FAQ
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[GKS&K-GKS] I’m applying for the GKS Admissions Track. When should I submit the additional documents requested by the university to the Admissions Office?
AThe additional documents you mentioned will be considered and evaluated if you are selected for university review.
Therefore, you can submit them directly to the university after the NIIED admissions announcement.
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[GKS&K-GKS] I’m applying to POSTECH through the GKS round. Are there any additional documents required?
AAs noted in the studyinkorea GKS announcement, the POSTECH overview contains additional documents.
https://studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/notice/scholarshipsList.do?boardSort=3
※ Required 3 documents for all applicants
1) Proof of Language Proficiency (Meet at least one of the following requirements, mandatory)
① Satisfy the official English proficiency test score requirement.

② Graduated (or expected to graduate) from an English-speaking university:
Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Great Britain, South Africa, United States
③ Submit proof of completion of the entire degree program in English.
2) Curriculum Vitae (CV) (free format, mandatory)
3) Prospective Advisor List: up to three preferences (given format, mandatory)
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[GKS&K-GKS] Please explain the admission rounds and tracks operated by POSTECH Graduate School.
A- 1. Admissions Process (1st and 2nd rounds):
https://adm-g.postech.ac.kr/ENG/admission/gist/
- 1st round: Applications open from late February to early April
- 2nd round: Applications open from early July to mid-September
Regarding the admissions process, we have our own guidelines.
Applications must be submitted through our university website, and some required documents must be submitted offline.
2. GKS: This is a scholarship process run by NIIED.
https://studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/notice/scholarshipsRead.do
The relevant selection processes run by our university are as follows:
- Embassy Track
- University Track
* Applications for the GKS process are not available on our university website.
3. K-GKS: This is a scholarship selection process run by Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and there are no separate track categories.
For the recent Admission Guidelines, please check the information below.
https://adm-g.postech.ac.kr/ENG/category/board/notice/