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POSTECH Graduate School
GyeongbukPrivate2 years (MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Research-focused scientistsMaterials/chemistry PhDsSTEM scholars
“Asia's top science & engineering research university — 100% English instruction”
2 years (MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Duration
100% English
Language
N/A
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
M.S. / Ph.D.
Degree
7%
Int'l Students
Why This Program
Microscope
Research Powerhouse
Highest per-capita research output in Korea; 100% English graduate instruction
DollarSign
Full Financial Support
All admitted graduate students receive full tuition + living stipend
Zap
Small & Intensive
~3,500 total students — exceptional faculty-to-student ratio for personalized mentorship
POSTECH Campus
Career Outcomes
84%
employed within 3 months of graduation
🇰🇷Stay in Korea (35%)
- Avg salary: ₩53.0M/year (~$39.3K USD)
- D-10 → E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: POSCO, Samsung, SK, LG Chem
🌏Global Path (65%)
- Alumni network in 40+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
POSCOSamsungSKLG ChemResearch institutesGlobal academia
Cost & ROI
Tuition₩6.4M/year (₩3.2M/semester)
Institutional (full funding) Scholarship-₩3.2M/semester
Your CostEffectively zero tuition — all students fully funded
💰 Scholarship: Full tuition + monthly stipend (~500K KRW)
All admitted students automatically funded
ROI
Recover tuition in ~3 months of Korean salary (₩53.0M/year avg)
Living Cost
Monthly in Seoul: ~₩1.0–1.5M (~$750–1,100 USD)
Visa Pathway
D-2 Student
During program
2 years (MS) / 4 years (PhD)
→
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; POSTECH International Affairs office handles visa
How to Apply
📅 IntakeMarch & September
📝 GMAT/GRECheck website
🗣️ KoreanNot required
Required Documents
Bachelor's degree in relevant fieldTOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.0+Research statementLetters of recommendation
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