Korea:: World Partners

Postech University

Overview

Postech University (PU) is Korea’s first research-oriented university. Established in 1986, it quickly became number one among all Korean universities. PU has a student enrollment of 3,000 in 10 undergraduate programs and 14 graduate programs. Its on-campus laboratories are recognized to retain the best research facilities in Korea.

Syracuse students choose from a wide range of graduate and undergraduate courses in the science and technology arena. PU offers courses in English in; Chemistry, Environmental Science and Engineering, Life Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering, Management Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Korea & Pohang
Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea, is an East Asian state on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. To the north, it is bordered by North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), with which it was a single country called Korea until 1945. Approximately one-half of South Korea's population lives in or near the capital and largest city, Seoul, the twenty third largest metropolitan area in the world. Since its founding in 1948, the country has struggled with the aftermath of 35 years of Japanese occupation, the Korean War, and decades of military rule, seeing five major constitutional changes. Pro-democracy demonstrations during the 1980s led to free elections in 1987. South Korea is now a multi-party democracy. The South Korean economy has advanced rapidly since the 1950s and is now the 10th largest (nominal value) economy in the world. South Korea is also one of the world's most technologically advanced and digitally-connected countries. It has the second highest number of broadband Internet connections per capita in the world and is a global leader in computer games, digital displays, shipbuilding and mobile phones. South Korea's entertainment industry has grown explosively since the 1990s, producing Asia-wide successes in music, television, and film in a phenomenon known as Hallyu, or the "Korean wave". However, the country still retains centuries-old customs and traditions, such as its unique cuisine and ancestor worship.

PU is located in the southeastern coastal area of Pohang city where the most scientific advancements and the traditional Korean culture coexist. It is an interesting mix of an old fishing village mixed with the development of the latest technologies.

Courses

You may take any courses in at PU, but they must be pre-approved by Syracuse. A listing of courses offered can be found on the PU website. A normal course load is four credits. Actual grades from PU will be factored into your overall GPA at SU.

Travel

Travel is not included in the cost of the program. You are responsible for getting to Postech U. by the start of the program. Cost for a round-trip flight is around $1,500.

Living arrangements

You will live on-campus in dormitory housing. As an international exchange students, you will be placed in double rooms shared with a Korean student or another international student. All rooms are equipped with free internet and LAN connections. There are lounges on each floor with cable TV.

Visa

You will need a visa to study in Korea. You will receive additional information with your acceptance letter. The current cost for the visa is $45 for U.S. citizens.

Cost & Aid

You will pay SU tuition and can apply all SU financial aid except Work Study. Housing is free to exchange students of partner universities of which Syracuse is. You are responsible for round-trip airfare, local transportation, books, overseas health insurance, personal effects and incidentals. For these, you should plan to spend approximately $200 per month plus the cost of your flight. SU Abroad merit-based scholarships are available for this program.

ESF students may be charged a supplemental fee for attendance.

How to apply

Applying to this program is a two-part process. Turn in all parts to the SU Abroad office by October 10 for Spring and March 10 for Fall.

Part 1: Syracuse University
  1. SU Abroad application online at http://suabroad.syr.edu
  2. $60 application fee payable to Syracuse University
  3. Study Abroad Approval form
Part 2: Postech University
  1. Download PU’s application (download at http://www.postech.ac.kr)
  2. Official transcript - 3.0 cumulative GPA required
  3. One academic recommendations
  4. Two passport photo

For more information contact:
Ginny Pellam-Montalbano - gapellam@syr.edu - 443-9417
Deb Goddard – dsgoddar@syr.edu – 443-2528

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