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Pohang University of Science and Technology was founded to contribute to the nation and humanity by conducting in-depth science and engineering research on the profound theories and wide range of applications essential to the advancement of Korea and the world, training a select pool of talented students to become future global leaders with both knowledge and honorable character through high-quality education and translating research outcomes into real-world applications realized through close collaboration with industry, academia and research institutions. To fulfill this purpose, Pohang University of Science and Technology focuses on advanced research in diverse fields of fundamental science and engineering by cooperating closely with world-leading universities and strives to develop itself as a global hub for research related to the materials sector. Pohang University of Science and Technology strives to become a world-class university by emphasizing well-rounded and specialized education to produce intellectuals with integrity, creativity, and challenging spirit and by expanding the scope of industry-academia collaboration to improve human welfare. Since its establishment in 1986, POSTECH has stayed true to its role in Korean higher education as a pioneer in science and technology research. Located in Pohang's city, the 400-acre, park-like campus is home to the Pohang Accelerator Laboratory and minutes away from POSCO, the fourth-largest steelmaking company in the world. POSTECH has come a long way in its short history to become globally recognized as one of Asia's premier universities and among the most selective, highly ranked research universities in Korea. POSTECH's founding principle lies in providing a student-centered education in a highly collaborative and intimate academic community. The university's undergraduate program comprises 11 departments (4 science and seven engineering) and 1 division. The graduate program is made up of 11 Departments (4 Science and 7 Engineering), 5 Divisions, 2 Inter-disciplinary Programs, 2 Professional Graduate Schools, and 1 Special Graduate School. POSTECH's student-to-faculty ratio is 5.1:1, allowing students to work closely with our outstanding and award-winning faculty. POSTECH provides the highest educational investment and the most per-student scholarship support in Korea, allowing talented students from all economic backgrounds the opportunity to obtain a POSTECH education. Maximization of the university's research capabilities has always been the utmost priority of POSTECH. Home to 73 research centers, POSTECH offers many state-of-the-art research facilities, including Korea's only synchrotron radiation facility. Support on all levels ranging from infrastructure to management and finances has resulted in many distinguished research achievements. In 2012, POSTECH was ranked first in the Times Higher Education's "100 under 50," which lists the top 100 universities in the world under 50 years old. POSTECH is guided by the university's motto of Integrity, Creativity, and Aspiration as it strives to become a top 20 world university by the year 2020. Despite its brief history, POSTECH has lit a spark in the nation's higher education and scientific research to become a crown jewel as a top research university specialized in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Today, POSTECH shines bright as a beacon that guides brilliant minds worldwide to POSTECH for advanced studies. I firmly believe that POSTECH is to become a flagship university with a daring and open heart that will steer society into a new direction of higher education and research by welcoming change and facilitating collaboration among academic disciplines. POSTECH will further reach out to the local business sector for a brighter future, establish more vital bridges for more interaction, and build broader networks to create synergy in education and research. Change and innovation are keywords that best represent today's fast-paced world. The POSTECH spirit is to create out of nothing a boldness that will challenge conventional ideas, serve the community, nation, and promote humanity's betterment through public service. POSTECH continues to fulfill its mission and holds to its reputation as a leading university that shepherds Pohang and Korea's advancement. View full university