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About POSTECH
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) — private non-profit university. It is located in Pohang, South Korea. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1986.
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which POSTECH is on top-100. The university is in top-150 of the independent international ranking THE.
POSTECH is developing different scientific directions and invites students to join the research.
- Location
- Pohang, South Korea
- Establishment year
- 1986
- Students
- 3,215
- International students
- 96
- Female students
- 24%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2024#100
- Rating THE
- 2024#149
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Engineering & Technology | 72 |
Natural Sciences | 110 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 401-450 |
POSTECH tuition fees
At POSTECH, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. For foreigners, the tuition fee at POSTECH depends on the program and starts from 8,935 USD per year. The university provides tuition assistance to some students through financial aid programs. They are available to both locals and foreigners. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Foreign8,935USD/year
- Master
- Foreign8,935USD/year
POSTECH campus
The educational institution has a suburban campus. This means that students study close to a big city and can quickly get to it by public transport. At the same time, this location allows you to create a close-knit student community, since all events are held on campus. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction. Foreigners who come to POSTECH through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.
- Campus Type
- Suburban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
In order to stay in South Korea for another 6 months after graduation, you can apply for a job seeker visa. POSTECH graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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