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Pohang University of Science and Technology
(POSTECH)
About
Pohang University of Science and Technology is a private research university in Pohang, South Korea.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 39 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 3,234
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 24 : 76
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallurgical Engineering | 10 | 168.5 | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | =26 | 80.5 | 2026 |
| Data Science | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 52 | 77.7 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 57 | 75.4 | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | =57 | 74.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =58 | 75.4 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 64 | 78.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =67 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | =73 | 73.3 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | =111 | 69.8 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =114 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =121 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =363 | 61.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
US News
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | =32 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 61 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 71 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 80 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =90 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =177 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =182 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =225 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =309 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =314 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =350 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =438 | 56.0 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 69 | 66.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 101–125 | 56.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 126–150 | 57.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 126–150 | 56.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Pohang University of Science and Technology?
Pohang University of Science and Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 106, THE Rank =141, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =380.
When was Pohang University of Science and Technology founded?
Pohang University of Science and Technology was founded in 1986.
What are the top subjects at Pohang University of Science and Technology?
Top subjects at Pohang University of Science and Technology include: Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Optics, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Biotechnology.
Where is Pohang University of Science and Technology located?
Pohang University of Science and Technology is located in Pohang, South Korea.