🇰🇷 South Korea World rank 401–500 Public Founded 2007

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

~4,000 students ~10% international Highly selective (entrance exam) acceptance rate
Tuition $5,000–$10,000
World Rank 401–500
Type Public
Founded 2007

Scholarships that mention Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

These scholarships name Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology in their details, for example as a host or partner university. Check each one's eligibility.

Why study here

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) is a public science and technology institute in Ulsan, an industrial city on South Korea's southeast coast, founded in 2007. It focuses on science and engineering, with research strengths in energy, batteries, materials and biomedical engineering. Most classes are taught in English, which makes it accessible to international students without Korean, and the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) and institute scholarships are common funding routes. Ulsan is home to large shipbuilding, car and petrochemical industries.

Admission requirements

  • A completed secondary school certificate for bachelor's, a relevant bachelor's degree for master's, and usually a master's for a PhD
  • English-taught programs: IELTS, TOEFL or another test the university accepts; Korean-taught programs: TOPIK, usually level 3 or higher
  • Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English or Korean
  • For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
  • A valid passport and proof that you can pay tuition and living costs for the student visa

How to apply

  • Choose your program and check its entry requirements, language of instruction and deadline on the university website
  • Apply through the university's international admissions; Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) applicants apply through an embassy or the university track
  • Upload transcripts, language scores, your passport and, for postgraduate programs, CV, statement of purpose and references
  • Pay the application fee if the university charges one, and apply before the program deadline
  • Apply for a D-2 student visa with your certificate of admission and proof of funds

Studying in South Korea

31 scholarships, 16 universities, 6 programs and 2 internships in South Korea. All of the scholarships are fully funded, and the next deadline is 31 October 2026 (Global Korea Scholarship (GKS / KGSP)).

Language
Korean/English
Currency
KRW (₩)
Living costs
$700–1,100/mo
Typical tuition
Charged per semester and set by each university; national universities charge less than private ones; GKS covers tuition and a stipend
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