Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is a national university in South Korea that focuses on scientific and technological research and education. The following is a detailed introduction to Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology:

Overview

Established in 1993

Nature: National University

Location: Located in Gwangju City, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, about an hour's drive from Gwangju Airport and Gwangju Railway Station, with convenient transportation. The school is located in a residential and school-intensive area, with convenient living and a comfortable environment.

Current President: Sang-Hyun Oh

Educational Philosophy

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology is committed to cultivating high-level scientific and technological talents with international competitiveness, emphasizing the combination of basic research and applied research, and focusing on the cultivation of innovation and practical abilities.

Disciplines and Faculties

Undergraduate Programs:

Life Sciences

Chemical Materials

Applied Physics

Electrical Computing

Mechanical Engineering

New Materials Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Optical Science and Technology

Medical Systems Engineering

Graduate Programs:

Master's Degree Programs:

Information and Electrical Engineering

New Materials Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Life Sciences

Optical Science and Technology

Medical Systems Engineering

PhD Programs:

PhD programs are available in all disciplines, covering the professional directions of the above undergraduate and master's programs.

Rankings

QS World University Rankings: 401-450 in 2024

JoongAng Ilbo Korea University Comprehensive Ranking 2020: 20th

Campus

Main campus: Located in Gwangju City, the campus has a beautiful environment and modern facilities, including advanced laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, etc.

Number of students: There are currently about 10,000 students on campus, of which a high proportion of graduate students reflect the school's emphasis on research and innovation.

Contact Information

Official Website: https://www.gist.ac.kr/

Address: 123 Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology Road, Gwangsan District, Gwangju City

Tel: +82-62-715-1114

Email: admission@gist.ac.kr

Other Information

Admission Requirements:

Undergraduate: Applicants usually need to have a high school diploma, some courses require Korean proficiency (TOPIK Level 5 or above), and English-taught courses require English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).

Postgraduate: Applicants usually need to have a bachelor's degree in a related major, some courses require Korean proficiency (TOPIK Level 5 or above), and English-taught courses require English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).

Scholarship: The school offers a variety of scholarship opportunities, including government scholarships, on-campus scholarships, etc., to help outstanding students reduce their financial burden.

Internship Opportunities: The school cooperates with many companies and research institutions to provide students with abundant internship opportunities and enhance their practical work ability.

International cooperation: Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology has signed academic exchange agreements with many universities around the world, providing exchange student programs and dual degree programs to help students expand their international perspectives.

Features and achievements

Research strength: Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology has achieved remarkable results in many research fields, especially in nanotechnology, biotechnology, optoelectronics, materials science and other fields.

Internationalization: The school actively promotes the internationalization process, attracts a large number of international students and scholars, and provides a variety of international courses and programs.

Industry-university-research cooperation: The school works closely with enterprises to promote the transformation and application of scientific and technological achievements, and has made important contributions to local economic development.