About
POSTECH Summer Program (PSP) is a great opportunity for students who seek firsthand research experience. Individual research and activities will allow students to explore the academic field of their interest and unique experiences. Click here to see the program overview
Eligibility
Students nominated by Partner Institutions.
Application Process & Deadline
- Go over the 2024 Lab List and find an interesting research lab
- Contact Professor (Lab) and get a Letter of Approval from your desired Professor: ~ 30 April
- With the Letter of Approval, be nominated by International Office UI: 8 May 2024 (at the latest by 10.00 WIB)
- Apply through the website: 10 May 2024
Program Period
24 June – 2 August 2024
* Specific dates will be announced at the time of the Call for Nomination & Application
Program Benefit
- Round-trip flight ticket
- 1 credit (Satisfactory/unsatisfactory)
- Certificate of Research Internship
Process
1. Contact the Advisor
Contact the advisor where you wish to participate during the summer and obtain permission (Letter of Approval) from the professor who is in charge.
Please click here to download the 2024 Summer Advisor & Lab List
2. Nomination & Application
Once you receive the Letter of Approval from the POSTECH Advisor, apply through the website. Students need to prepare the Letter of Nomination from their home institution coordinators as well.
3. Admission Announcement
The Admission Results will be announced and students will receive the Certificate of Admission along with information for Pre-Arrival Orientation.
Supporting Documents
- Certificate of Enrollment (Apostille required for non-OECD country citizens)
- Official Academic Transcript (in English)
- Proof of English Proficiency
1. TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic
2. Letter from Home Institution that indicates student’s proficiency in research in English - Recommendation Letter
- Copy of Passport
- Letter of Approval (from POSTECH Advisor)*
- Letter of Nomination (provided by International Office UI)*
Visa (Visa Waiver / K-ETA / C-3-1 / D-2-8 depends on your nationality)
Certificate of Admissions, Admission Letter, Certificate of Business Registration (POSTECH)
The above documents will be provided with the admission result by email.
Each Korean Embassy, Consulate Office, and Visa Centers in your country have their own rules and standards regarding the Visa Application. So please apply for your visa as soon as you receive our email containing visa-related documents as visa issuance can take longer than expected.
Insurance
All students must have international health insurance that covers possible injury and medical treatment during the program. Proof of Insurance must be submitted up to 2 weeks before the start of the program via the online application form. The document should include the information as follows:
- Name of the insured
- Period of coverage
- Place of coverage
For those who did not purchase the insurance, we encourage you to search online on home country travel insurance websites.
Housing
On-campus housing is guaranteed for PSP students in POSTECH unless chosen otherwise. The housing Fee must be paid in total by making a cash deposit to POSTECH.
ISSS
For more details about your POSTECH life and else, please visit our ISSS