KR · Master's
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
MS in Chemical Engineering
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
Course Overview
POSTECH's MS in Chemical Engineering covers the full breadth of modern ChemE — reaction engineering, polymer science, electrochemistry, energy systems, and bio-process engineering — with particular research strength in batteries, hydrogen, and catalysis. The department sits adjacent to Korea's battery and petrochemical industries (LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, SK Innovation, GS Caltex) which directly fund and recruit from the program.
For Sri Lankan students, the two-year thesis-track Master's is fully funded: TA/RA scholarship covers tuition and pays a monthly stipend around KRW 1,400,000. You join a lab on entry, take graduate coursework in transport, thermodynamics, and your specialization, and produce original research — typically with a path into industry or onward PhD admission at POSTECH, KAIST, or US R1 universities.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field (GPA 3.5/4.0 equivalent).
- check_circle Research statement identifying target labs (batteries, catalysis, polymers, bio-process, or process systems).
- check_circle Two academic references from undergraduate professors.
- check_circle Strong fundamentals in transport phenomena, thermodynamics, and reaction engineering.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall, or TOEIC: 750.
- check_circle Waived with a Medium of Instruction letter if your degree was taught in English.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (KRW) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | KRW 10,344,000 | Rs. 2,379,100 |
| Living Expenses (Pohang, 12 months) | KRW 9,000,000 | Rs. 2,070,000 |
| D-2 Student Visa & Alien Registration | KRW 200,000 | Rs. 46,000 |
| Total Year 1 (before scholarships) | KRW 19,544,000 | Rs. 4,495,100 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
ChemE graduates from POSTECH move into LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, SK Innovation, LG Chem, and Lotte Chemical — the firms anchoring Korea's battery and petrochemical export economy. Many continue into PhDs at POSTECH, KAIST, or top US schools. The D-10 job-seeker visa gives 6 months post-graduation to secure work, with E-7 employment-visa conversion through industrial sponsors.
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