🇰🇷 South Korea — Pohang University of Science and Technology
POSTECH International Admissions Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
6
Components
L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
Level
PG, PhD
Deadline
March–April (Fall) or September–October (Spring)
Country
🇰🇷 South Korea
Coverage
Full tuition fees, Monthly stipend +1 more
About POSTECH International Admissions Scholarship
POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) provides full scholarships to all admitted international graduate students. Ranked among South Korea's top science and engineering universities, POSTECH covers full tuition, a monthly stipend, and on-campus housing for master's and PhD students.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 79
Coverage
- •Full tuition fees
- •Monthly stipend
- •On-campus housing
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.POSTECH requires IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component. As a STEM-focused institution, scoring well on Reading (for research papers) and Writing (for thesis work) is particularly beneficial.
- 2.POSTECH has two intake periods: Fall (apply March–April) and Spring (apply September–October). Plan your IELTS test 2–3 months before your chosen application deadline.
- 3.All graduate programmes are conducted in English, so your IELTS preparation directly mirrors the language skills you will need. Practice reading scientific articles and writing structured academic arguments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score do I need for the POSTECH Scholarship?
POSTECH requires IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL iBT 79 is accepted as an alternative. All admitted international students receive full funding.
Does POSTECH accept TOEFL instead of IELTS?
Yes, POSTECH accepts TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 79. Scores must be valid (within two years) at the time of application.
Can I apply for POSTECH without IELTS?
You must submit either IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT scores. Graduates of English-medium universities may inquire about exemptions, but proficiency documentation is generally required for all applicants.
आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्
भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।