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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).

✓ 43 facts from 8 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify

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Quick summary

Cost per yeartuition KRW 5,580,000 per year (≈ US$4,200)
Money from the college5 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students.
POSCO Asia (Hong Kong) Scholarship: only for students from 홍콩(중국 특별행정구).
Government scholarships for this country: Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees, Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's).
Chances of admission11-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 deadlinesEarliest: 9월 2일 (Main round)
Where and how students livePohang · 61 km from TAE airport
HousingFirst-year housing: Required
Working while studyingnot yet determined
After graduationAfter 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.

국제 학생을 위한 재정 지원 및 요건

성적 우수 장학금Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗
영어 능력면제 사유에 해당하지 않으면 영어 시험 필수
  • TOEFL iBT (새 1–6점 척도): 최소 기준 없음
  • TOEFL iBT (기존 0–120점 척도): 최소 기준 없음
  • IELTS 종합 점수: 최소 기준 없음
출처 (4)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인
“An English test score is not required if either of the following conditions is met:”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
“English Language Proficiency Test Score TOEFL, TEPS, IELTS, and TOEIC Only”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
“There is no minimum score requirement.”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Conditional admission / English pathwayNot yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗
Degree programmes taught in EnglishYes
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대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인
The college's own entrance examinationNo
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대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인

신입생 대상 장학금

Tuition Scholarship

기타국제 학생 지원 가능갱신 가능자동 심사
등록금 전액
  • Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
  • Amount: 등록금 전액
  • Renewal: 갱신 가능
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
출처 (3)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인
“Tuition Waiver (up to 8 semesters)”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
“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 확인

Pathfinder Voucher

기타국제 학생 지원 가능자동 심사
총 KRW 11,000,000 (≈ US$8,200)
  • Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
  • Amount: 총 KRW 11,000,000 (≈ US$8,200)
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
출처 (2)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“KRW 11,000,000 of Learning Voucher provided to all students enrolled after 2026”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
“All Korean & international undergraduate students who have completed at least three semesters”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인

Arrival Support

기타국제 학생 전용자동 심사
최대 KRW 2,500,000 (≈ US$1,900)
  • Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
  • Amount: 최대 KRW 2,500,000 (≈ US$1,900)
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
출처 (2)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인
“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 확인

POSCO Asia (Hong Kong) Scholarship

기타홍콩(중국 특별행정구) 국민만 해당
KRW 1,000,000 (≈ US$750)
  • Who can receive it: Students from 홍콩(중국 특별행정구)
  • Amount: KRW 1,000,000 (≈ US$750)
출처 (2)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“POSCO Asia (Hong Kong) Scholarship 1,000,000KRW / month for the first year”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
“POSTECH freshmen who graduated high school located in Hong Kong”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인

Living Allowance

기타국제 학생 전용자동 심사
KRW 500,000 (≈ US$375)
  • Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
  • Amount: KRW 500,000 (≈ US$375)
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
출처 (3)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“KRW 500,000 per month (including vacation periods)”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
“All international undergraduate students (no GPA requirements)”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
“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 확인

Korean Proficiency Scholarship

기타국제 학생 전용자동 심사
일시금 KRW 300,000 (≈ US$225)
  • Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
  • Amount: 일시금 KRW 300,000 (≈ US$225)
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인

Presidential Fellowship

성적 우수자격 요건 미기재자동 심사
금액 미게재
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인

Programmes

Bachelor's programme
Chemical Engineering
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대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Chemical Engineering https://ce.postech.ac.kr/eng/index.php”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Chemistry
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Chemistry https://chem.postech.ac.kr/EN/”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Computer Science & Engineering
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Computer Science & Engineering https://ecse.postech.ac.kr”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Convergence IT Engineering
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Convergence IT Engineering https://cite.postech.ac.kr/eng/”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Electrical Engineering
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Electrical Engineering https://eee.postech.ac.kr/”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Industrial & Management Engineering
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Industrial & Management Engineering https://ime.postech.ac.kr/en/”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Life Sciences
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Life Sciences https://life.postech.ac.kr/eng/html/ main/main.php”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Materials Science and Engineering
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Materials Science and Engineering https://mse.postech.ac.kr/main-eng/”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Mathematics
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Mathematics https://math.postech.ac.kr/en”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Mechanical Engineering
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Mechanical Engineering https://me.postech.ac.kr/”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Mueunjae School of Undergraduate Studies (undeclared major)
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인
Physics
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Physics https://pheng.postech.ac.kr/”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualification
  • 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 ↗
Intakes (start months) for first-year entry
March, September
출처 (3)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인
“Academic Year Begins 2 March 2027”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
“Academic Year Begins 1 September 2027”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Application fee
KRW 60,000 one-time (≈ US$45)
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Application Fee (International Admissions I & II): USD 60 or KRW 60,000”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Interview
International Admissions: Not offered
출처 (2)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“candidates are selected through a comprehensive review of the submitted documents only.”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
“Interview is NOT required for International Admissions Track.”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS): Optional (reference)
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인
Application requirement
English proficiency test: Required
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인
Passport copy: Recommended
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“A copy of a valid passport for the applicant and each parent is recommended.”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Personal statement / main essay: Required
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Personal Statement To be submitted alongside the Application Form on the online application website.”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Teacher recommendation: Required ×1
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Only ONE recommendation letter will be considered, using the official POSTECH recommendation form.”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
Counselor / school report: Recommended
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Recommended
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인
School transcript / academic records: Required
출처 (1)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Transcripts must be submitted for all semesters from all high schools attended.”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인

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)
총 학비 전액
  • Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
  • Amount: 총 학비 전액
  • How to apply: Separate scholarship application
출처 (9)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인
“Airfare, Korean language training fees, tuition, and monthly allowances”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인
“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 확인
“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 확인
“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 확인
“Nationality: Applicants and both of their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인
“Online application through the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인
“Apply according to each university's own submission method (e.g., in person, by mail, etc.)”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인
“Application Period: September 15, 2026 (Tue.), 11:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed.), 18:00”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인

Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's)

Government of South Korea (National Institute for International Education, NIIED)
금액 미게재
  • Who can receive it: Students from 일본
  • Number of awards: 20
출처 (4)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Selection and Support for Bachelor's and Associate Degree Scholarship Students”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인
“Japanese nationals under 25 years of age who have graduated from high school”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인
“Tuition Fees, Language Training Expenses, Academic Allowance, Round-trip Airfare”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인
“Up to 20 students annually”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인

Deadlines (2027 entry)

Application — March intake9월 2일
출처 (2)
대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“[2027 Spring] International Admissions”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
“Application Period 25 August 2026 - 2 September 2026”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인

Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.

Costs for international students

TuitionKRW 5,580,000 per year (≈ US$4,200) (2026 figure) (reference)
Housing and mealsNot yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗
Living costs (college estimate)Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗
Student health insuranceNot yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗
Health insurance rule for the student visaInternational 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 — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗
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대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“Estimated Essential Expenses (as of 2026)”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
“Tuition Fees 2,790,000 2,790,000 5,580,000”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인
“International students are automatically enrolled in the National Health Insurance without any additional application process.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인
“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 확인
“International students enjoy the same benefits as Korean nationals, including hospital visits and health check-ups.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인

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
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“Freshmen and some second graders will live in RC.”
adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인

Work and after graduation

Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government)Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗
Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa)
25 (reference) government rule
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대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인
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
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대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다.
“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 확인
“Can be extended in 6-month increments, up to a maximum of 2 years.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인
“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 확인

위치

City / statePohang
Nearest major airportDaegu International Airport (TAE), about 61 km in a straight line
MapView on OpenStreetMap ↗

Location from Wikidata Q40018 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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