Description QS International University Ranking rates its research output as "very high". For the past 7 years, it has been ranked among the top 5 universities in the world in terms of the number of citations. In the ranking of Korean universities, INTC is ranked as the 9th one. In the ranking of Asian universities, it is 56th. Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology is known primarily as a training center for Natural and Technical Sciences. Its students have access to laboratories equipped in accordance with international standards. The opportunity to put their knowledge into practice is an important part of the learning process at GIST. |
Academic Programmes | Tuition and Fees
GIST offers Bachelor's, integrated Masters and PhD programmes and Postgraduate programmes. The basic principle is self-directed learning. During the first two years of undergraduate studies, students take general courses in the Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences. By the end of the 4th semester they should have decided on a specialisation and can then choose specialised courses. The maximum duration of the programmes is 4, 8 and 7 years respectively. The tuition fees are fully compensated by scholarships.