Apply for the POSTECH Scholarship to Study in South Korea

Apply for the POSTECH Scholarship to Study in South Korea

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), a renowned research institution in South Korea, is currently accepting applications for scholarship admissions for its spring 2025 intake. POSTECH, which is renowned for its demanding academic atmosphere and state-of-the-art research facilities, provides prospective MS and Ph.D. students with a range of scholarship opportunities. What you should know if you’re thinking about applying is as follows:.

Eligibility Criteria

• MS / MS-Ph.D. Integrated Applicants: Must have completed or be in the final year of undergraduate study.
• Ph.D. Applicants: They should have completed or be concluding their master’s degree program.

Nationality Requirements:

Candidates must be non-Korean citizens or Koreans who studied abroad for their whole academic career, from pre-school through undergraduate degrees.

English Proficiency:

Non-native English speakers must meet certain English proficiency test benchmarks or provide proof of instruction in English. Accepted tests include TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC, among others.

Health Insurance

All international students must subscribe to a health insurance plan, either from their home country that covers services in Korea or through the Korean National Health Insurance Service.

Admissions Timeline

POSTECH will soon be accepting applications for the second round of admission, so now is the ideal time to organize all the paperwork you’ll need to submit your application.

• Second Round: Runs from June 12, 2024, to September 14, 2024. Admission results will be published on November 21, 2024.
• Semester Begins: Spring 2025

Application Process

1. Submit Application and Documents Online: Includes application form, personal statement, CV, and proof of citizenship.
2. Post Required Documents: This includes official transcripts, degree certificates, and English proficiency scores.
3. Interviews: This is conducted online or offline, depending on the department.

Costs and Financial Aid

• Tuition Fees: Vary by program, e.g., Ferrous Technology, at approximately 13,758,000 KRW per year.
• Housing: Options range from dormitories for unmarried students to apartments for married students.
• Financial Aid: This includes external scholarships like the POSCO Asia Fellowship and internal support such as POSTECH Teaching or Research Assistantships.

For more detailed information and to start your application, visit POSTECH’s official graduate admissions page at POSTECH Admissions.