POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) is a leading and highly innovative research university in South Korea, specializing in technology, engineering, and fundamental sciences. It is often mentioned alongside KAIST and is considered one of Asia’s most prestigious science universities.

🏫General Information

Location: Pohang city, a coastal city in the southeast of South Korea (approximately 2.5 to 3 hours by train from Seoul)

Founded: 1986 (South Korea’s first research-focused university)

Type: Private research university

Mission: To conduct world-class scientific research, foster innovation, and educate global leaders.

🔬Academic Profile

POSTECH’s main focus areas include Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Materials, Industrial Engineering, etc.), Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Life Sciences), Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, and Quantum Technologies.

It usually ranks among the top small universities worldwide. In rankings such as THE and QS, it often places within the top 100 for engineering and physics.

POSTECH is an R&D-driven university, where active participation in research is expected from every student.

The university’s biggest supporter is POSCO, one of Korea’s and the world’s largest steel producers.

PAL (Pohang Accelerator Laboratory) is one of the most advanced research centers in Asia—especially in the fields of physics and materials science.

🌍 For International Students

POSTECH admits a small number of highly qualified international students.

Although most undergraduate programs are in Korean, the majority of graduate (master’s and doctoral) programs are conducted in English.

Full scholarship options, counseling services, and dormitory facilities are provided for international students. All administrative and academic activities on campus can be conducted in English