POSTECH (포항공과대학교)

◎ Pohang · Daegu / Gyeongbuk

GKSEnglish trackPrivate

Who is it for?

POSCO’s elite research university — mentioned in the same breath as KAIST. Generous support, tiny classes, total research immersion. GKS partner, English tracks.

You want classes taught in English — this university has an English-taught track.
You are aiming for the GKS scholarship — this is a GKS partner university.
You want campus housing — the dorm has room for about 85.9% of students.

印 Location & Life

Getting around & student life

In coastal Pohang (2.5 hrs to Seoul by KTX) — with Korea’s only synchrotron light source on campus.

CityPohang · Daegu / GyeongbukDormRoom for ~85.9% of studentsMajors15 departments & majors

Campus photos

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) campus photo 2

Quick facts

Location

Pohang · Daegu / Gyeongbuk

Type

Private

Tuition

≈ KRW 5.6M / year (official average)

Dormitory

Yes — capacity ~85.9% of students

GKS scholarship

Partner university (confirmed)

English track

Available (see below)

Programs & study options

Fields of study

Engineering · Humanities & Social Sciences · Natural Sciences

Departments & majors

15 listed in the official disclosure

English-taught track. POSTECH's language of instruction is mainly English; degree programs are English-medium (official graduate guide)

Admissions details

Application period

Undergraduate 2027 Spring: 25 Aug-2 Sep 2026 (Fall 2027 expected Mar-Apr 2027)
Graduate Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 General Track 1st round: 2026.02.24-2026.04.03

Admission type

Undergraduate (International Admissions Track)
Graduate (MS, PhD, MS-PhD Integrated)

Language requirements

Graduate: English required - TOEFL iBT 79 / PBT 550 / TOEIC 750 / IELTS 6.0 / TEPS 600
TOPIK not required. Undergraduate: English proficiency required (TOEFL/IELTS/TOEIC/TEPS
minimum scores in 2027 Spring guideline PDF) (unverified)

English track