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UNIST Graduate School
UlsanNational2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Energy researchersMaterials science PhDsNuclear engineering students
“Korea's newest science institute — 100% English, cutting-edge energy & materials research”
2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Duration
100% English
Language
N/A
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
M.A. / M.S. / Ph.D.
Degree
9%
Int'l Students
Why This Program
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Energy Research Leader
World-class programs in energy engineering, battery technology, and nuclear science
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100% English
All graduate lectures and research conducted entirely in English
DollarSign
Full Funding
All admitted graduate students receive full tuition + monthly living stipend
UNIST Campus
Career Outcomes
82%
employed within 3 months of graduation
🇰🇷Stay in Korea (40%)
- Avg salary: ₩52.0M/year (~$38.5K USD)
- D-10 → E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: Samsung SDI, LG Energy, Hyundai, SK Innovation
🌏Global Path (60%)
- Alumni network in 35+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
Samsung SDILG EnergyHyundaiSK InnovationResearch institutesGlobal academia
Cost & ROI
Tuition₩5.9M/year (₩3.0M/semester)
Institutional (full funding) Scholarship-₩3.0M/semester
Your CostAll students fully funded
💰 Scholarship: Full tuition + monthly stipend (~400K-500K KRW)
KGSP designated university
ROI
Recover tuition in ~3 months of Korean salary (₩52.0M/year avg)
Living Cost
Monthly in Seoul: ~₩1.0–1.5M (~$750–1,100 USD)
Visa Pathway
D-2 Student
During program
2 years (MA/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 student visa; university international office provides support
How to Apply
📅 IntakeMarch & September
📝 GMAT/GRECheck website
🗣️ KoreanNot required
Required Documents
Bachelor's degreeTOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.0+Statement of purposeLetters of recommendation
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