POSTECH International PhD Fellowship
About this scholarship
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) is one of South Korea’s most elite science and engineering universities, often called the “Caltech of Korea.” POSTECH offers fully funded PhD positions for outstanding international students in all STEM fields. With an incredibly low student-to-faculty ratio (under 6:1), POSTECH provides an intimate, research-intensive environment with world-class facilities. The university consistently ranks among Asia’s top science and technology institutions.
Eligibility
- Open to all non-Korean nationalities
- Must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant STEM field with excellent academic results
- Must be proficient in English (TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.0+ — some departments may require higher)
- Must demonstrate strong research potential through prior research experience or publications
- GRE is recommended but not required for most departments
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition waiver
- Monthly stipend of KRW 500,000-1,500,000 (approximately USD 370-1,100 — varies by department and advisor funding)
- Subsidized on-campus housing in modern dormitories
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Research and conference travel support
- Access to cutting-edge laboratories and supercomputing facilities
Required Documents
Completed online application form, Academic transcripts from all prior institutions, Degree certificates, Statement of purpose / research plan (2-4 pages), CV/Resume with research experience highlighted, Three academic recommendation letters, English proficiency certificate, GRE scores (optional), Published papers or conference presentations (if available), Valid passport copy
How to Apply
- Be a non-Korean citizen (or a Korean who completed all education abroad) applying for a full-time MS, MS-PhD integrated, or PhD programme (MS/integrated applicants should have completed or be finishing a bachelor's; PhD applicants a master's), meeting POSTECH's English-proficiency requirements
- Apply online through the POSTECH graduate admissions system, selecting the POSTECH Scholarship under financial resources, and submit transcripts, a research plan, references, and English test results by the intake deadline
- Admitted graduate students are funded via a Graduate Assistantship covering tuition and a living allowance
