leading science and technology university that contributes to human life by fostering creative global leaders in science and technology who pioneer the future and
implementing convergence science and technology that presents a new paradigm .
2050 Vision UNIque & beST Science and Technology Nexus
Nexus: The center of connection between talent, technology, and industry,
a platform creating new value for life.
Development Strategy
UNIST, which has shaped the future of society through scientific and technological innovation, is pursuing a leap forward as a global science and technology university based on a development strategy that encompasses education, research, and industry-academia collaboration.
Education
Fostering future pioneer talent
Beyond teaching fixed knowledge, we cultivate 'pioneers' with the potential to change the world. In the AI ??era, it is the problems students solve, not their UNIST diplomas, that prove their capabilities.
Research
Super-gap knowledge creation
We focus on 'First Discovery' that creates a new reality, rather than catch-up research. We do not hide failures but unearth new knowledge from them.
Industry-academia collaboration
Full-cycle industrial innovation
We innovate the entire process of transforming laboratory technology into market value, becoming the heart that leads the great transformation of local industries.
International cooperation
World-class excellence
We become a platform that connects global talent and resources, transcending physical limitations.
Rooted in the local community, we connect with the global world.
Administration
Nexus Campus
We become a 'Living Lab' where the campus itself becomes the solution to the climate crisis.
Development Strategy
College of Engineering
College of Information and Biotechnology
College of Natural Sciences
College of Liberal Arts & Business
UNIST is a research-intensive university where students can: Participate in cutting-edge research from an early stage, work with internationally renowned faculty, access advanced laboratories and research centers, contribute to high-impact scientific publications.
Graduates are highly sought after by global technology companies, research institutes, government organizations, and leading universities for doctoral and postdoctoral studies.
UNIST has a diverse community of students and researchers from many countries and maintains partnerships with universities around the world, providing opportunities for student exchange programs, joint research, international internships, and global academic collaboration.
We lead future science and technology through accumulated research capabilities and challenging endeavors. We present a direction for sustainable innovation centered on connection and collaboration.
Admission requirements vary by program. View the program page for specific requirements.
Admission requirements vary by program. View the program page for specific requirements.
1. Online applicationWeb-site ?https://studyinkorea.go.kr/?Application fee: 50,000 KRW?The application fee is for document screening only; no application fee is charged for interview evaluation.(The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived.
2. Log-in ?Sign up as a member(https://studyinkorea.go.kr/)?Log-in
3. Online Application ?Applying for Admission ?Select “UNIST”?Please enter all of your information?‘Personal Statement and Study Plan’ should be written in online application process.
4. Attachment ?All documents should be attached by deadline. (Jan. 23, 2026. (Fri) 16:00 - KST)?All documents should be in English. Any document in another language should be accompanied by a notarized English translation.?All documents should be in order of checklist (Reference).?Required document and supplementary document should be combined as one PDF file separately and then upload them. ?Required document list 1~7(10) should be combined in one PDF file.(A4 sized PDF, up to 10 MB recommended) ?Supplementary document list 1~5 should be combined in one PDF file.(A4 sized PDF, up to 10 MB recommended).
5. Submission ?When writing an application, you can use “ Temporary Save” button while writing, but you must use “Submit” button for final submission.
6. Application Fee ?My page –Online Study Abroad Application Information - Proceed with payment via “Payment” button.- The final submission will be completed only after the application fee payment is made.- Payment confirmation may take approximately one day.- Payment should be done by online application due date.
7. Checking My page ?You can check your submission result on “My page” -“Online Study Abroad Application Information ” - “Payment success”(please check your application form and application fee)?In My page, you can check your registration and admission(examination) No. ?If one applicant submitted many application forms, the evaluation will be based on the last uploaded application, and the other application will be deleted. The Applicant takes full responsibility for the duplicate applications. ?After submission, applicants can no longer modify their application.?If applicants need to change their application form before deadline, Please request modification in “My page”- “Edit” button. (After editing, don’t forget to click “Submit” button for submission)
8. Submission ?Please double check all the information in your application form and make sure that the required and supplementary PDF files are properly attached.?After checking, you can “submit” the application form.
Email: [email protected],[email protected]
Phone : 052-217-1120, 052-217-1190
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) is accredited by AACSB, having met the highest-quality standards for business programs globally.
On June 26, UNIST held the '40th Temporary Meeting of the Board of Directors' and announced Emeritus Professor Chong Rae Park from Seoul National University (SNU), as the next president of UNIST. Following the consent by the Minister of Education and the approva... read more
President Park holds a Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering and Master's degree in Fiber Chemistry from Seoul National University, and a Doctorate in Fiber Physics from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. He joined the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Seoul National University in 1997.
February 2013 - Present
2023 - 2024
2020 - 2022
https://www.unist.ac.kr/unist/introduction/people.do#a
The location of the campus was finalized in 2006 and in 2007, Moo Je Cho was selected as the first president of the new university. Cho appe... read more
UNIST was established by the UNIST bill that was passed in 2007 by the request of the people and city of Ulsan. In 2009, UNIST opened its doors to welcome its first class of undergraduate students.
In March 2015, a new bill was passed in the national assembly recognizing UNIST as one of the four nationally funded research institutes in Korea. Besides changing the Korean name of the school from Ulsan Gwahak Gisurdae (???????) to Ulsan Gwahak Gisurwon (???????), the passage of this bill implied a new set of additional changes and benefits from the national government including but not limited to a greater emphasis on graduate education and the waiver of the alternative military service examination for its PhD students.
On 12 May 2019, the university has celebrated its 10th anniversary from the day of its opening. The ceremony lasted the entire day, and several UNIST members and distinguished guests, such as National Assembly members Lee Chae-ik, Jeong Kab-yoon, and Kang Ghil-boo, Ulju County mayor Lee Seon-ho, among others. The ceremony was sponsored by KBS and BNK Kyongnam Bank. A commemorative open concert was held in the evening of the same day and was broadcast via Korean Broadcasting Service. The concert was attended by some 7000 people.