Pohang University of Science and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #741 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #138 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #8 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #1 of 2 | In Pohang |
| #75 of 3,831 | For Nanotechnology |
| Top50% | For 151 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 3,425
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- postech.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean;English
- Acceptance rate
- 23%*
* The Pohang University of Science and Technology is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent, and competitive entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - June; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 3,425 |
| Full time employee | 430 |
| Student:staff ratio | 8:1 |
Research profile
Pohang University of Science and Technology is a world-class research university with 39,439 scientific papers published and 1,104,429 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Biochemistry.
Pohang University of Science and Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 33 | 48 |
| 1991 | 77 | 92 |
| 1992 | 93 | 118 |
| 1993 | 153 | 222 |
| 1994 | 202 | 296 |
| 1995 | 297 | 523 |
| 1996 | 367 | 809 |
| 1997 | 488 | 1114 |
| 1998 | 521 | 1650 |
| 1999 | 607 | 2317 |
| 2000 | 665 | 3056 |
| 2001 | 839 | 4415 |
| 2002 | 856 | 5657 |
| 2003 | 979 | 7444 |
| 2004 | 998 | 9345 |
| 2005 | 999 | 12552 |
| 2006 | 1105 | 15225 |
| 2007 | 1320 | 18328 |
| 2008 | 1386 | 22362 |
| 2009 | 1439 | 26022 |
| 2010 | 1466 | 30423 |
| 2011 | 1713 | 36897 |
| 2012 | 1692 | 43130 |
| 2013 | 1758 | 49147 |
| 2014 | 1789 | 55658 |
| 2015 | 2005 | 60058 |
| 2016 | 1979 | 64591 |
| 2017 | 1896 | 71668 |
| 2018 | 1971 | 78369 |
| 2019 | 1982 | 87929 |
| 2020 | 2190 | 99349 |
| 2021 | 2565 | 125361 |
| 2022 | 2141 | 119812 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Pohang University of Science and Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Master's Degree | Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics |
|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree | Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics |
Notable alumni
-
Hong Byung-hee
- Occupations
- chemist
- Biography
-
Hong Byung-hee is a professor of the department of chemistry at Seoul National University. Hong has developed the method of synthesizing large-scale graphene by chemical vapor deposition, which triggered chemical researches toward the practical applications of graphene. His papers reporting the large-scale growth of graphene have been intensively cited by many graphene researchers, showing the originality and the significance of his research.
-
Young-Tae Chang
- Occupations
- researcherchemist
- Biography
-
Young-Tae Chang is a South Korean chemist. He is a professor of chemistry at Pohang University of Science and Technology and Associate Director under Kim Kimoon at the Center for Self-assembly and Complexity at the Institute for Basic Science located on the POSTECH campus.
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Cho Yoon-kyoung
- Years
- 1970-.. (age 53)
- Enrolled in the Pohang University of Science and Technology
- Studied in 1992-1994
- Occupations
- scientist
- Biography
-
Cho Yoon-Kyoung is an interdisciplinary researcher involved in basic science to translational research in microfluidics and nanomedicine. She is a group leader in the Center for Soft and Living Matter at the Institute for Basic Science and a full professor in Biomedical Engineering at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, Korea. Cho is a member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Pohang University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Chemical Engineering | Chemical Engineering |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Department/Division : Computer Science and Engineering | Computer Science, Engineering |
| Department/Division : Creative IT Engineering | Computer Engineering, Information Technology |
| Department/Division : Electrical Engineering | Electrical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Department/Division : Industrial and Mangement Engineering | Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management |
| Department/Division : Life Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Department/Division : Materials Science and Engineering | Materials Engineering |
| Department/Division : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Department/Division : Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Physics | Physics |
| Graduate School : Advanced Materials Science (AMS) | Materials Engineering |
| Graduate School : Advanced Nuclear Engineering | Nuclear Engineering |
| Graduate School : Chemical Engineering | Chemical Engineering |
| Graduate School : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Graduate School : Computer Science and Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Science |
| Graduate School : Creative IT Engineering (CiTE) | Computer Engineering, Information Technology |
| Graduate School : Electrical Engineering | Electrical Engineering |
| Graduate School : Engineering Mastership | Engineering |
| Graduate School : Environmental Science and Engineering | Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies |
| Graduate School : Ferrous Technology | Metal Techniques, Metallurgical Engineering |
| Graduate School : Industrial and Management Engineering | Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering |
| Graduate School : Information Technology | Information Sciences, Information Technology |
| Graduate School : Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology (IBB) | Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology |
| Graduate School : Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering | Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences |
| Graduate School : IT Convergence Engineering (ITCE) | Computer Engineering, Information Technology |
| Graduate School : Life Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Graduate School : Materials Science and Engineering | Materials Engineering |
| Graduate School : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Graduate School : Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| Graduate School : Physics | Physics |
| Graduate School : POSTECH Ocean Science and Technology Institute (POSTI) | Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Graduate School : Technology Innovation and Management (TIM) | Engineering Management, Technology |
| Graduate School : Wind Energy (GWE) | Energy Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | POSTECH 포항공과대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Integrity, Creativity and Aspiration |
Location and contacts
| Address | 77 Cheongam-Ro Nam-Gu Pohang-si, Gyeongbuk, 37673 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 504,000 |