Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)

Exchange Programs

Offered to Students of Partner Universities

1. Semester Exchange (C: Course Taking):

Spring/Fall semester, credit transfer

2. Research Exchange (R: Research Participation):

Non-credit, lab research for thesis, internship, etc.

3. C + R Combined:

Term may overlap and/or be continuous

Research Participation

Students are required to navigate and contact their POSTECH advising professor-to-be directly and receive official approval prior to the application process

Maximum Period of Exchange

1. C: 1 academic year (2 semesters)

2. R: 2 years (visa extension needed after 1st year)

Compulsory Medical Insurance

Students are required to purchase a separate insurance plan that covers most illnesses and injuries and is valid for at least 1 month from the student’s arrival in Korea.

Additionally, as of March 2021, all international students in Korea will be automatically registered to the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS), effective from the date of their alien registration (most likely done within 10 days into the semester). All will be able to receive equal medical benefits as Korean nationals, receiving automatic discounts for doctors’ appointments and prescription drugs.

Exchange students will receive monthly invoices by post, and the cost will be approx. 60,000 KRW/month.

Majors / Departments

(Website Links)

Undergraduate program and Graduate program

University Account

(POVIS)

Students will be asked to make a HEMOS account on POVIS with their Student ID number issued within a month of admission. It will be their email account, means for course registration, and will grant access to the university’s system throughout the program.

On-Campus Housing

All international students willing to live on campus will be assigned to DICE (Dormitory for International Cultural Exchange) if spaces permit.

* Specific costs will be specified in upcoming pages

Course Listings

https://plms.postech.ac.kr/local/ubion/course/lists.php?lang=en

(Semester Indication: Spring-1, Fall-2)

※ Full Listings are usually uploaded;

- Spring: Late November

- Fall: Late May

For specific inquiries please contact Educational Affairs at shawnjeong@postech.ac.kr

Course Registration

Exchange students will register for courses on POVIS during the designated period for exchange students, if spaces permit.

To register for classes with prerequisites, please directly consult with the professor/instructor and submit the “Change of Course Registration Form” to the host department office during the add/drop period (first week of semester).

Credit System

Indicated as Lec-Lab-Crt on syllabus

Lec: lecture hours per week

Lab: laboratory hours per week

Crt: Total credits offered Semester Limits

Semester Limits (recommended)

Undergraduate

• Standard Full time: 15
• Minimum: 10 / Maximum: 22

Graduate

• Minimum: 3 / Maximum: 18

Grading System

POSTECH Academic Policy - Undergraduate

- Chapter 10 – Examination & Academic Record