← Schools Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), founded in 1986, is a compact Korean research university built around science, engineering and interdisciplinary graduate research.
Undergraduate Graduate Drafted Drafted
Requirements differ by faculty / school — pick your faculty below. Each shows its own official admissions page.
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
TOPIK 3-4+ recommended for Korean-medium courses.
Academic A-Level AAA inc. Mathematics IB 36-38 with HL Mathematics AP AP Calculus BC + two STEM APs
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
Academic A-Level AAA inc. Math + Physics IB 36-38 with HL Math + Physics AP Calculus BC + Physics C preferred
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
Academic A-Level AAA inc. Chemistry IB 36-38 with HL Chemistry AP Chemistry + Calculus preferred
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
Academic A-Level AAA inc. Biology or Chemistry IB 36-38 with HL Biology/Chemistry AP Biology + Chemistry preferred
5 Department of Materials Science & Engineering 材料科学与工程系
↗ Faculty page Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
Academic A-Level AAA inc. Math + Physics/Chemistry IB 36-38 with HL Math + Science AP Calculus BC + Physics/Chemistry
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
Academic A-Level AAA inc. Math + Physics IB 36-38 with HL Math + Physics AP Calculus BC + Physics C
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
Academic A-Level AAA inc. Math + Physics IB 36-38 with HL Math + Physics AP Calculus BC + Physics C
8 Department of Computer Science & Engineering 计算机科学与工程系
↗ Faculty page Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
Academic A-Level A*AA-AAA inc. Mathematics IB 37-40 with HL Math AA AP Calculus BC + CS A preferred
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
Academic A-Level AAA inc. Math + Chemistry IB 36-38 with HL Math + Chemistry AP Chemistry + Calculus BC
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
Academic A-Level A*AA-AAA inc. Mathematics IB 37-40 with HL Math AP CS / design portfolio helpful
Admissions tests Portfolio or project evidence may strengthen review
Undergraduate instruction is largely Korean with expanding English-taught STEM coursework; Korean proficiency is still important for degree progress.
Requirements differ by faculty / school — pick your faculty below. Each shows its own official admissions page.
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
Academic GPA GPA 3.3+/4.0; research fit important Prior degree Bachelor in math, physics, chemistry or life science
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
Academic GPA GPA 3.4+/4.0; lab match expected Prior degree Bachelor in engineering or applied science
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
Academic GPA GPA 3.6+/4.0; strong algorithms / ML background Prior degree CS, EE, math or related STEM degree
4 Graduate Institute of Ferrous & Eco Materials Technology 钢铁与生态材料技术研究生院
↗ Faculty page Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
Academic GPA GPA 3.4+/4.0; materials research evidence Prior degree Materials, mechanical, chemical or metallurgy background
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
Academic GPA GPA 3.4+/4.0; publications helpful Prior degree Materials, physics, chemistry or engineering
6 Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering 跨学生物科学与生物工程
↗ Faculty page Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 79 overall · 18 each section
Academic GPA GPA 3.4+/4.0; lab experience expected Prior degree Biology, biotechnology, biomedical engineering or chemistry
Admitted cases
MS Computer Science · 2025 accepted GPA 3.82 TOEFL iBT 101 GRE optional Prior degree KAIST CS
PhD Materials Science · 2025 accepted GPA 3.78 IELTS 7 Prior degree SJTU Materials Matched steel/alloy lab before submission.
MS Electrical Engineering · 2024 accepted GPA 3.65 TOEFL iBT 96 Prior degree Hanyang EE
PhD Life Sciences · 2025 accepted GPA 3.74 IELTS 7 Prior degree Yonsei Biotechnology Prior wet-lab internship.
MS Mechanical Engineering · 2024 accepted GPA 3.61 TOEFL iBT 94 Prior degree Purdue ME
PhD Physics · 2025 accepted GPA 3.9 TOEFL iBT 105 Prior degree SNU Physics Supervisor nomination and scholarship.
Cases are self-reported and may not reflect typical admits. Always defer to official requirements.
Sources Last verified: 2026-05-19
