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POSTECH Global Scholarship
Pohang University of Science and Technology

POSTECH Global Scholarship

POSTECH covers tuition for every admitted international student and adds a monthly stipend at all levels.

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhDIntegrated MS plus PhDFully fundedEnglish-taught optionLast verified: 2026-05-19

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  • nationality
    Open to international applicants.
  • language
    English proficiency meeting POSTECH admission criteria.
  • educationBachelor's
    High school diploma
  • educationMaster's
    Bachelor's degree
  • educationPhD
    Master's degree
  • field
    You plan to study one of: engineering, sciences.

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What you get

Tuition
Varies
Full tuition for the standard program length
Monthly stipend
KRW 500,000 / mo
Per year: KRW 6,000,000 (approx USD 4,380)
Round-trip airfare
Not included
Korean language training
Not included
Settlement allowance
Not included
Health insurance
Included

Graduate students receive additional lab stipends. Comprehensive health insurance included.

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At a glance

NationalityOpen to international applicants.
LanguageEnglish proficiency meeting POSTECH admission criteria.
HostsPOSTECH
Fieldsengineering, sciences

Eligibility by track

  • Bachelor's track
    High school diploma
    Duration: 4 years
  • Master's track
    Bachelor's degree
    Duration: 2 years
  • PhD track
    Master's degree
    Duration: 4 years
  • Integrated MS plus PhD track
    Bachelor's degree
    Duration: 5 years

Deadlines and tracks

  • Application windowprevious cycle
    September to October 2025 for 2026 admission

Frequently asked questions

Is POSTECH Global Scholarship fully funded?

Yes. POSTECH Global Scholarship covers full tuition for the standard program length, plus a monthly stipend of KRW 500,000, and health insurance. Graduate students receive additional lab stipends. Comprehensive health insurance included.

Who is eligible to apply for POSTECH Global Scholarship?

Open to international applicants. English proficiency meeting POSTECH admission criteria. For the bachelors track: High school diploma For the masters track: Bachelor's degree For the phd track: Master's degree For the integrated track: Bachelor's degree

When does POSTECH Global Scholarship accept applications?

Application window: September to October 2025 for 2026 admission.

Can I apply to POSTECH Global Scholarship without speaking Korean?

Yes. POSTECH Global Scholarship offers English-taught program options. English proficiency meeting POSTECH admission criteria.

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Why this scholarship matters

POSTECH is small, research-intensive, and English-friendly. Like KAIST, it builds the scholarship into admission rather than running it as a separate application.

Official source
Pohang University of Science and Technology
Last verified: 2026-05-19
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