Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) is a private research university dedicated to research and education in science and technology. It was established in 1986 by POSCO, one of the world’s leading steel companies, with the purpose of providing advanced education to aspiring engineers and laying the groundwork for future technological development in the nation. In 2012–2014, Times Higher Education ranked POSTECH 1st in its “100 Under 50 Young Universities” rankings. Since its establishment, POSTECH has been maintaining its prestige and reputation as one of the most prominent young research universities in the world, which is now ranked as the 87th best university in the world by QS World University Rankings.
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Pohang University of Science and Technology (Research only)
Country
- South Korea
City
- Pohang ,
Founding year
1986
Acceptance rate
5%
Fall semester application deadline
Not specified
Spring semester application deadline
Not specified
Semester fees (30 ECTS)
Not specified
Contact
Subjects available to free mover students
Biological Sciences [English]Chemistry [English]Computer Science & Information Systems [English]Engineering Chemical [English]Engineering Electrical & Electronic [English]Engineering Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing [English]Environmental Sciences [English]Materials Science [English]Mathematics [English]Physics & Astronomy [English]
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General rankings position
QS World University Rankings
71°
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
151°
Academic Ranking of World Universities
301-400°
Center for World University Rankings
362°
CWTS Leiden Ranking
397°
Webometrics
362°
QS World Universities by Subject
Engineering and Technology
79°
Life Sciences & Medicine
394°
Natural Sciences
96°
Biological Sciences
113°
Chemistry
63°
Computer Science & Information Systems
94°
Engineering Chemical
49°
Engineering Electrical & Electronic
69°
Engineering Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing
54°
Environmental Sciences
151-200°
Materials Science
33°
Mathematics
120°
Physics & Astronomy
107°
