About
Excellence in research and education
Employment of Alumni
Industry 42%, Univ. 34%
Industry(Lab.) 12%, Gov.(Lab.) 6%
Abroad 8%, Etc. 5%
※ Among 125 Ph. D. alumni 2014-2018)
Faculty Appointments of Alumni
86 University Professors among Alumni
Publications in Top Journals
(Nature, Science Sisters)
2021 : Science (3), Nature(17)
2020 : Science (6), Nature(13)
2019 : Science (3), Nature(1)
2018 : Science (2), Nature(7)
2017 : Nature(6)
Faculty Appointments in
Top Univesrsities
POSTECH (7), SNU (4),
KAIST (3), Yonsei Univ. (2),
Korea Univ. (3), Abroad (11))
Faculty Appointments in
Top Univesrsities
POSTECH (7), SNU (3),
KAIST (2), Yonsei Univ. (2),
Korea Univ. (4), Abroad (7))
Publications in Top Journals
(Nature, Science Sisters)
2019 : Science (1), Nature(1)
2018 : Science (2), Nature(7)
2017 : Nature(6)
2016 : Nature(9)
2015 : Science (2), Nature(5)
Large-scale Research Projects
ㆍGroup Research Project :
3 projects (total sum : 14.3 billion won)
ㆍPersonal Research Project :
14 projects (total sum : 27.4 billion won)
World University/
Department Ranking
ㆍQS World University Ranking : 71th
ㆍTop 50 Under 50 : 7th
ㆍBy Subject(Materials Science) : 33th
Excellent research infrastructure
Curriculum
Fundamentals of Materials science
Applications of Materials engineering
Research Facilities
Over 100 facilities including metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) system and Ultra-high atomic resolution imaging (more than 50 million USD)
Research Institute
8 research institutes including Center of
Single Atom-based Semiconductor Device
Accelerators
High resolution analysis
tools for materials research
Lavish supports for students
Scholarships for undergraduate students
Academic scholarship, Achievement Encourage
Scholarship, Department Fund Scholarship,
Oha Scholarship, MSE global challenge Scholarship,
Major Course Scholarship, MSA Scholarship
Scholarships for graduate student
BK four (Brain Korea phase 4) supports,
2,097 million\/year
Opportunity for study abroad
ㆍVisiting overseas : 2018 (18), 2019 (3)
ㆍInternational exchange student programs :
2019 (9), 2020 (1), 2021 (3)
Opportunity of research experience
ㆍResearch participation program for
undergraduate student :
2019 (20), 2020 (32), 2021 (42)
ㆍResearch scholarship program
(summer/winter) :
2019 (13). 2021(27)
Material Science and Engineering, the foundational knowledge for the renovation of the future technology
The founding tenet of POSTECH states “Pohang University of Science and Technology not only focuses on advanced research in diverse fields of basic science and engineering by cooperating closely with world-leading universities, but also strives to develop itself as a global hub for research related to the materials sector.” Along with the founding tenet, we, as a fundamental department of POSTECH which aims to contribute to humanity by leading the future of science and engineering, have become a world-class department in the field of materials by realizing excellence in education and research.
The name was changed to the Department of Materials Science & Engineering in June 2001 reflecting the development of not only materials but also related fields such as new material development, next-generation energy source research, and biomaterial research. In 2020, our excellence in education and research has been recognized by the 4th stage BK project (Brain Korea Program for Leading Universities & Students), supported by the Ministry of Education, and we are building the foundation for long-term development of the department, establishing ourselves as a leading player in the field of science and industry. Currently, about 30 undergraduate and 50 graduate students receive their degrees annually.
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering of POSTECH is waiting for your passion for science and technology and vision for material research.
Prof. Hyun sang Hwang Head of MSE department of POSTECH
(37673) Science Building #1, POSTECH, 77, Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea
T. +82-54-279-2715
KTX
(Seoul - Pohang : about two and a half hour)
Intercity BUS
Bus inquiry : Pohang intercity bus terminal
Tel. 1666-2313 (Pohang intercity bus terminal ARS)
Take #207 city bus at Pohang bus terminal → Get off at POSTECH east gate
Taxi (Pohang bus terminal ↔ POSTECH, 10 minutes)
By bus (1 hour))
Take #120, 305, 5000 city bus at KTX station → Transfer to #207 at Bukgucheong station
→ Get off at POSTECH east gate
Taxi (Pohang KTX station ↔ POSTECH, 25 minutes)
Express Bus
Bus inquiry : Pohang express bus terminal
Tel. 1666-6133
Self-driving
routine
Gyeongbu highway → Daegu → Pohang highway → Pohang IC → Geongju direction → Yugeum IC → Yugang tunnel → POSTECH
Daegu → Pohang highway → Pohang IC → Geongju direction → Yugeum IC → Yugang tunnel → POSTECH
