Master in Division of Advanced Materials Science

Based in Nam-gu, South Korea, the Division of Advanced Materials Science at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) is a master's degree program taught in English, with a two-year coursework structure and intakes in the middle of February or the beginning of September. Materials science studies the relationship between the structure, processing, and properties of substances such as metals, ceramics, polymers, and semiconductors. Students typically examine crystal structure, phase behavior, and defect formation alongside characterization techniques including electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and spectroscopy. Coursework often connects fundamental physics and chemistry to applied problems in electronics, energy storage, structural materials, and nanotechnology, with laboratory synthesis and testing forming a central part of the training. Graduates trained in materials science move into roles such as materials engineer, process engineer, research and development scientist, and quality control specialist, often within semiconductor, battery, automotive, or electronics manufacturing sectors. Others continue into doctoral research exploring new material systems for energy storage, sensors, or structural applications. Because materials science sits at the intersection of physics, chemistry, and engineering, graduates typically develop skills applicable to a wide range of manufacturing and technology industries. The program's English-medium instruction allows international students to pursue advanced materials research within a South Korean academic setting alongside domestic researchers, contributing to work spanning fundamental materials characterization through to applied device fabrication.