POSTECH graduate support and POSCO Global Scholarship 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇰🇷 South Korea · Offered by POSTECH · For Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇰🇷 South Korea
Provider: POSTECH
Degree levels: Master's, PhD
Funding: Most admitted international graduate students get a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend through TA/RA support; the POSCO Global Scholarship is nominated after admission for eligible nationalities.
Deadline: 2026-27 second international round closed 11 Sep 2026. The 2027-28 rounds have not been published yet (usually spring and autumn).
Expected opening: Expected early 2027
Duration: Usually the regular programme length (Master's 4 semesters, PhD 6–8 semesters) if grades are kept.
Professor contact: Required: you need a professor's acceptance before or during the application.

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About the POSTECH graduate support and POSCO Global Scholarship

Graduate students are usually supported through their advisor's RA/TA funding; POSTECH also runs competitive scholarships.

Eligibility

Who can apply

International applicants (both parents non-Korean); Pakistan qualifies. Korean dual citizens are usually excluded.

Academic requirements

Master's: Bachelor's degree. PhD: Master's degree. Strong GPA and research fit with a lab.

Language requirements

English-taught programmes: TOEFL iBT ~80+ / IELTS 6.0–6.5+ (some waive for English-medium degrees). Korean-taught: TOPIK 3–4+.

What the scholarship covers

Most admitted international graduate students get a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend through TA/RA support; the POSCO Global Scholarship is nominated after admission for eligible nationalities.

Tuition: Full tuition waiver (for most admitted international students).
Stipend and benefits: TA/RA support reported around KRW 1.85M (Master's) and KRW 2.2M (PhD) per month (unverified).
Duration: Usually the regular programme length (Master's 4 semesters, PhD 6–8 semesters) if grades are kept.

Deadline and opening date

2026-27 second international round closed 11 Sep 2026. The 2027-28 rounds have not been published yet (usually spring and autumn).

Expected opening: Expected early 2027.

Required documents

Online application
Statement of purpose / study plan
CV
Two recommendation letters
Apostilled degree certificate and transcripts
English test score
Passport copy
Financial statement (if self-funded)

How to apply

Apply for international graduate admission online; scholarship is decided with admission. Contacting a professor whose lab matches your research greatly improves your chances.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the POSTECH graduate support and POSCO Global Scholarship?

International applicants (both parents non-Korean); Pakistan qualifies. Korean dual citizens are usually excluded. Master's: Bachelor's degree. PhD: Master's degree. Strong GPA and research fit with a lab.

What does the POSTECH graduate support and POSCO Global Scholarship cover?

Most admitted international graduate students get a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend through TA/RA support; the POSCO Global Scholarship is nominated after admission for eligible nationalities. TA/RA support reported around KRW 1.85M (Master's) and KRW 2.2M (PhD) per month (unverified).

What is the POSTECH graduate support and POSCO Global Scholarship deadline?

2026-27 second international round closed 11 Sep 2026. The 2027-28 rounds have not been published yet (usually spring and autumn). Expected opening: Expected early 2027.

Is IELTS required for the POSTECH graduate support and POSCO Global Scholarship?

English-taught programmes: TOEFL iBT ~80+ / IELTS 6.0–6.5+ (some waive for English-medium degrees). Korean-taught: TOPIK 3–4+.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the POSTECH graduate support and POSCO Global Scholarship?

Required: you need a professor's acceptance before or during the application.

How do I apply for the POSTECH graduate support and POSCO Global Scholarship?