Pohang University of Science and Technology
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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 中華人民共和国香港特別行政区. 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: 9月2日 (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.
留学生向けの学費支援と要件
| メリット型奨学金 | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
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| 英語力 | 免除に該当しない限り、英語テストが必要
情報源 (4)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Submission of an English proficiency test score is mandatory for both the International Admissions track and the GKS track.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“An English test score is not required if either of the following conditions is met:”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“English Language Proficiency Test Score TOEFL, TEPS, IELTS, and TOEIC Only”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“There is no minimum score requirement.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Yes情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “POSTECH is the first bilingual campus in Korea, and the medium of instruction is English for all majors.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
| The college's own entrance examination | No情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “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 ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
1年生向けの奨学金
Tuition Scholarship
授業料全額
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: 授業料全額
- Renewal: 更新可能
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
情報源 (3)
大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。
“All admitted Korean and international undergraduate students receive a full tuition waiver for the first semester upon enrollment.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Tuition Waiver (up to 8 semesters)”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Pathfinder Voucher
合計KRW 11,000,000 (≈ US$8,200)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: 合計KRW 11,000,000 (≈ US$8,200)
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
情報源 (2)
大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。
“KRW 11,000,000 of Learning Voucher provided to all students enrolled after 2026”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“All Korean & international undergraduate students who have completed at least three semesters”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Arrival Support
最大KRW 2,500,000 (≈ US$1,900)
- Who can receive it: 留学生のみ
- Amount: 最大KRW 2,500,000 (≈ US$1,900)
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
情報源 (2)
大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。
“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12確認POSCO Asia (Hong Kong) Scholarship
KRW 1,000,000 (≈ US$750)
- Who can receive it: Students from 中華人民共和国香港特別行政区
- Amount: KRW 1,000,000 (≈ US$750)
情報源 (2)
大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。
“POSCO Asia (Hong Kong) Scholarship 1,000,000KRW / month for the first year”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“POSTECH freshmen who graduated high school located in Hong Kong”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Living Allowance
KRW 500,000 (≈ US$375)
- Who can receive it: 留学生のみ
- Amount: KRW 500,000 (≈ US$375)
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
情報源 (3)
大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。
“KRW 500,000 per month (including vacation periods)”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“All international undergraduate students (no GPA requirements)”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Korean Proficiency Scholarship
一括KRW 300,000 (≈ US$225)
- Who can receive it: 留学生のみ
- Amount: 一括KRW 300,000 (≈ US$225)
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
情報源 (1)
大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。
“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Presidential Fellowship
金額は非公開
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
情報源 (1)
大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。
“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Chemical Engineering 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Chemical Engineering https://ce.postech.ac.kr/eng/index.php”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Chemistry 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Chemistry https://chem.postech.ac.kr/EN/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Computer Science & Engineering 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Computer Science & Engineering https://ecse.postech.ac.kr”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Convergence IT Engineering 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Convergence IT Engineering https://cite.postech.ac.kr/eng/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Electrical Engineering 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Electrical Engineering https://eee.postech.ac.kr/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Industrial & Management Engineering 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Industrial & Management Engineering https://ime.postech.ac.kr/en/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Life Sciences 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Life Sciences https://life.postech.ac.kr/eng/html/ main/main.php”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Materials Science and Engineering 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Materials Science and Engineering https://mse.postech.ac.kr/main-eng/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Mathematics 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Mathematics https://math.postech.ac.kr/en”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Mechanical Engineering 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Mechanical Engineering https://me.postech.ac.kr/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Mueunjae School of Undergraduate Studies (undeclared major) 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “All undergraduate students are admitted to the Mueunjae School of Undergraduate Studies, a non-declared major track.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Physics 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Physics https://pheng.postech.ac.kr/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
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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 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Starting from 2027, POSTECH plans to offer international admissions twice a year- for both Spring and Fall semesters.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Academic Year Begins 2 March 2027”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Academic Year Begins 1 September 2027”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
| Application fee | KRW 60,000 one-time (≈ US$45) 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Application Fee (International Admissions I & II): USD 60 or KRW 60,000”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
| Interview | International Admissions: Not offered 情報源 (2)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “candidates are selected through a comprehensive review of the submitted documents only.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Interview is NOT required for International Admissions Track.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Global Korea Scholarship (GKS): Optional (reference) 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “The GKS track may involve an interview, which is conducted for applicants who qualify through the document review stage.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Submission of an English proficiency test score is mandatory for both the International Admissions track and the GKS track.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Passport copy: Recommended 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “A copy of a valid passport for the applicant and each parent is recommended.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Personal statement / main essay: Required 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Personal Statement To be submitted alongside the Application Form on the online application website.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Teacher recommendation: Required ×1 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Only ONE recommendation letter will be considered, using the official POSTECH recommendation form.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Counselor / school report: Recommended 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “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 ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Recommended 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “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 ↗ · 2026-11-12確認School transcript / academic records: Required 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Transcripts must be submitted for all semesters from all high schools attended.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
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)
総費用の全額
- Who can receive it: 留学生のみ
- Amount: 総費用の全額
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
情報源 (9)
大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。
“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 ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Airfare, Korean language training fees, tuition, and monthly allowances”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“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 ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Monthly Allowance — Korean language program: 13,560,000 KRW per year. Degree program: 14,400,000 KRW per year.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Tuition: NIIED: up to 5 million KRW per semester; University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Nationality: Applicants and both of their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Online application through the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Apply according to each university's own submission method (e.g., in person, by mail, etc.)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Application Period: September 15, 2026 (Tue.), 11:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed.), 18:00”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's)
Government of South Korea (National Institute for International Education, NIIED)
金額は非公開
- Who can receive it: Students from 日本
- Number of awards: 20
情報源 (4)
大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。
“Selection and Support for Bachelor's and Associate Degree Scholarship Students”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Japanese nationals under 25 years of age who have graduated from high school”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Tuition Fees, Language Training Expenses, Academic Allowance, Round-trip Airfare”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Up to 20 students annually”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — March intake | 9月2日情報源 (2)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “[2027 Spring] International Admissions”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Application Period 25 August 2026 - 2 September 2026”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
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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$4,200) (2026 figure) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | International students are automatically enrolled in National Health Insurance (NHIS) with no separate application; for D-2 students enrolment takes effect on the date of foreigner registration after initial entry, and students receive the same benefits as Korean nationals. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
情報源 (5)
大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。
“Estimated Essential Expenses (as of 2026)”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Tuition Fees 2,790,000 2,790,000 5,580,000”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“International students are automatically enrolled in the National Health Insurance without any additional application process.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Study Abroad (D-2), Primary/Secondary School Student (D-4-3) | Upon initial entry → Date of foreigner registration”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“International students enjoy the same benefits as Korean nationals, including hospital visits and health check-ups.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認US$ 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 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Freshmen and some second graders will live in RC.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 25 (reference) government rule 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “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 ↗ · 2026-11-11確認 |
| 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 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “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 ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Can be extended in 6-month increments, up to a maximum of 2 years.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“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 ↗ · 2026-11-11確認 |
所在地
| 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).