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G I F TAPPLICATIONG U I D E
FOR GRADUATE STUDY STARTING IN
2013-2014
Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology(GIFT) 2
Admissions Timeline 3
Application Instructions 3
Costs and Financial Aid 5
Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology(GIFT)
Steel is the backbone material of the society closely embracing our everyday life. Thus, ferrous technologymust be advanced continually to create the steel that nurtures an affluent, eco-friendly society and tocontinue the sustainable development of modern society. The Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology wasfounded in 2005 as the world’s only fully accredited institute of higher learning offering graduate educationin the field of Steel Science and Technology.
GIFT has a mission to act as a rich source of highly trained young scientists and technologists, not only tofeed the ever growing demands of the steel and steel-related industries, but also to nurture creativity inthis most fascinating materials. GIFT has an international perspective, with both staff and studentswelcomed anywhere in the world, and with no boundaries of research collaborations. The workinglanguage of all staff and students is English.
The Institute is not only located in one of the best university environments in the world, but also benefitsfrom its close proximity to some of the major steel producers in Korea, including POSCO, who hasgenerously funded GIFT in perpetuity.
GIFT will continue to devote its utmost efforts to accomplishing its mission: To nurture the best manpowerin steel technology as the “Steel Academy of Excellence”, and to be the custodian of world steel research.
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Admissions Timeline
Semester Begins Application Deadline
September 2, 2013 or March 3, 2014
September 2, 2013
March 3, 2014
May 9, 2013International applicants only
July 18, 2013International & Domestic applicants
residing in Korea only
October 11, 2013International & Domestic applicants
June 27, 2013
August 22, 2013
December 5, 2013
Announcement of Admissions Decision
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Note: - If you apply by May 9, 2013 and get admitted, you can
secure POSTECH admission early (June 27, 2013)although your starting date for graduate study is March3, 2014.
- Completed applications must be submitted online by17:00 KST of the deadline date. Any materials sent viapost must be received by the Graduate Admissions andStudent Affairs Office by 17:00 KST of the deadline date.
- Application deadlines are strictly enforced. Yourapplication and all supporting materials, includingrecommendation letters, must be received by thedeadline.
- You will be notified of an admission decisionelectronically, and a letter will be sent to you.
Application Instructions
Eligibility
International applicants must meet all of the followingconditions:1. MS applicants must hold, or expect to hold before
enrollment at POSTECH, a bachelor’s degree. Also, Ph.D.applicants must hold, or expect to hold beforeenrollment at POSTECH, a Master’s degree.
2. Applicants should NOT hold Korean citizenship.(Korean citizens who hold dual citizenship should applyas Korean applicants.)
3. Applicants who satisfy the minimum standards ofEnglish proficiency can apply. For specific informationabout the score and exception, please refer to‘Application Requirements’.
Note:International applicants of Korean origin MUST read theinstructions below.
International applicants of Korean origin MUSTadditionally meet one of the two conditions.
(1) Both of an applicant’s parents are not Koreancitizens.
(2) The applicant must have received his/her entireelementary, junior high, high school, andundergraduate education outside of Korea at thecomparable and equivalent level of those providedin Korea (for MS and MS-Ph.D. Integrated Programapplicants) or, he or she received entire elementary,junior high, high school, and undergraduateeducation outside of Korea and also received amaster’s degree in or outside of Korea at thecomparable and equivalent level provided in Korea(for Ph.D. applicants). But in this case, internationalschools located in Korea are not considered asforeign schools. Applicants of Korean origin whohave completed their entire education (elementary,junior high, high school, and undergraduate) outsideof Korea should submit the Certificate of the factsconcerning the Entry & Exit issued by the KoreanImmigration Office. The certificate should have beenissued recently.
Note: International students of Korean origin who do not meetat least one of the above conditions CANNOT apply forInternational Admissions. Instead, they need to apply forKorean Admissions.(http://admission.postech.ac.kr/mainUsko.do)
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Programs and Degrees OfferedGIFT offers MS and Ph.D. programs.
Application ProceduresOnline application Submission of the required materialsby post Admissions decision & notification Visaapplication Arrival at POSTECH Orientation Enrollment and start of graduate study
Application Requirements
(1) Online applicationComplete your online application athttp://admission.postech.ac.kr
GIFT doesn’t charge an application fee.
(2) Documents to submitNote: Following documents must be submitted by post to theOffice of Graduate Admissions and Student Affairs.
Checklist of documents*Personal statement and research plan*Official academic transcripts- From all undergraduate and graduate institutions
you attended- Transcripts must be enclosed in a sealed envelope
with either the official security seal or the signatureof the registrar or a representative
Degree certificates - For all undergraduate and graduate degrees you
have receivedTwo letters of recommendation*- Must be mailed or emailed directly by the referenceCertificate of English proficiency test(Minimum score: TOEFL PBT 550, CBT 213, iBT 79,POSTECH ITP 550, TEPS 680, TOEIC 800, IELTS 6.0)Scores must be sent directly from the administeringinstitution to POSTECH (POSTECH Institution code forETS: 0329) and received by the Office of GraduateAdmissions and Student Affairs no later than theapplication deadline.
Exception: - Applicants who have graduated from a university in
Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, GreatBritain, and the United States are exempt from theEnglish proficiency test requirement.
- Non-native English speakers from a universitywhere English is used as a means of education mayinstead submit ‘Proof of Instruction Language’.
Curriculum Vitae*A copy of passportSigned Consent Form*
* Applicants should download the forms from the POSTECHwebsite and use them.
Optional MaterialsList of honors and awards Degree ThesesSchool profile and credit rating system
Note:- All documents must be original and issued by the
institution that bears the actual signature of the registrarin ink and its own seal. Notarized documents are notacceptable. All official academic records must be issuedin the original language and accompanied by Englishtranslation prepared by the issuing institution. OtherEnglish versions are not acceptable.
- All documents should be delivered to the office ofGraduate Admissions and Student Affairs.
Pohang University of Science and Technology77 Cheongam-Ro, Nam-Gu, Pohang, Gyungbuk, Republicof Korea, 790-784Phone: 82-54-279-3782, 3786/ Fax: 82-54-279-3788Email: [email protected]
Accuracy of InformationPOSTECH’s decisions on applications and admissions aremade in good faith on the basis that all of the informationand documentation submitted by applicants is complete,accurate and truthful. POSTECH reserves the right to revokethe admission or terminate a student’s attendance, shouldit be discovered later that: a false statement has beenmade; a false document has been provided;documentation has been altered or if there has been anomission of significant information.
Costs and Financial Aid
Estimated Costs
Costs and Financial Aid
(1 US$ is approximately 1,100 KRW, as of March 2013)
Financial Aid and Other Supports
POSCO Fellowship for GIFT students
Financial Aid and Other Supports
POSCO Fellowship for GIFT students
Financial Aid and Other Supports
(1 US$ is approximately 1,100 KRW, as of March 2013)
(3) Laboratory Trip, Student Union, and Club ActivitySummer and winter laboratory trips occur annually.Through the trip, lab members promote friendlyrelationships and create nice memories. Also, the GIFTstudent union and various clubs have year-roundactivities such as a welcoming party, GIFT Olympic, etc.Wine class, GIFT futs, Ruder's band, and other clubs areactive in various fields. GIFT provides financial supportsfor the laboratory trips and student activities.
Employment OpportunityGIFT students who are in the 4th semester of theirmaster's or doctoral program are eligible to apply forPOSCO special recruiting. Employed students who pass thePOSCO special recruiting will be paid an additional livingexpense assistance and given benefits as POSCOemployees.
Opportunities for GIFT applicants (1) GIFT Summer/ Winter Internship
Undergraduate students in 3rd and 4th year who areinterested in GIFT are allowed to apply for InternshipProgram to obtain practical experience in steelproduction and processing.
(2) Early Participation Research ProgramAll POSTECH undergraduate students are allowed toapply for this program to participate in researchactivities at a GIFT research lab according to theirresearch interests.
Supports for Student activities(1) Short-term Study abroad Program
All GIFT students are encouraged to participate in theshort-term study abroad program (up to 6 months forMS and 1 year for PhD students). Students canexperience and participate in research projects offerrous technology with global perspective. There isfinancial aid for transportation and housing.
(2) Plant tourGIFT operates a Plant Tour visiting the ferrous industriesevery two years. Visiting POSCO plant, Doosan HeavyIndustries, Hyundai Heavy Industries, etc., students canexperience how ferrous technology is applied in industries.
Matriculation Fee (one time only when enrolling at POSTECH)
Tuition (per year)
Housing Deposit(one time only)
Housing (per year)
Graduate Student Association fee (per year)
Health Cooperative Fee (per year)
Meal costs estimated (per year)
Dormitory
Dormitory
Apartment for non-married
Apartment for non-married
Apartment for married
Apartment for married
US$ 747
US$ 10,938
US$ 90
US$ 181
US$ 886
US$ 2,727
US$ 3,272
US$ 27
US$ 120
US$ 3,364
822,000 KRW
12,032,000 KRW
100,000 KRW
200,000 KRW
975,000 KRW
3,000,000 KRW
3,599,200 KRW
30,000 KRW
132,000 KRW
3,700,000 KRW
Tuition (per year)
Housing assistance (per year)
Living expenses assistance(per month)
MS
Ph.D.
US$ 747
US$ 910
US$ 1,364
US$ 10,938
US$ 886
822,000 KRW
1,000,000 KRW
1,500,000 KRW
12,032,000 KRW
975,000 KRW
Matriculation Fee
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CAMPUS MAP
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Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology (GIFT), POSTECH77 Cheongam-ro, Nam gu, Pohang, Kyungbuk, (790-784)
Administration team
Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology (GIFT), POSTECH77 Cheongam-ro, Nam gu, Pohang, Kyungbuk, (790-784)Phone: 82-54-279-9205, 9203Fax: 82-54-279-9299Email: [email protected] (Academic affairs & Admission)Email: [email protected] (GIFT internship/ Early Participation Research Program)Web: http://gift.postech.ac.kr
For More Information
We look forward to receiving your application. If you have questions about admissions or financial aid, please contact us or check our website:
