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Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) English Requirements

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South Korea

POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) is a private research university located in Pohang, South Korea, founded in 1986 with support from POSCO. It is known as one of Korea's top science and engineering universities, ranked among the best small universities in the world, with strong programs in materials science, physics, chemistry, and engineering.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) accepts IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English TestUnknown
TOEFL iBTNo published minimum
IELTS AcademicUnknown
PTE AcademicUnknown
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: adm-iu.postech.ac.kr/user/admission/guide/int…

Graduate requirements

Each graduate and professional school at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) sets its own English test requirements; there is no single university-wide graduate minimum. Check the specific school or program you're applying to.

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Requirements are read from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)'s own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.