All Levels
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Full tuition + living allowance + airfare
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
Ulsan, South Korea
"An English-taught science and technology university in Ulsan"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#299 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
About Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
UNIST was established in 2007 and opened in March 2009 in Ulju-gun, Ulsan, Korea's largest industrial city. It is a public science and technology research university with all courses taught in English across engineering, natural sciences and business administration. It aims to be among the world's top 10 science and technology universities by 2030. Its strongest subjects include energy science, materials science and nanotechnology.
Rankings & Recognition
#299
Ranked #299 in the latest QS World University Rankings and in the 201-250 band of THE. ARWU 2025: 301-400.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public research university
All courses taught in English
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
2009
Founded
4,127
Total Students
8%
International Students
All courses in English
Language
Waived (GPA rule)
Tuition (Intl UG)
Popular Programs
Energy Science and Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Business Administration
Application Details
Application Route
Online via UNIST admissions
Application Fee
N/A
Intakes
Spring and Fall
Tuition (Intl UG)
Waived by GPA rule
Arrival Aid
KRW 500,000 one-time
Standardized Test Requirements
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TOEFL iBT
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Accepted (no minimum published) |
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IELTS Academic
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Accepted (no minimum published) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
D-2 student visa
Post-Study Work
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
Green Card Pathway
F-2 residency (points-based)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Tuition waiver by GPA
Career Outcomes
4%
Placement Ratio
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — N/A
International Staff — N/A
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
UNIST's campus is at 50 UNIST-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan. About 3,000 students live on campus.
Campus Details
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campus in Ulsan
4127
students
8%
international students
Campus Forecast
Four seasons
Mild winters
Hot humid summers
Typhoon season Aug-Sep
Student Life & Housing
Housing
On-campus dorms (about 3000 residents)
Dining
Campus cafeterias
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance (mandatory)
Campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Swimming pool
Sports teams
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
4,127
International Students
8%
Cost Deep-Dive
Intl UG Tuition
Waived by GPA rule
Arrival Aid
KRW 500,000 one-time
Health Insurance
Mandatory (monthly)
Intakes & Deadlines
UNIST admits international students with a completed high-school degree before the first fall semester. International undergraduate tuition is waived: fully if GPA is 2.0 or above in year 1, and fully at GPA 3.1+ or half at GPA 2.7+ from year 2. Check the UNIST admissions site for dates.
Scholarships at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
3 scholarships available
Undergraduate
UNIST International UG Tuition Waiver
Full tuition (GPA 2.0+ in Year 1)
Undergraduate
Global UNISTAR Scholarship
Awarded to international olympiad winners
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma completed before the first fall semester. All courses are in English.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's for Master's, master's for PhD. English proof (TOEFL iBT / IELTS Academic).
English Proficiency
TOEFL iBT
Accepted (no minimum published)IELTS Academic
Accepted (no minimum published)Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Study plan / personal statement
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (TOPIK / IELTS / TOEFL)
Bank balance certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the UNIST international admissions site.
2
Apply online
Register on the UNIST international admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the application fee if one applies.
4
Review
The university reviews your file; some programmes hold an interview.
5
Admission letter
Receive the admission letter and Certificate of Admission (COA).
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for a D-2 student visa, then register with the university and the immigration office within 90 days of arrival.
Campus & Location
UNIST's campus is at 50 UNIST-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan. About 3,000 students live on campus.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Computer Science and Engineering
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Materials Science and Engineering
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Bachelor's
Chemical Engineering
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Bachelor's
Business Administration
Master's
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PhD
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