POHANG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Application Instructions for Graduate Admission
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All materials must be submitted by the following
deadlines:
Fall Admission deadline: January 15
Spring Admission deadline: July 15
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
□ Complete Application Form
□ Letter of Self-Introduction
□ Research Plan
□ Official Transcript
□ Certificate of Graduation or Completion of
Degree
□ Two Letters of Recommendation
□ TOEFL score above 79 IBT or 213 CBT or 550
PBT
□ Application Fee 50USD
Additional Documents (for Doctorate Programs)
□ Certificate of Master’s Degree
□ Official Transcript for Master’s Program
□ Graduate Thesis & List of Publications if
applicable
APPLICATION MUST BE SENT TO:
International Affairs Office
Pohang University of Science and Technology
San 31 Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu,
Pohang, Republic of Korea 790-784
Tel: 82-54-279-3681~5 Fax: 82-54-279-3590
E-mail: IAO@postech.ac.kr
APPLICATION FORM FOR GRADUATE
ADMISSION
It is important that each blank is filled with
accurate information. Please read the following
instructions to complete the application form.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
 Department: Select the department of your
interest from the following list.
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Environmental Science and Engineering
Industrial and Management Engineering
Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
 Applicants for Graduate School of Ferrous
Technology (www.postech.ac.kr/gift/) and
Graduate School of Information Technology
(http://www.postech.ac.kr/pirl/) should visit
their websites and follow its own admission
process.
 Intended Degree Program: Most departments
offer three degree programs: M.S., Ph.D, and
the M.S./Ph.D. Integrative Program. Note that
the Department of Life Sciences offers only the
M.S./Ph.D. Integrative Program.
 Name of faculty/laboratory of your interest:
Please indicate one faculty/laboratory that best
suits your intended course of study (optional).
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Please make sure that all information is entered
clearly and accurately.
LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION
This information is required to provide a contact
point for the applicant in case of emergency.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
All international applicants—with the exception of
students whose native language is English—are
subject to submitting a TOEFL score (above 213
CBT or 550 PBT or 79 IBT) or an IELTS score
(above 6.0). Original score reports must be sent
directly to POSTECH by the administering
institution. (* POSTECH Institution Code: 0329)
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Please make sure to enter all dates as requested.
 (Expected) Graduation Date: Please enter the
Month and Year in which the applicant received
his/her degree. If applicant has not yet
completed the degree program at the time of
applying, please enter the date of the expected
graduation and attach an official statement
which verifies the given information.
 Field of Study: Please enter the applicant’s area
of study at the institution.
 Degree received or expected: Please enter the
title of the degree received at the institution. (e.g.
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering,
etc.)
 GPA (Grade Point Average): Please make sure
to include all courses counted toward your
degree and convert the awarded grades into the
requested format if not already in the transcript.
Please compute the cumulative GPA based on a
scale of 4.0 (or 4.3) and of 100—values must be
verified by the institution’s academic office.
REFERENCES
Two letters of recommendations must be
completed by the applicant’s supervisor, professor
or advisor and submitted to the POSTECH
International Affairs Office. Please enter their
names and contact information.
SIGNATURE
By signing this section, the applicant understands
and agrees to the rules and regulations pertaining
to the University’s admissions policies.
LETTER OF SELF-INTRODUCTION
This statement is to provide additional information
on the applicant, which may not be explicit in the
Application Form. It is recommended that
applicants take this opportunity to describe his/her
personal interests, characteristics, extracurricular
activities, etc.
RESEARCH PLAN
Applicants are required to complete a Research
Plan that states his/her research direction while
attending POSTECH. Some applicants find it
helpful to visit the POSTECH departmental
websites to learn more about our faculty and their
fields of research. Applicants with strong interests
in a specific field/faculty are encouraged to contact
the faculty member and discuss their research
intentions prior to submitting their application.
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT & CERTIFICATE
OF GRADUATION OR COMPLETION OF
DEGREE
All transcripts and degree certificates must be
submitted in its original form.
Official Transcripts must show all courses, marks
and the awarded degree(s). Institutions using a
grading system other than the GPA system on a
base of 4.0 (4.3) or 100 must include an official
description of their system along with values
converted into the GPA system mentioned above—
these values must be verified by the academic
office with signature or official seal. Transcripts
must be sealed by the academic office and
photocopies must contain the official seal of the
issuing university. All transcripts will be verified
for authenticity with the issuing institution.
For applicants who have not yet completed their
previous education at the time of applying and,
therefore, unable to submit a Certificate of
Graduation or Completion of Degree, please have
the academic office of the present university issue
an official statement which includes the name of
applicant, program, awarded degree(s) and date of
his/her expected graduation.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Both letters of recommendation must be completed
and mailed directly to the POSTECH International
Office by the recommenders themselves.
TOEFL SCORE
Please refer to
PROFICIENCY.
the
above
LANGUAGE
APPLICATION FEE
All applications must be accompanied by an
application fee of 50USD in Check. Please visit a
local bank and issue a check made payable to
“Pohang University of Science and Technology”.
Cash, Money Orders or Drafts are NOT accepted.
*Applicants from POSTECH’s partner universities
are exempt—partner university list is available on
http://www.postech.ac.kr
BEFORE APPLYING TO POSTECH:
Please review all instructions carefully before
completing the application. Incorrect and
uncompleted information may not be considered.
For more information, contact the International
Affairs Office at: IAO@postech.ac.kr
APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION
POHANG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Application Form for Graduate Admission
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Fall Admission deadline: January 15
Spring Admission deadline: July 15
SEND ALL MATERIALS TO:
International Affairs Office, Pohang University of Science and Technology
San 31 Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang, Republic of Korea 790-784
Application Information
Semester for which you are applying:
Intended Degree Program:
□ Fall 20____ □ Spring 20____
□ M.S.
Department: _____________________________________________________________
□ Ph.D.
□ M.S./Ph.D. Integrative Program
Name of faculty/laboratory of your interest (optional): __________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you previously applied for graduate study at POSTECH?
□Yes □ No
If “Yes”, when did you apply? ______________________________________
Personal Information
Legal Name: (Last) _________________________________________ (First) ______________________________________________________________________
Legal Chinese Name: _____________________________________ (if any)
Marital Status:
□ Single □ Married
Gender:
□ Male
If “Married”, do you plan on bringing your spouse to POSTECH with you?
□ Female
□ Yes
□ No
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY): __________________________ Passport Number: ______________________ Passport Valid Until: __________________________
Country of Birth: _________________________________________________ Country of Citizenship: __________________________________________________
Ethnic Origin (optional):
□ African □ Caucasian □ Chinese □ Indian □ Korean □ Vietnamese □ Other ____________________________
Current Address: (Street) _________________________________________ (City)_____________________________ (State/Province) ________________________
(Country) _________________________________ (Zip Code) ____________________
Address valid until (MM/DD/YYYY): __________________________
Phone: ____________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________
Permanent Address
□ Check here if Permanent Address is the same as above.
(Street) ________________________________________________________ (City)____________________________ (State/Province) ________________________
(Country) _________________________________ (Zip Code) ____________________
Legal Guardian Information
Legal Guardian’s Name: ________________________________________________________ Legal Guardian’s Phone: ____________________________________
Guardian’s Relationship to Applicant: ______________________________
In case of emergency, may we contact your legal guardian?
□ Yes □ No
Language Proficiency
Is English considered your native language?
□ Yes □ No
If “No”, what is your native language? ______________________________________________
TOEFL score: _________ CBT (213 or above required): _________ PBT (550 or above required): _________ Test date (MM/DD/YYYY): _____/_____/________
*Native English speakers are exempt from submitting a TOEFL score. TOEFL scores must be sent directly to POSTECH from ETS. The Institution Code for
POSTECH is 0329. Applications without TOEFL scores submitted directly from ETS will not be considered.
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN ENGLISH
Applications written in illegible handwriting or a language other than English will NOT be considered.
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POHANG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Academic Background
List the current and all previous universities and colleges attended. If you have attended more than three institutions, please specify on a separate sheet of paper.
University/College (Full name): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________ Website URL: ________________________________________________________
Dates Attended (MM/DD/YYYY): ________________ - ________________
(Expected) Graduation Date: ___________________________________________
Field of Study: _______________________________________ Degree received or expected: _____________________________ GPA: ____ / 4.___ , ____ / 100
University/College (Full name): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________ Website URL: ________________________________________________________
Dates Attended (MM/DD/YYYY): ________________ - ________________
(Expected) Graduation Date: ___________________________________________
Field of Study: _______________________________________ Degree received or expected: _____________________________ GPA: ____ / 4.___ , ____ / 100
University/College (Full name): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________ Website URL: ________________________________________________________
Dates Attended (MM/DD/YYYY): ________________ - ________________
(Expected) Graduation Date: ___________________________________________
Field of Study: _______________________________________ Degree received or expected: _____________________________ GPA: ____ / 4.___ , ____ / 100
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT: An official transcript must be sealed by the institution’s academic office. For more information, please refer to the OFFICIAL
TRANSCRIPT & CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATION OR COMPLETION OF DEGREE section in the attached Application Instructions.
References
Please list the two references, preferably previous academic instructors, whom you have asked to send letters of recommendation on your behalf. At least two letters of
recommendation must arrive for each applicant. No more than two is required and no less than two will be accepted.
Name
Department
University/College
E-mail Address
Signature
IMPORTANT: Please read the application procedures and requirements stated in the Application Instructions or on our website. Proceed to read the following
disclaimer before signing and mailing the complete application along with the required documents and a non-refundable application fee.
I declare that the information provided in this application is true and complete. I acknowledge that if evidence is found where I have submitted fraudulent or falsified
documentation and/or references, Pohang University of Science and Technology reserves the right to revoke any offer of admission or support. I accept that any
information on falsified documents will be shared with all Korean Universities and the Korean Immigration Office.
Applicant’s Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________________
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN ENGLISH
Applications written in illegible handwriting or a language other than English will NOT be considered.
APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION
POHANG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Letter of Self-Introduction Form
APPLICANT: Be sure to inform your recommenders of the application deadline for the semester you would like to be considered for entrance into
POSTECH. Two letters of recommendation are required for each applicant and must be sent directly from the recommender.
Semester for which you are applying:
Intended Degree Program:
□ Fall 20____ □ Spring 20____
□ M.S.
Department: ___________________________________________________
□ Ph.D.
□ M.S./Ph.D. Integrative Program
APPLICANT Information
Legal Name: (Last) _____________________________________ (First) __________________________________________________________________________
Please type on given form or a separate sheet.
SIGNATURE
I declare that the information provided in this application is true and complete. I acknowledge that if evidence is found where I have submitted fraudulent or falsified
documentation and/or references, Pohang University of Science and Technology reserves the right to revoke any offer of admission or support. I accept that any
information on falsified documents will be shared with all Korean Universities and the Korean Immigration Office.
Applicant’s Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________________
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN ENGLISH
Applications written in illegible handwriting or a language other than English will NOT be considered.
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POHANG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Research Plan Form
APPLICANT: Be sure to inform your recommenders of the application deadline for the semester you would like to be considered for entrance into
POSTECH. Two letters of recommendation are required for each applicant and must be sent directly from the recommender.
Semester for which you are applying:
Intended Degree Program:
□ Fall 20____ □ Spring 20____
□ M.S.
Department: ___________________________________________________
□ Ph.D.
□ M.S./Ph.D. Integrative Program
Name of faculty/laboratory of your interest (optional): __________________________________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT Information
Legal Name: (Last) _____________________________________ (First) __________________________________________________________________________
Please type on given form or a separate sheet.
SIGNATURE
I declare that the information provided in this application is true and complete. I acknowledge that if evidence is found where I have submitted fraudulent or falsified
documentation and/or references, Pohang University of Science and Technology reserves the right to revoke any offer of admission or support. I accept that any
information on falsified documents will be shared with all Korean Universities and the Korean Immigration Office.
Applicant’s Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________________
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN ENGLISH
Applications written in illegible handwriting or a language other than English will NOT be considered.
APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION
POHANG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Letter of Recommendation Form
APPLICANT: Be sure to inform your recommenders of the application deadline for the semester you would like to be considered for entrance into
POSTECH. Two letters of recommendation are required for each applicant and must be sent directly from the recommender.
Semester for which you are applying:
Intended Degree Program:
□ Fall 20____ □ Spring 20____
□ M.S.
Department: ___________________________________________________
□ Ph.D.
□ M.S./Ph.D. Integrative Program
APPLICANT Information
Legal Name: (Last) _____________________________________ (First) __________________________________________________________________________
THIS PART TO BE COMPLETED BY THE RECOMMENDER
RECOMMENDER: This letter of recommendation must be mailed directly from you and will remain completely confidential during the admission process.
Please write candidly about the student applicant’s qualifications, potential to carry on advanced research, intellectual ability, capacity for analytical thinking,
and their professional skills. Descriptions of significant accomplishments and personal qualities related to scholarly achievements are particularly helpful.
Please type on official letterhead stationery, if applicable, and submit it to us in a sealed envelope along with this form.
RECOMMENDER Information
Title: ____________________ Legal Name: (Last) _________________________________________ (First) _____________________________________________
University/College (Full name): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Website URL: ____________________________________________
Department: _________________________________________________________________
Position: _________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________
If applicant’s native language is not English, please evaluate their English proficiency:
□ Fluent □ Almost Fluent □ Semi-Fluent □ Not Fluent
Comments: _____________________________________________________
Please rate the applicant in overall potential for Graduate Study:
□ Truly Exceptional □ Outstanding □ Unusual □ Good □ Above Average □ Average □ Below Average □ No Comment
On the following scale, please rank the applicant against other students in comparable fields for their respective class:
□ Top 1-2% □ Top 5% □ Top 10% □ Top 25% □ Second Quarter □ Third Quarter □ Bottom Quarter □ No Comment
Admission to Graduate Study at Pohang University of Science and Technology is:
□ Strongly Recommended
□ Recommended
□ Recommended with Reservations
□ NOT Recommended
RECOMMENDER Signature
Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________
Mail completed letter of recommendation forms to:
International Affairs Office
Pohang University of Science and Technology
San 31 Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang, Republic of Korea 790-784
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN ENGLISH
Applications written in illegible handwriting or a language other than English will NOT be considered.
APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION
POHANG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Letter of Recommendation Form
APPLICANT: Be sure to inform your recommenders of the application deadline for the semester you would like to be considered for entrance into
POSTECH. Two letters of recommendation are required for each applicant and must be sent directly from the recommender.
Semester for which you are applying:
Intended Degree Program:
□ Fall 20____ □ Spring 20____
□ M.S.
Department: ___________________________________________________
□ Ph.D.
□ M.S./Ph.D. Integrative Program
APPLICANT Information
Legal Name: (Last) _____________________________________ (First) __________________________________________________________________________
THIS PART TO BE COMPLETED BY THE RECOMMENDER
RECOMMENDER: This letter of recommendation must be mailed directly from you and will remain completely confidential during the admission process.
Please write candidly about the student applicant’s qualifications, potential to carry on advanced research, intellectual ability, capacity for analytical thinking,
and their professional skills. Descriptions of significant accomplishments and personal qualities related to scholarly achievements are particularly helpful.
Please type on official letterhead stationery, if applicable, and submit it to us in a sealed envelope along with this form.
RECOMMENDER Information
Title: ____________________ Legal Name: (Last) _________________________________________ (First) _____________________________________________
University/College (Full name): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Website URL: ____________________________________________
Department: _________________________________________________________________
Position: _________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________
If applicant’s native language is not English, please evaluate their English proficiency:
□ Fluent □ Almost Fluent □ Semi-Fluent □ Not Fluent
Comments: _____________________________________________________
Please rate the applicant in overall potential for Graduate Study:
□ Truly Exceptional □ Outstanding □ Unusual □ Good □ Above Average □ Average □ Below Average □ No Comment
On the following scale, please rank the applicant against other students in comparable fields for their respective class:
□ Top 1-2% □ Top 5% □ Top 10% □ Top 25% □ Second Quarter □ Third Quarter □ Bottom Quarter □ No Comment
Admission to Graduate Study at Pohang University of Science and Technology is:
□ Strongly Recommended
□ Recommended
□ Recommended with Reservations
□ NOT Recommended
RECOMMENDER Signature
Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________
Mail completed letter of recommendation forms to:
International Affairs Office
Pohang University of Science and Technology
San 31 Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang, Republic of Korea 790-784
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN ENGLISH
Applications written in illegible handwriting or a language other than English will NOT be considered.
APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION