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University Profile

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (울산과학기술원)

◎ Ulsan (Ulju) · Busan / Gyeongnam

GKSEnglish trackSpecialized

Who is it for?

UNIST — the science institute built to teach 100% in English. The single best fit in Korea for STEM students who want zero language barrier. GKS partner.

  • 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 65.8% of students.
Location & Life

Getting around & student life

Near Ulsan KTX station under the ‘Yeongnam Alps’ — with Busan an hour away.

CityUlsan (Ulju) · Busan / GyeongnamDormRoom for ~65.8% of studentsMajors19 departments & majors

Campus photos

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology campus photo 1

Quick facts

Location

Ulsan (Ulju) · Busan / Gyeongnam

Type

Specialized (National Institute)

Tuition

≈ KRW 6.5M / year (official average)

Dormitory

Yes — capacity ~65.8% 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

19 listed in the official disclosure

English-taught track. English-medium; official FAQ states all courses at UNIST are conducted in English

Admissions details

Application period
  • Undergraduate (2026 Fall): Dec 8, 2025 – Jan 23, 2026 KST (via studyinkorea.go.kr).
  • Graduate (2027 Spring 1st): Jul 6 – Jul 15, 2026 KST (3 sessions/yr: Spring 1st, Spring 2nd, Fall)
Admission type
  • International special admission
  • UG ~40 students (Engineering or Business)
  • Graduate Master’s / Master’s-PhD Integrated / Doctoral
  • GKS tracks offered
Language requirements
  • UG: English test report (TOEFL iBT code 8807 / IELTS / TEPS / TOEIC) within 2 years
  • exempt if from USA/Canada/UK/Australia/NZ/Ireland
  • no minimum score stated.
  • Graduate: English proficiency test report mandatory for all international applicants (specific scores unverified)
English track
  • English-medium
  • official FAQ states all courses at UNIST are conducted in English
Competition (reference)
  • 17.3 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
  • Freshman quota 400
Intake year
  • 2026 (UG Fall)
  • 2027 (Grad Spring)
Always verify with the official guideline. Dates and requirements change every intake — the official admissions page is the final source.

Official website →

Data from official sources · last updated 2026-06-26

Contact & location

Location
Ulsan (Ulju) · Busan / Gyeongnam · Open in Google Maps →
Admissions office
International office
International Affairs Team, UNIST (unverified)
GKS contact

Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.

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