gift application guide

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G I F T

APPLICATION

G U I D E

FOR GRADUATE STUDY STARTING IN

2013-2014

Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology(GIFT) 2

Admissions Timeline 3

Application Instructions 3

Costs and Financial Aid 5


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Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology(GIFT)

Steel is the backbone material of the society closely embracing our everyday life. Thus, ferrous technology

must be advanced continually to create the steel that nurtures an affluent, eco-friendly society and to

continue the sustainable development of modern society. The Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology wasfounded in 2005 as the worlds only fully accredited institute of higher learning offering graduate education

in the field of Steel Science and Technology.

GIFT has a mission to act as a rich source of highly trained young scientists and technologists, not only to

feed the ever growing demands of the steel and steel-related industries, but also to nurture creativity in

this most fascinating materials. GIFT has an international perspective, with both staff and students

welcomed anywhere in the world, and with no boundaries of research collaborations. The working

language of all staff and students is English.

The Institute is not only located in one of the best university environments in the world, but also benefits

from its close proximity to some of the major steel producers in Korea, including POSCO, who has

generously funded GIFT in perpetuity.

GIFT will continue to devote its utmost efforts to accomplishing its mission: To nurture the best manpower

in steel technology as the Steel Academy of Excellence, and to be the custodian of world steel research.

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Admissions Timeline

Semester Begins Application Deadline

September 2, 2013 orMarch 3, 2014

September 2, 2013

March 3, 2014

May 9, 2013International applicants only

July 18, 2013International & Domestic applicants

residing in Korea only

October 11, 2013International & Domestic applicants

June 27, 2013

August 22, 2013

December 5, 2013

Announcement of Admissions Decision

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Note:

- If you apply by May 9, 2013 and get admitted, you can

secure POSTECH admission early (June 27, 2013)

although your starting date for graduate study is March

3, 2014.

- Completed applications must be submitted online by

17:00 KST of the deadline date. Any materials sent via

post must be received by the Graduate Admissions and

Student Affairs Office by 17:00 KST of the deadline date.- Application deadlines are strictly enforced. Your

application and all supporting materials, including

recommendation letters, must be received by the

deadline.

- You will be notified of an admission decision

electronically, and a letter will be sent to you.

Application Instructions

Eligibility

International applicants must meet all of the following

conditions:

1. MS applicants must hold, or expect to hold before

enrollment at POSTECH, a bachelors degree. Also, Ph.D.

applicants must hold, or expect to hold before

enrollment at POSTECH, a Masters degree.

2. Applicants should NOT hold Korean citizenship.

(Korean citizens who hold dual citizenship should apply

as Korean applicants.)

3. Applicants who satisfy the minimum standards ofEnglish proficiency can apply. For specific information

about the score and exception, please refer to

Application Requirements.

Note:

International applicants of Korean origin MUST read the

instructions below.

International applicants of Korean origin MUST

additionally meet one of the two conditions.

(1) Both of an applicants parents are not Koreancitizens.

(2) The applicant must have received his/her entire

elementary, junior high, high school, and

undergraduate education outside of Korea at the

comparable and equivalent level of those provided

in Korea (for MS and MS-Ph.D. Integrated Program

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education outside of Korea and also received a

masters degree in or outside of Korea at the

comparable and equivalent level provided in Korea

(for Ph.D. applicants). But in this case, international

schools located in Korea are not considered asforeign schools. Applicants of Korean origin who

have completed their entire education (elementary,

junior high, high school, and undergraduate) outside

of Korea should submit the Certificate of the facts

concerning the Entry & Exit issued by the Korean

Immigration Office. The certificate should have been

issued recently.

Note:

International students of Korean origin who do not meet

at least one of the above conditions CANNOT apply for

International Admissions. Instead, they need to apply forKorean Admissions.

(http://admission.postech.ac.kr/mainUsko.do)


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Programs and Degrees OfferedGIFT offers MS and Ph.D. programs.

Application ProceduresOnline application Submission of the required materials

by post Admissions decision & notification Visa

application Arrival at POSTECH Orientation

Enrollment and start of graduate study

Application Requirements

(1) Online application

Complete your online application at

http://admission.postech.ac.kr

GIFT doesnt charge an application fee.

(2) Documents to submit

Note:

Following documents must be submitted by post to theOffice of Graduate Admissions and Student Affairs.

Checklist of documents*

Personal statement and research plan*

Official academic transcripts

- From all undergraduate and graduate institutions

you attended

- Transcripts must be enclosed in a sealed envelope

with either the official security seal or the signature

of the registrar or a representative

Degree certificates

- For all undergraduate and graduate degrees you

have received

Two letters of recommendation*

- Must be mailed or emailed directly by the reference

Certificate of English proficiency test

(Minimum score: TOEFL PBT 550, CBT 213, iBT 79,

POSTECH ITP 550, TEPS 680, TOEIC 800, IELTS 6.0)

Scores must be sent directly from the administering

institution to POSTECH (POSTECH Institution code for

ETS: 0329) and received by the Office of Graduate

Admissions and Student Affairs no later than the

application deadline.

Exception:- Applicants who have graduated from a university in

Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Great

Britain, and the United States are exempt from the

English proficiency test requirement.

- Non-native English speakers from a university

where English is used as a means of education may

instead submit Proof of Instruction Language.

Curriculum Vitae*

A copy of passport

Signed Consent Form*

* Applicants should download the forms from the POSTECH

website and use them.

Optional Materials

List of honors and awards

Degree Theses

School profile and credit rating system

Note:

- All documents must be original and issued by the

institution that bears the actual signature of the registrar

in ink and its own seal. Notarized documents are notacceptable. All official academic records must be issued

in the original language and accompanied by English

translation prepared by the issuing institution. Other

English versions are not acceptable.

- All documents should be delivered to the office of

Graduate Admissions and Student Affairs.

Pohang University of Science and Technology

77 Cheongam-Ro, Nam-Gu, Pohang, Gyungbuk, Republic

of Korea, 790-784

Phone: 82-54-279-3782, 3786/ Fax: 82-54-279-3788

Email: [email protected]

Accuracy of Information

POSTECHs decisions on applications and admissions are

made in good faith on the basis that all of the information

and documentation submitted by applicants is complete,

accurate and truthful. POSTECH reserves the right to revoke

the admission or terminate a students attendance, should

it be discovered later that: a false statement has been

made; a false document has been provided;

documentation has been altered or if there has been an

omission of significant information.


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Costs and Financial Aid

Estimated Costs

Costs and Financial Aid

(1 US$ is approximately 1,100 KRW, as of March 2013)

Financial Aid and Other Supports

POSCO Fellowship for GIFT students


POSCO Fellowship for GIFT students


(1 US$ is approximately 1,100 KRW, as of March 2013)

(3) Laboratory Trip, Student Union, and Club Activity

Summer and winter laboratory trips occur annually.

Through the trip, lab members promote friendly

relationships and create nice memories. Also, the GIFT

student union and various clubs have year-round

activities such as a welcoming party, GIFT Olympic, etc.

Wine class, GIFT futs, Ruder's band, and other clubs are

active in various fields. GIFT provides financial supports

for the laboratory trips and student activities.

Employment Opportunity

GIFT students who are in the 4th semester of their

master's or doctoral program are eligible to apply for

POSCO special recruiting. Employed students who pass thePOSCO special recruiting will be paid an additional living

expense assistance and given benefits as POSCO

employees.

Opportunities for GIFT applicants

(1) GIFT Summer/ Winter Internship

Undergraduate students in 3rd and 4th year who are

interested in GIFT are allowed to apply for Internship

Program to obtain practical experience in steel

production and processing.

(2) Early Participation Research Program

All POSTECH undergraduate students are allowed to

apply for this program to participate in research

activities at a GIFT research lab according to their

research interests.

Supports for Student activities

(1) Short-term Study abroad Program

All GIFT students are encouraged to participate in the

short-term study abroad program (up to 6 months for

MS and 1 year for PhD students). Students can

experience and participate in research projects of

ferrous technology with global perspective. There is

financial aid for transportation and housing.

(2) Plant tour

GIFT operates a Plant Tour visiting the ferrous industries

every two years. Visiting POSCO plant, Doosan Heavy

Industries, Hyundai Heavy Industries, etc., students can

experience how ferrous technology is applied in industries.

Matriculation Fee(one time only when enrolling at POSTECH)

Tuition (per year)

Housing Deposit(one time only)

Housing (per year)

Graduate Student Association fee (per year)

Health Cooperative Fee (per year)

Meal costs estimated (per year)

Dormitory

Dormitory

Apartment for non-married

Apartment for non-married

Apartment for married

Apartment for married

US$ 747

US$ 10,938

US$ 90

US$ 181

US$ 886

US$ 2,727

US$ 3,272

US$ 27

US$ 120

US$ 3,364

822,000 KRW

12,032,000 KRW

100,000 KRW

200,000 KRW

975,000 KRW

3,000,000 KRW

3,599,200 KRW

30,000 KRW

132,000 KRW

3,700,000 KRW

Tuition (per year)

Housing assistance (per year)

Living expenses assistance(per month)

MS

Ph.D.

US$ 747

US$ 910

US$ 1,364

US$ 10,938

US$ 886

822,000 KRW

1,000,000 KRW

1,500,000 KRW

12,032,000 KRW

975,000 KRW

Matriculation Fee

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CAMPUS MAP

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Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology (GIFT), POSTECH77 Cheongam-ro, Nam gu, Pohang, Kyungbuk, (790-784)


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Administration team

Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology (GIFT), POSTECH

77 Cheongam-ro, Nam gu, Pohang, Kyungbuk, (790-784)

Phone: 82-54-279-9205, 9203

Fax: 82-54-279-9299

Email: [email protected] (Academic affairs & Admission)

Email: [email protected] (GIFT internship/ Early Participation Research Program)

Web: http://gift.postech.ac.kr

For More Information

We look forward to receiving your application.

If you have questions about admissions or financial aid,

please contact us or check our website: