Pohang University of Science and Technology
Pohang · Sitio web oficial ↗
Pohang University of Science and Technology is in Pohang, South Korea. Tuition for international students: KRW 5,580,000 (≈ US$4,200) per year (2026 figure). Standard entry requirements: 11-year education system entire elementary and secondary education completed in a single foreign country; 12 years of schooling full 12 years of education equivalent to the Korean curriculum. Language: IELTS none, TOEFL iBT none, TOPIK none (International Admissions), TOPIK 3 (Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)). Applying: intake: March, September; application fee KRW 60,000. Scholarships: 7 from the university; government scholarships: Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees, Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's).
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition KRW 5,580,000 per year (≈ US$4,200) |
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| Money from the college | 5 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. POSCO Asia (Hong Kong) Scholarship: only for students from RAE de Hong Kong (China). Government scholarships for this country: Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees, Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's). |
| Chances of admission | 11-year education system: entire elementary and secondary education completed in a single foreign country. 12 years of schooling: full 12 years of education equivalent to the Korean curriculum. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English test required, but no minimum score is set. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 2 sep (Main round) |
| Where and how students live | Pohang · 61 km from TAE airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Required |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | After graduating, students can change to the Job-Seeking (D-10-1) visa to look for work in Korea; it is extended in 6-month increments up to a maximum of 2 years. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Becas por mérito | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Dominio del inglés | Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención
Fuentes (4)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Submission of an English proficiency test score is mandatory for both the International Admissions track and the GKS track.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“An English test score is not required if either of the following conditions is met:”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“English Language Proficiency Test Score TOEFL, TEPS, IELTS, and TOEIC Only”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“There is no minimum score requirement.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “POSTECH is the first bilingual campus in Korea, and the medium of instruction is English for all majors.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| The college's own entrance examination | NoFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Admission decisions are made based on the applicant's academic strengths and potential. There is no fixed quota, and candidates are selected through a comprehensive review of the submitted documents only.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
Tuition Scholarship
Matrícula completa
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: Matrícula completa
- Renewal: Renovable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“All admitted Korean and international undergraduate students receive a full tuition waiver for the first semester upon enrollment.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Tuition Waiver (up to 8 semesters)”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“In general, eligible admitted international undergraduate students are automatically considered for applicable scholarships during the admission process, without the need for a separate application.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Pathfinder Voucher
KRW 11,000,000 (≈ US$8,200) en total
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: KRW 11,000,000 (≈ US$8,200) en total
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“KRW 11,000,000 of Learning Voucher provided to all students enrolled after 2026”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“All Korean & international undergraduate students who have completed at least three semesters”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Arrival Support
Hasta KRW 2,500,000 (≈ US$1,900)
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Hasta KRW 2,500,000 (≈ US$1,900)
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Reimbursement of actual one-way economy class airfare to Korea and domestic transportation expenses within Korea (up to KRW 2,500,000)”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Newly admitted international undergraduate students who have not resided in Korea within six months prior to the first semester begins”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12POSCO Asia (Hong Kong) Scholarship
KRW 1,000,000 (≈ US$750)
- Who can receive it: Students from RAE de Hong Kong (China)
- Amount: KRW 1,000,000 (≈ US$750)
Fuentes (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“POSCO Asia (Hong Kong) Scholarship 1,000,000KRW / month for the first year”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“POSTECH freshmen who graduated high school located in Hong Kong”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Living Allowance
KRW 500,000 (≈ US$375)
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: KRW 500,000 (≈ US$375)
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“KRW 500,000 per month (including vacation periods)”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“All international undergraduate students (no GPA requirements)”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“In general, eligible admitted international undergraduate students are automatically considered for applicable scholarships during the admission process, without the need for a separate application.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Korean Proficiency Scholarship
KRW 300,000 (≈ US$225) por única vez
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: KRW 300,000 (≈ US$225) por única vez
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Korean Proficiency Scholarship (International Admissions) KRW 300,000 International undergraduate students who obtain TOPIK level 4 or higher during the semester (one-time support)”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Presidential Fellowship
Monto no publicado
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The Presidential Fellowship refers to the financial support granted to a limited number of exceptionally outstanding POSTECH freshmen. Recipients are selected by the university in connection with the admissions process, at its discretion.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Chemical Engineering Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Chemical Engineering https://ce.postech.ac.kr/eng/index.php”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Chemistry Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Chemistry https://chem.postech.ac.kr/EN/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Computer Science & Engineering Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Computer Science & Engineering https://ecse.postech.ac.kr”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Convergence IT Engineering Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Convergence IT Engineering https://cite.postech.ac.kr/eng/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Electrical Engineering Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Electrical Engineering https://eee.postech.ac.kr/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Industrial & Management Engineering Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Industrial & Management Engineering https://ime.postech.ac.kr/en/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Life Sciences Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Life Sciences https://life.postech.ac.kr/eng/html/ main/main.php”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Materials Science and Engineering Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Materials Science and Engineering https://mse.postech.ac.kr/main-eng/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Mathematics Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Mathematics https://math.postech.ac.kr/en”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Mechanical Engineering https://me.postech.ac.kr/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Mueunjae School of Undergraduate Studies (undeclared major) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “All undergraduate students are admitted to the Mueunjae School of Undergraduate Studies, a non-declared major track.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Physics Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Physics https://pheng.postech.ac.kr/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | March, September Fuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Starting from 2027, POSTECH plans to offer international admissions twice a year- for both Spring and Fall semesters.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Academic Year Begins 2 March 2027”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Academic Year Begins 1 September 2027”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | KRW 60,000 one-time (≈ US$45) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Application Fee (International Admissions I & II): USD 60 or KRW 60,000”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | International Admissions: Not offered Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “candidates are selected through a comprehensive review of the submitted documents only.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Interview is NOT required for International Admissions Track.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Global Korea Scholarship (GKS): Optional (reference) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The GKS track may involve an interview, which is conducted for applicants who qualify through the document review stage.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Submission of an English proficiency test score is mandatory for both the International Admissions track and the GKS track.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Passport copy: Recommended Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “A copy of a valid passport for the applicant and each parent is recommended.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Personal Statement To be submitted alongside the Application Form on the online application website.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Required ×1 Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Only ONE recommendation letter will be considered, using the official POSTECH recommendation form.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Counselor / school report: Recommended Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Submitting an official high school profile, brochure, or introduction issued by the applicant's school or Ministry of Education is strongly recommended (up to 5 pages).”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Recommended Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Applicants are encouraged to submit one or more of the following: official test score reports such as SAT, AP, IB, ACT, GCE A-Level, high school leaving exam results, or certificates from international academic competitions (e.g., Olympiads).”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Transcripts must be submitted for all semesters from all high schools attended.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in South Korea
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees
Government of South Korea (National Institute for International Education, NIIED)
Costo total de asistencia
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Costo total de asistencia
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Fuentes (9)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“This is a government-invited scholarship degree program aimed at fostering global talent and establishing international networks by inviting outstanding students from around the world.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Airfare, Korean language training fees, tuition, and monthly allowances”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Monthly Allowance: All-inclusive subsidy of living expenses, accommodation, health insurance, Korean proficiency grants, TOPIK application fee, settlement allowance, and degree completion grants”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Monthly Allowance — Korean language program: 13,560,000 KRW per year. Degree program: 14,400,000 KRW per year.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Tuition: NIIED: up to 5 million KRW per semester; University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Nationality: Applicants and both of their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Online application through the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Apply according to each university's own submission method (e.g., in person, by mail, etc.)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Application Period: September 15, 2026 (Tue.), 11:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed.), 18:00”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's)
Government of South Korea (National Institute for International Education, NIIED)
Monto no publicado
- Who can receive it: Students from Japón
- Number of awards: 20
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Selection and Support for Bachelor's and Associate Degree Scholarship Students”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Japanese nationals under 25 years of age who have graduated from high school”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Tuition Fees, Language Training Expenses, Academic Allowance, Round-trip Airfare”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Up to 20 students annually”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — March intake | 2 sepFuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “[2027 Spring] International Admissions”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Application Period 25 August 2026 - 2 September 2026”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | KRW 5,580,000 per year (≈ US$4,200) (2026 figure) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | International students are automatically enrolled in National Health Insurance (NHIS) with no separate application; for D-2 students enrolment takes effect on the date of foreigner registration after initial entry, and students receive the same benefits as Korean nationals. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Fuentes (5)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Estimated Essential Expenses (as of 2026)”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Tuition Fees 2,790,000 2,790,000 5,580,000”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“International students are automatically enrolled in the National Health Insurance without any additional application process.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Study Abroad (D-2), Primary/Secondary School Student (D-4-3) | Upon initial entry → Date of foreigner registration”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“International students enjoy the same benefits as Korean nationals, including hospital visits and health check-ups.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Freshmen and some second graders will live in RC.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 25 (reference) government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor's degree | 1st–2nd Year | Immediately available | | X | 10 Hours | | 10 Hours | | | | | | O | 25 Hours | Unlimited time allowed | 30 Hours”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | After graduating, students can change to the Job-Seeking (D-10-1) visa to look for work in Korea; it is extended in 6-month increments up to a maximum of 2 years. government rule Fuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “This visa allows international students who have completed their studies in Korea or foreigners seeking new employment to legally stay in Korea. It must be changed to a job-seeking visa (D-10-1), which is issued to foreigners wishing to work in Korea.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Can be extended in 6-month increments, up to a maximum of 2 years.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“International students who have obtained (or are expected to obtain) a Bachelor's Degree or higher from a domestic university or have completed (or are expected to complete) a research program at an academic or research institution.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
Ubicación
| City / state | Pohang |
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| Nearest major airport | Daegu International Airport (TAE), about 61 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q40018 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).