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POSTECH Undergraduate (Science & Engineering)
GyeongbukPrivate4 years
Pure science researchersEngineering prodigiesStudents seeking small cohort + big research
“Asia's leading research-intensive science university in Pohang. Tiny class sizes, world-class labs, and full scholarships make it Korea's Caltech equivalent.”
4 years
Duration
100% English
Language
~30
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
B.S.
Degree
7%
Int'l Students
Why This Program
🔭
Caltech of Korea
Only ~320 undergrads total — extremely small, research-intensive campus with 1:5 faculty ratio
💰
Full Financial Support
International students typically receive full tuition + stipend through KGSP or POSTECH grants
⚛️
Pohang Accelerator Lab
On-campus synchrotron light source — one of only a few university-owned particle accelerators worldwide
POSTECH Campus
Career Outcomes
80%
employed within 3 months of graduation
🇰🇷Stay in Korea (35%)
- Avg salary: ₩55.0M/year (~$40.7K USD)
- D-10 → E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: POSCO, Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, LG
🌏Global Path (65%)
- Alumni network in 30+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
POSCOSamsung ElectronicsSK hynixLGGlobal graduate schools (MIT, Stanford)
Cost & ROI
Tuition₩6.4M/year (₩3.2M/semester)
Your CostNearly all international students fully funded — effective ₩0
💰 Scholarship: Full tuition + ₩800K–900K/month stipend
KGSP designated; nearly all international students are fully funded
ROI
Recover tuition in ~3 months of Korean salary (₩55.0M/year avg)
Living Cost
Monthly in Seoul: ~₩1.0–1.5M (~$750–1,100 USD)
Visa Pathway
D-2 Student
During program
4 years
→
D-10 Job Search
After graduation
Up to 2 years
→
E-7 Employment
After job offer
Renewable
✅No Korean language required for admission
✅Part-time work allowed on D-2 visa (20hr/week)
ℹ️D-2 visa; campus housing guaranteed for all international students
How to Apply
📅 IntakeMarch
📝 GMAT/GRECheck website
🗣️ KoreanNot required
Required Documents
High school diplomaSAT Subject Tests or equivalentTOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.0+Research interest statement2 recommendation letters
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