PhD in Division of Environmental Science and Engineering

Tuition fees are 7,233 USD per year.

The Division of Environmental Science and Engineering at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), located in Nam-gu, South Korea, offers a doctoral program taught in English focused on understanding and managing the impact of human activity on air, water, and soil systems. Doctoral research in this field typically covers water and wastewater treatment, air pollution control, environmental monitoring and modeling, and the chemistry of pollutants as they move through natural systems, with candidates trained to combine field measurement, laboratory analysis, and computational modeling. Dissertation projects might involve developing improved treatment technologies, studying how pollutants behave in soil or groundwater, or modeling the environmental effects of industrial or urban activity, depending on a student's laboratory and research focus. Coursework at the doctoral level builds a strong foundation in environmental chemistry, engineering, and modeling methods, while laboratory and field research develop the measurement and analytical skills the discipline requires. Because environmental science and engineering connects closely to public health, regulation, and industrial practice, doctoral candidates often work on problems that carry direct practical implications beyond the laboratory. The coursework phase runs two years, with entry offered in the middle of February or the beginning of September, suiting international applicants with a background in environmental science, chemistry, or engineering. Graduates typically pursue careers in environmental consulting, government regulatory agencies, industrial sustainability roles, or academic and research positions. POSTECH's ties to regional heavy industry give doctoral candidates in this division access to environmental research questions with practical industrial relevance.