📖 Introduction

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various scientific and engineering disciplines, making it a hub for STEM education and research. What sets POSTECH apart is its relentless pursuit of cutting-edge research and technological advancement. The university's faculty and students are actively engaged in groundbreaking research in areas such as materials science, physics, and engineering, consistently producing pioneering discoveries with global implications. With state-of-the-art research facilities, a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, and a culture of innovation, POSTECH continues to make significant contributions to advancing science and technology, both nationally and internationally.

🏫 About Pohang University of Science and Technology

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) is known for its unwavering commitment to scientific research, innovation, and academic excellence, POSTECH has rapidly emerged as a premier research university on the global stage. POSTECH offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various scientific and engineering disciplines, with a strong emphasis on STEM education. What distinguishes POSTECH is its relentless pursuit of cutting-edge research and technological advancement. The university's distinguished faculty and students are at the forefront of pioneering research in areas such as materials science, physics, and engineering, consistently making groundbreaking discoveries that have a profound impact on global scientific progress. With world-class research facilities, a dedication to interdisciplinary collaboration, and a culture of innovation, POSTECH continues to be a driving force in advancing science and technology, both within South Korea and on the international stage.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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