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The POSTECH application page will become available when the application period opens.

https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/receipt/OnlineReceipt11.do

For the 2027 Spring International Undergraduate Admission, the POSTECH application page is scheduled to become available at 2:00 p.m. on August 25, 2026 (KST).

If you do not see the POSTECH application page before the application period begins, there is no need to be concerned.

Applicants are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the issuance and authentication of their required documents so that the original documents can arrive at POSTECH by the specified deadline.

The date on which the authentication process is initiated does not, by itself, constitute compliance with the document submission deadline.

 

In particular, starting the Apostille or Korean Consular Authentication process only after receiving a preliminary admission offer may not allow sufficient time.

The deadline cannot be extended, and requests for exceptions due to delays in document issuance or authentication will not be accepted.

 

Applicants whose required documents do not arrive by the deadline cannot be considered for final admission.

No. Submission of Apostille or Korean Consular Authentication documents is not required at the time of application.

However, if you already have the required authentication documents, you are encouraged to submit them with your application.

 

Please prepare the required document authentication well in advance.

If you receive a preliminary admission offer, the required original apostilled or Korean consular-authenticated documents must arrive at POSTECH by the specified deadline (December 8, 2026, for the 2027 Spring International Undergraduate Admission).

Applicants whose required documents do not arrive by the deadline cannot be considered for final admission.

Yes. Any documents requiring Apostille or consular authentication must be submitted in their original form by post and must arrive at the Admissions Office by the application deadline.

 

If the original documents (e.g., official transcript, official graduation certificate/diploma) cannot be re-issued due to school or national policy, applicants should consult both the issuing institution (e.g., high school) and the relevant consular or apostille authority to determine whether an alternative document of equivalent validity—such as a certified copy issued by the school—can be issued and authenticated.

Additionally, if the documents are not in English, a notarized translation will be required.

 

Please note that in all cases, Apostilled or consular-authenticated documents must be submitted in their original form.

Requests to obtain and submit Apostilled or consular-authenticated documents only after receiving an acceptance letter, or to submit them online before acceptance and send the originals by post afterward, are not permitted.

Yes, a list of documents that must be submitted by postal mail can be found in the checklist forms for each application track. https://adm-iu.postech.ac.kr/user/admission/guide/international.do

These documents must be physically mailed and received by the Admissions Office before the application deadline.

 

Postal submission is mandatory as part of the standard application process and must be completed regardless of online application status. Completion of the online application does not replace the requirement to submit these documents by post.

 

Any documents requiring Apostille or consular authentication must be submitted in their original form. Please note that submission of Apostilled or consular-authenticated original documents after receiving an acceptance letter is not allowed.

 

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An application will be considered complete and valid for evaluation only if all of the following are fulfilled within the application period:

 

1. Submission of original hard-copy documents specifically required by post

2. Submission of the score report of English Language Proficiency Test (or exemption with supporting documents)

3. Direct submission of recommendation letters by recommenders via email to postech-iuadmission@postech.ac.kr (applicants should provide recommenders with the required form)

4. Completion of the online application and payment of the application fee online

 

   * Please note that any documents submitted will not be returned, even if the applicant later chooses not to complete the entire application process.

The registrar’s section of the form is not required at this stage, and the applicant is not required to contact the school registrar to have this section completed before submission.

At the time of application, only the student’s education record section should be completed, with the registrar’s contact information (direct phone number or email address) clearly provided.

The Admissions Office may contact the registrar directly during the evaluation stage for verification if necessary.

For English language proficiency tests and other standardized tests that provide official score reporting, scores must be submitted through an official score report in accordance with the testing agency’s reporting procedures within the application deadline.

 

For tests for which official score reporting is not available, please submit the original score report or an authenticated/notarized copy equivalent to the original within the application deadline.

 

For GCE A-Level, a Statement of Results issued directly by the examining body (e.g., Cambridge International Examinations) is considered equivalent to the original certificate. Hard copies submitted by post in the form of a notarized copy or a Certified True Copy issued by the school (if the school officially offered the A-Level curriculum) are also accepted.

A PDF copy of a Statement of Results without applicable authentication may be accepted only if POSTECH is able to access and verify the results through Cambridge Assessment International Education using the applicant’s Centre Number, Candidate Number, Date of Birth, and examination series as provided in the application.

 

[POSTECH Institution Code]

• ETS: 0329

• IELTS: Search for the institution and select ‘POSTECH’ or ‘Pohang University of Science and Technology’ as the recipient.

• SAT & AP: 7228

• IB: 003694

• ACT: 8253

* All submitted documents, including official score reports, must be received within the application period to be considered valid. Applicants are advised to check the expected delivery time for their chosen submission method in advance to ensure timely submission.

To attract outstanding international students, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Education annually evaluate and certify universities with high internationalization capabilities. Certified universities benefit from relaxed visa screening criteria for international students and additional allowances for part-time work hours during weekdays.
Especially among certified universities, 18 institutions with particularly excellent internationalization capabilities are selected as Excellent Accredited Universities. 
We are proud to inform you that POSTECH is not only an IEQAS-certified University, but also an Excellent Accredited University.

 * More Information: https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/plan/certifiedUniversity.do 

1) International Admissions track: International students are eligible for the same level of scholarship benefits as domestic students at POSTECH, including a tuition fee waiver, monthly living allowance, Pathfinder Voucher (KRW 11 million for self-development), and other benefits.

For detail, please refer to https://adm-iu.postech.ac.kr/user/comm/menu/e2afb97fa1b8f43c574be0dabef78f87/content/index.do

 * Scholarship details and policies are subject to change by academic year or semester. Admitted students will be automatically considered for applicable international undergraduate scholarships without a separate application.

2) GKS track: Please refer to GKS application guide.

1) (MANDATORY) National Health Insurance Service (NHIS): From March 2021, all international students who stay in Korea for six months or longer must sign up for a compulsory social insurance, NHIS(National Health Insurance Service), by Korean law. NHIS provides a wide range of coverage for various injuries and illnesses. Furthermore, instead of getting reimbursed afterwards, patients can pay the discounted amount from the start at the medical institutions. 

2) (OPTIONAL) Student Medical Co-op Plan Fee: The Student Medical Co-op Association was established to reduce the financial burden on students in case of illnesses or injuries. The plan provides reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses for medical treatment of illnesses or injuries and is available to regular full-time students (exchange students are not eligible) at 28,000 KRW per semester.