POSTECH
Pohang, South KoreaQS #104
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About
POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) is a private research university located in Pohang, South Korea. It is a specialised institution focused on science and engineering. POSTECH is known for its research-intensive approach and small, selective student body. It maintains close links with research institutes and industry in the surrounding region.
Why international students choose it
- International students may value POSTECH for its strong emphasis on science and engineering research and its comparatively small, focused academic community
- A growing number of graduate programmes are offered in English, but Korean remains part of everyday campus life, so it is not a fully English-medium environment
- Its Pohang campus offers access to advanced research facilities and a close-knit setting
- The university provides support aimed at international researchers and students