포항대학교Pohang University

About University

Pohang University is a private junior college located in Pohang, the central city of Korea’s east coast, and is committed to practical, hands-on education closely linked to industry and technology. Under the identity of being a “future-oriented global talent incubator embracing the blue sea of the East Sea,” Pohang University is setting a new standard for Korean junior college education through close industry-academia cooperation with local industries, excellent employment rates, and customized support systems for international students. The greatest strengths of Pohang University are its practice-oriented education that is directly applicable in the workplace and its industry-academia cooperation network with various companies, including POSCO, the region’s leading corporation. Departments such as Mechanical Systems, Hydrogen and Electric Energy, and Advanced Materials and Battery are representative majors that maximize Pohang’s regional characteristics as a world-renowned city for steel and energy industries. In addition, the university offers a variety of field-oriented majors such as IT and Computer, Hotel Cooking, Coffee and Baking, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapy, and Emergency Medical Technology. Notably, the curriculum is designed so that students can obtain relevant certifications upon graduation, and the university records high employment rates every year. Each major actively revises its curriculum and conducts joint industry-academia lectures to meet industrial demand, allowing students to naturally accumulate field experience and practical skills while enrolled. Pohang University takes pride in its tradition of contributing to the local community and industrial development. Since its establishment in the 1980s, it has consistently produced outstanding technical talent based on cooperation with local conglomerates such as POSCO, and its graduates are active not only in domestic and international industries but also in various social fields. In particular, the fields of advanced materials, energy, and healthcare are closely connected to local industries and stand out in employment, entrepreneurship, and research. Thanks to its influence in contributing to regional industrial development and job creation, Pohang University graduates play key roles in business, healthcare, and welfare sectors. Support for international students is also outstanding. Pohang University is certified by IEQAS (International Education Quality Assurance System by the Korean Ministry of Education), providing preferential benefits for international students in visa issuance and scholarship applications. English-taught courses and multilingual support services are available, allowing students to focus on their studies without language barriers. Dedicated counseling services for international students, cultural festivals, and close support from the International Exchange Center help students quickly adapt to the university and local community. Additionally, all new students receive scholarships worth approximately KRW 4.52 million (KRW 1 million or full tuition), and dormitory fees are very reasonable at KRW 750,000 for a single room and KRW 500,000 for a double room per semester. Both domestic and international students can live together in comfortable apartment-style dormitories with sea views, and even students from the Pohang area may use the dormitory until graduation. The campus is located in Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang, offering excellent access to public transportation and well-equipped living environments, including student dormitories, state-of-the-art laboratories, and on-campus convenience facilities. Along with its eco-friendly campus, students can enjoy the unique regional advantages of Pohang’s pristine sea and industrial complexes. Unique experiences such as studying with a view of the ocean, vibrant club activities, and the regional university joint festival (POP) await you as part of a diverse campus culture. At Pohang University, design your global future!