Program Overview
About Pohang University of Science and Technology
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) was established in 1986 as Korea’s first research-oriented university in science and technology. It is a private university, based in Pohang, South Korea.
POSTECH’s on-campus laboratories are recognised for retaining the best research facilities in Korea. The nation’s only Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, the POSTECH Biotech Center, National Center for Nanomaterials Technology and the Pohang Institute of Intelligent Robotics are just a few of the state of the art facilities at POSTECH.
About Pohang
Pohang is a major industrial city on South Korea's east coast, about 110km (70mi) North of Busan and about 360km (230mi) SE of Seoul. Pohang is home to POSCO, one of the world's largest steel companies, which sits prominently on the bay. It is well-known for POSTECH, a highly ranked university in the physical sciences, and Jukdo Market, one of the most popular fresh fish markets in Korea.
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Academic
Click Here for a list of courses offered to exchange students.
Term date
- Host Institutions usually organize orientation activities for exchange students, with some mandatory, which take place 1-2 weeks before the start of the term. You should refer to the acceptance package and pay attention to the expected arrival or pick-up dates specified by your host institution.
- You should only depart after finishing all the final examinations (including resits) since host institutions will not make special arrangement for taking any examinations other than scheduled.
- Please CLICK HERE for more information on host institution’s term dates.
Eligibility (for students applying via School of Science)
You are eligible to apply for the exchange program if you are:
- A non-final year undergraduate student in a 3-Year program in the School of Science, or
- A Year 2 or 3 undergraduate student in the 4-Year program in the School of Science
- AND having CGA at 2.5 or above (students with CGA below 2.5 may still submit application; offers will be granted under special consideration)
Language Requirements
Please click here for details of the language requirements specified by the host institution.
Application Process
To apply, click the "Apply Now via SSCI" button on this page. The whole application process has two steps.
Step 1: Complete HKUST application form and submit supplementary documents
Step 2: The Host Institution Application (TO BE COMPLETED AFTER YOU ARE NOMINATED BY YOUR SCHOOL)
If you are nominated, you will be notified to submit a formal host institution application. Your School will provide you with detailed information and application instructions in due course.
Visa Information
CLICK HERE for details on visa and residence permit.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is required by law in some countries. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
Arranging accommodation in some cities can be very difficult. Start early and CLICK HERE for details.
