Pohang University of Science and Technology: Statistics

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# 8 of 193 In South Korea
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Acceptance rate

43%

Enrollment

3,425

Languages

Korean;English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Private

Highest Degree

Doctorate

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate43%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or equivalent, and competitive entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - June; August-December)
Enrollment3,425

We've calculated the 43% acceptance rate for Pohang University of Science and Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Pohang University of Science and Technology.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Pohang University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Pohang University of Science and Technology.

Department/Division : Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Department/Division : Chemistry

Chemistry

Department/Division : Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Science Engineering

Department/Division : Creative IT Engineering

Computer Engineering Information Technology

Department/Division : Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Department/Division : Humanities and Social Sciences

Arts and Humanities Social Sciences

Department/Division : Industrial and Mangement Engineering

Industrial Engineering Industrial Management

Department/Division : Life Sciences

Biological and Life Sciences

Department/Division : Materials Science and Engineering

Materials Engineering

Department/Division : Mathematics

Mathematics

Department/Division : Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Department/Division : Physics

Physics

Graduate School : Advanced Materials Science (AMS)

Materials Engineering

Graduate School : Advanced Nuclear Engineering

Nuclear Engineering

Graduate School : Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Graduate School : Chemistry

Chemistry

Graduate School : Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Engineering Computer Science

Graduate School : Creative IT Engineering (CiTE)

Computer Engineering Information Technology

Graduate School : Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Graduate School : Engineering Mastership

Engineering

Graduate School : Environmental Science and Engineering

Environmental Engineering Environmental Studies

Graduate School : Ferrous Technology

Metal Techniques Metallurgical Engineering

Graduate School : Industrial and Management Engineering

Engineering Management Industrial Engineering

Graduate School : Information Technology

Information Sciences Information Technology

Graduate School : Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology (IBB)

Biological and Life Sciences Biotechnology

Graduate School : Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering

Bioengineering Biological and Life Sciences

Graduate School : IT Convergence Engineering (ITCE)

Computer Engineering Information Technology

Graduate School : Life Sciences

Biological and Life Sciences

Graduate School : Materials Science and Engineering

Materials Engineering

Graduate School : Mathematics

Mathematics

Graduate School : Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Graduate School : Physics

Physics

Graduate School : POSTECH Ocean Science and Technology Institute (POSTI)

Marine Engineering Marine Science and Oceanography

Graduate School : Technology Innovation and Management (TIM)

Engineering Management Technology

Graduate School : Wind Energy (GWE)

Energy Engineering

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Pohang University of Science and Technology.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business No No No
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics No No No
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences No No No
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology No No No

Master's Degree

Bioengineering Biological and Life Sciences Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Energy Engineering Engineering Engineering Management Environmental Engineering Environmental Studies Industrial Engineering Information Technology Marine Engineering Marine Science and Oceanography Materials Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Physics

Doctor's Degree

Bioengineering Biological and Life Sciences Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Energy Engineering Engineering Engineering Management Environmental Engineering Environmental Studies Industrial Engineering Information Technology Marine Engineering Marine Science and Oceanography Materials Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Physics

Research profile

Pohang University of Science and Technology is a world-class research university with 50,629 scientific papers published and 1,673,559 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Biochemistry.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Engineering
40,787 / 1,332,824
Physics
39,384 / 1,315,935
Chemistry
38,296 / 1,422,483
Quantum and Particle physics
30,908 / 1,034,942
Materials Science
29,729 / 1,074,265
Biology
28,846 / 1,179,600
Organic chemistry
25,338 / 995,864
Computer Science
18,752 / 504,416
Environmental Science
18,427 / 608,410
Biochemistry
14,624 / 677,407
Electrical Engineering
13,726 / 430,755
Optics
13,389 / 412,770
Nanotechnology
13,037 / 576,595
Metallurgy
12,728 / 472,749
Chemical Engineering
10,843 / 493,729
Geology
10,210 / 357,393
Genetics
10,042 / 439,946
Medicine
9,710 / 355,184
Physical
9,217 / 428,639
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
9,134 / 255,345
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
8,974 / 238,023
Geography and Cartography
7,237 / 212,925
Mathematics
7,216 / 193,631
Condensed Matter
7,150 / 260,634
Telecommunications
6,640 / 140,395
Mechanical Engineering
6,027 / 165,978
Ecology
5,928 / 220,722
Statistics
5,651 / 146,976
Nuclear Physics
5,487 / 138,788
Philosophy
5,263 / 137,711
Psychology
5,146 / 177,866
Business
5,024 / 137,702
Paleontology
4,617 / 172,254
Computer Vision
4,559 / 116,900
Computer Networking
4,457 / 90,415
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
4,229 / 132,583
Oceanography
4,049 / 136,438
Electronic Engineering
3,776 / 83,824
Machine Learning
3,656 / 116,146
Astrophysics and Astronomy
3,646 / 98,009

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

2 Notable alumni

Hong Byung-hee

1. Hong Byung-hee

1971-. (aged 55)
chemist
Byung Hee Hong is a professor of the department of chemistry at Seoul National University. Hong has developed the method of synthesizing large-scale graphene by chemical vapor deposition, which triggered chemical researches toward the practical applications of graphene. His papers reporting the large-scale growth of graphene have been intensively cited by many graphene researchers, showing the originality and the significance...
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Young-Tae Chang

2. Young-Tae Chang

1968-. (aged 58)
researcher chemist
Young-Tae Chang is a South Korean chemist. He is a professor of chemistry at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH).
All 2 notable alumni
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names POSTECH포항공과대학교
Founded 1986
Motto Integrity, Creativity and Aspiration
Academic calendar March to December (March - June; August-December)
Address 77 Cheongam-Ro Nam-Gu Pohang-si, Gyeongbuk, 37673 South Korea
City Population 504,000
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