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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)

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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) offers English-medium study in engineering, science, design and management. International undergraduates apply to Engineering or Business. Graduate applicants choose a department and degree route before applying.

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Available degrees and programs

Selected programs by degree level. See the institution’s admissions guides for the complete lists and route requirements.

Undergraduate programs

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy and Chemical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Design

Master’s programs

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy and Chemical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Design

PhD programs

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy and Chemical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Design

Combined Master’s and PhD programs

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy and Chemical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Design
Full program lists and admission notes

Degree programs and study routes

  • Bachelor’s programs,Engineering options include Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Energy and Chemical Engineering, Design, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences and Biological Sciences. Business Administration has a separate entry track.
  • Master’s, doctoral and integrated programs,Examples include Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Design, Management Engineering and the basic sciences. Review the degree matrix for your research field. Some specialist programs recruit only at certain levels.

Official academic departments

Official recruiting list and route restrictions ↗

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General admission criteria

Academic and degree requirements

  • Undergraduate,Complete a recognized secondary qualification before entry. Check the citizenship and overseas-schooling routes in the guide.
  • Graduate,A bachelor’s degree is required for master’s or integrated entry. A master’s degree is required for doctoral entry. Check the department’s prerequisites.

Language requirements

  • Undergraduate,Follow the current guide for acceptable English proficiency evidence.
  • Graduate,Review the graduate guide for accepted English tests, score rules and exemptions. Ask the department which documents it accepts.
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Intake dates

Undergraduate - Fall 2027

  • Opening date - 2 December 2026, 09:00 KST
  • Closing date - 22 January 2027, 16:00 KST

Graduate - Spring 2027, second round

  • Opening date - 6 October 2026, 10:00 KST
  • Closing date - 15 October 2026, 18:00 KST
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Tuition fees and study costs

Check the fee for your academic program and admission category. Housing and personal expenses require a separate budget.

Study categoryReference tuition
UndergraduateThe university’s overview lists Engineering at KRW 3,316,500 and Business at KRW 2,795,500. Confirm the fee year and billing period before using these figures.
GraduateThe 2027 guide lists regular tuition of KRW 3,840,000 per semester. ICT Convergence has a separate charge.
ApplicationThe published guides list a KRW 50,000 application fee.

Official undergraduate fee overview · Official graduate fee guide

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Scholarships and support

  • Undergraduate Tuition Support
  • Gold Living Support
  • Silver Living Support
  • Dream Living Support
  • Graduate Government Scholarship
  • Graduate UNIST Scholarship

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Required documents

  • Application and academic transcripts.
  • Graduation or expected-graduation evidence.
  • Citizenship documents and English evidence for your route.
  • Study plan, recommendations and other department materials where required.

How to apply

  1. Undergraduate,Open the official Fall admissions guide and select the international route.
  2. Graduate,Open international graduate admissions and confirm your degree level and department before applying.

Open official application guidance ↗

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Housing and campus life

Student residences

Check the housing office for application dates, room availability and rates. Confirm whether your funding covers meals or residence before budgeting.

Campus and living arrangements

QUICK ANSWERS

Frequently asked questions

Do I apply directly to a bachelor’s major?

International applicants choose Engineering or Business on the application. Major selection follows the university’s rules after entry.

Is Artificial Intelligence a separate undergraduate entry route?

The linked international guide lists Engineering and Business for undergraduate entry. Artificial Intelligence is listed as a graduate program.

Does every offer include a scholarship?

Funding depends on the admission category and award terms. Check your written offer for tuition and living support.

Admissions contact

Campus address
50 UNIST-gil, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 44919, South Korea

Official website

Official sources and last checked

Last checked: 2026-11-01.

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