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Pohang University of Science and Technology

Scholarship

浦项科技大学

QS #71Times —US News —
Pohang, South Korea$15,000/year25% Acceptance Rate

Pohang University of Science and Technology is located in Pohang, South Korea. Rankings: QS #71. Undergraduate tuition about $15,000/year; acceptance rate about 25%. English minimums: TOEFL 90 / IELTS 6.5 (2025 data). Care4YA score 39.9.

Care4YA Index

Evaluating

39.9/100

Data for this school is still limited — treat the score as indicative only.

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) is known for its top-tier STEM programs, with deep expertise in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Data Science. Well-suited for students interested in cutting-edge research and innovation in science and technology.

U.S. News Rankings

Rank History

Best Global Universities · 2026 #345

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How to Read These Rankings

Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$8,000

Unclassified

Admission data reference

Admission data is incomplete. Requirements below are indicative only; verify on the university website.
TOEFL guideline
90
IELTS guideline
6.5
Data source
parsed_requirements (Data year 2025)

Programs Offered

Grouped by college · 20 programs

Unsorted

  • Aerospace EngineeringSTEM
  • BiologySTEM
  • Business Administration
  • Chemical EngineeringSTEM
  • ChemistrySTEM
  • Civil EngineeringSTEM
  • Computer ScienceSTEM
  • Data ScienceSTEM
  • Economics
  • Electrical EngineeringSTEM
  • English Literature
  • History
  • MathematicsSTEM
  • Mechanical EngineeringSTEM
  • Nursing
  • PhysicsSTEM
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Software EngineeringSTEM

Requirements

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL 90
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$15,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥106,500/year

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