POSTECH - Graduate Institute of Ferrous and Eco Materials Technology (GIFT)
GIFT provides graduate study in ferrous and eco materials and battery engineering. Its separate admissions guide governs the two pathways linked below.
Available degrees and programs
Degree levels: Doctoral, Integrated master’s and PhD, Master’s.
See the official admissions guide for the program list by degree level.
General admission criteria
Academic and degree requirements
- MS/integrated entry requires a bachelor’s; PhD entry requires a master’s before enrollment.
- Foreign-citizenship rules or the separately documented overseas-Korean education route apply.
Language requirements
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 79 is accepted among listed tests.
- Sealed English-medium evidence can substitute; GIFT lists its own graduation-country exemptions.
- Check current validity and test-scale instructions.
Intake dates
- Recorded intake
- Check the current official admissions notice.
Tuition fees and study costs
Reference tuition: KRW 10,608,000 · Per year · 2026.
The guide’s 2026 estimated annual graduate tuition is KRW 10,608,000. Its USD figure is a reference conversion, not a second compulsory payment.
Application: KRW 80,000 or USD 80, subject to the stated partner-university waiver. Matriculation KRW 898,000; housing and insurance are additional.
Scholarships and support
Current award amounts and eligibility are not confirmed in this record. Check the official scholarship notice before budgeting.
Required documents
Application, statement, research plan, CV, citizenship evidence, photo, two recommendations, authenticated degrees/transcripts and qualifying English evidence. The guide specifies online and postal submissions.
How to apply
Apply online; arrange recommendations and authenticated documents; pay the applicable fee; complete department evaluation; check the decision.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I confirm the current admission requirements?
Read the admission criteria and use the official admissions guide for your chosen degree, program and application route. Requirements can differ between routes.
Are the listed fees my complete study budget?
Check the fee breakdown, including its currency, academic year and payment period. Housing, meals, insurance and other charges may be listed separately. Confirm the current invoice with the institution.
How do I check whether applications are open?
See the recorded dates and route notes, then check the current official notice. A past deadline or a source-check date does not confirm an open intake.
Admissions contact
Official sources and last checked
Last checked: 2026-11-01.