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 中国香港特别行政区. 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.
国际学生的助学金与申请要求
| 奖学金(成绩类) | Not yet determined — 请查看学校网站 ↗ |
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| 英语水平 | 须提供英语水平考试成绩,符合豁免条件者除外
来源 (4)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Submission of an English proficiency test score is mandatory for both the International Admissions track and the GKS track.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“An English test score is not required if either of the following conditions is met:”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“English Language Proficiency Test Score TOEFL, TEPS, IELTS, and TOEIC Only”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“There is no minimum score requirement.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — 请查看学校网站 ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Yes来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “POSTECH is the first bilingual campus in Korea, and the medium of instruction is English for all majors.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| The college's own entrance examination | No来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
新生奖学金
Tuition Scholarship
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: 全额学费
- Renewal: 可续期
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
来源 (3)
“All admitted Korean and international undergraduate students receive a full tuition waiver for the first semester upon enrollment.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Tuition Waiver (up to 8 semesters)”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期: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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Pathfinder Voucher
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: 共 KRW 11,000,000 (≈ US$8,200)
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
来源 (2)
“KRW 11,000,000 of Learning Voucher provided to all students enrolled after 2026”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“All Korean & international undergraduate students who have completed at least three semesters”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Arrival Support
- Who can receive it: 仅限国际学生
- Amount: 最高 KRW 2,500,000 (≈ US$1,900)
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
来源 (2)
“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 ↗ · 查证日期: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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12POSCO Asia (Hong Kong) Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Students from 中国香港特别行政区
- Amount: KRW 1,000,000 (≈ US$750)
来源 (2)
“POSCO Asia (Hong Kong) Scholarship 1,000,000KRW / month for the first year”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“POSTECH freshmen who graduated high school located in Hong Kong”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Living Allowance
- Who can receive it: 仅限国际学生
- Amount: KRW 500,000 (≈ US$375)
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
来源 (3)
“KRW 500,000 per month (including vacation periods)”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“All international undergraduate students (no GPA requirements)”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期: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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Korean Proficiency Scholarship
- Who can receive it: 仅限国际学生
- Amount: 一次性 KRW 300,000 (≈ US$225)
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
来源 (1)
“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Presidential Fellowship
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
来源 (1)
“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Chemical Engineering 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Chemical Engineering https://ce.postech.ac.kr/eng/index.php”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Chemistry 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Chemistry https://chem.postech.ac.kr/EN/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Computer Science & Engineering 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Computer Science & Engineering https://ecse.postech.ac.kr”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Convergence IT Engineering 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Convergence IT Engineering https://cite.postech.ac.kr/eng/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Electrical Engineering 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Electrical Engineering https://eee.postech.ac.kr/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Industrial & Management Engineering 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Industrial & Management Engineering https://ime.postech.ac.kr/en/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Life Sciences 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Life Sciences https://life.postech.ac.kr/eng/html/ main/main.php”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Materials Science and Engineering 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Materials Science and Engineering https://mse.postech.ac.kr/main-eng/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Mathematics 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Mathematics https://math.postech.ac.kr/en”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Mechanical Engineering https://me.postech.ac.kr/”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Mueunjae School of Undergraduate Studies (undeclared major) 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “All undergraduate students are admitted to the Mueunjae School of Undergraduate Studies, a non-declared major track.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Physics |
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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 来源 (3)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Starting from 2027, POSTECH plans to offer international admissions twice a year- for both Spring and Fall semesters.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Academic Year Begins 2 March 2027”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Academic Year Begins 1 September 2027”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | KRW 60,000 one-time (≈ US$45) 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Application Fee (International Admissions I & II): USD 60 or KRW 60,000”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| Interview | International Admissions: Not offered 来源 (2)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “candidates are selected through a comprehensive review of the submitted documents only.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Interview is NOT required for International Admissions Track.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Global Korea Scholarship (GKS): Optional (reference) 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “The GKS track may involve an interview, which is conducted for applicants who qualify through the document review stage.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Submission of an English proficiency test score is mandatory for both the International Admissions track and the GKS track.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Passport copy: Recommended 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “A copy of a valid passport for the applicant and each parent is recommended.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Personal Statement To be submitted alongside the Application Form on the online application website.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Required ×1 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Only ONE recommendation letter will be considered, using the official POSTECH recommendation form.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Counselor / school report: Recommended 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Recommended 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Transcripts must be submitted for all semesters from all high schools attended.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期: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
- Who can receive it: 仅限国际学生
- Amount: 全额总花费
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
来源 (9)
“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11“Airfare, Korean language training fees, tuition, and monthly allowances”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 查证日期: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 ↗ · 查证日期: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 ↗ · 查证日期: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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11“Nationality: Applicants and both of their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11“Online application through the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11“Apply according to each university's own submission method (e.g., in person, by mail, etc.)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11“Application Period: September 15, 2026 (Tue.), 11:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed.), 18:00”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's)
- Who can receive it: Students from 日本
- Number of awards: 20
来源 (4)
“Selection and Support for Bachelor's and Associate Degree Scholarship Students”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11“Japanese nationals under 25 years of age who have graduated from high school”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11“Tuition Fees, Language Training Expenses, Academic Allowance, Round-trip Airfare”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11“Up to 20 students annually”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — March intake | 9月2日来源 (2)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “[2027 Spring] International Admissions”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Application Period 25 August 2026 - 2 September 2026”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期: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$4,200) (2026 figure) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — 请查看学校网站 ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — 请查看学校网站 ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — 请查看学校网站 ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | International students are automatically enrolled in National Health Insurance (NHIS) with no separate application; for D-2 students enrolment takes effect on the date of foreigner registration after initial entry, and students receive the same benefits as Korean nationals. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — 请查看学校网站 ↗ |
来源 (5)
“Estimated Essential Expenses (as of 2026)”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Tuition Fees 2,790,000 2,790,000 5,580,000”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“International students are automatically enrolled in the National Health Insurance without any additional application process.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11“Study Abroad (D-2), Primary/Secondary School Student (D-4-3) | Upon initial entry → Date of foreigner registration”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11“International students enjoy the same benefits as Korean nationals, including hospital visits and health check-ups.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11US$ 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 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Freshmen and some second graders will live in RC.”adm-iu.postech.ac.kr ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — 请查看学校网站 ↗ |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 25 (reference) government rule 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “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 ↗ · 查证日期: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 来源 (3)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11“Can be extended in 6-month increments, up to a maximum of 2 years.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 查证日期: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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11 |
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).