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Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology(GIFT) Admissions Timeline Application Instructions Costs and Financial Aid

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FOR GRADUATE STUDY STARTING IN

2013-2014

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 was founded 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
September 2, 2013 or March 3, 2014 September 2, 2013 March 3, 2014

Application Deadline
May 9, 2013
International applicants only

Announcement of Admissions Decision

June 27, 2013 August 22, 2013 December 5, 2013

July 18, 2013

International & Domestic applicants residing in Korea only

October 11, 2013

International & Domestic applicants

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.

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 Korean citizens. (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 applicants) or, he or she received entire elementary, junior high, high school, and undergraduate 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 as foreign 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 for Korean Admissions. (http://admission.postech.ac.kr/mainUsko.do)

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 of English proficiency can apply. For specific information about the score and exception, please refer to Application Requirements.

Programs and Degrees Offered

GIFT offers MS and Ph.D. programs.

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 not acceptable. 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: grad-admission@postech.ac.kr

Application Procedures
Online 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 the Office 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.

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.

Costs and Financial Aid

Estimated Costs
Matriculation Fee
(one time only when enrolling at POSTECH) (1 US$ is approximately 1,100 KRW, as of March 2013) US$ 747 US$ 10,938 Dormitory Apartment for non-married Apartment for married Dormitory Apartment for non-married Apartment for married 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 Deposit

(one time only)

Housing (per year)

Graduate Student Association fee (per year) Health Cooperative Fee (per year) Meal costs estimated (per year)

Financial Aid and Other Supports

POSCO Fellowship for GIFT students (1 US$ is approximately 1,100 KRW, as of March 2013) US$ 747 US$ 10,938 MS Ph.D. US$ 910 US$ 1,364 US$ 886 822,000 KRW 12,032,000 KRW 1,000,000 KRW 1,500,000 KRW 975,000 KRW

Matriculation Fee Tuition (per year) Living expenses assistance

(per month)

Housing assistance (per year)

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.

(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 the POSCO 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.

CAMPUS MAP
Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology (GIFT), POSTECH
77 Cheongam-ro, Nam gu, Pohang, Kyungbuk, (790-784)

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:

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: youahsel@postech.ac.kr (Academic affairs & Admission) Email: aja0106@postech.ac.kr (GIFT internship/ Early Participation Research Program) Web: http://gift.postech.ac.kr