Bachelor in Department of Convergence IT Engineering

The Department of Convergence IT Engineering at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) trains students in information technology with an emphasis on combining computing with other engineering and scientific fields. Coursework typically spans programming, computer architecture, data structures and algorithms, and networks, alongside interdisciplinary modules that connect software and hardware development to areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, or bioengineering, depending on the projects students pursue. The convergence focus reflects a broader trend in technology industries toward systems that integrate multiple domains, so students learn not only core computer science but also how IT tools apply to problems in other engineering areas. Graduates are prepared for roles in software development, systems engineering, IT consulting, and research and development positions across technology, manufacturing, and healthcare-adjacent industries, and the degree also supports further graduate study in computer science or a related convergence field. Instruction is in English at POSTECH, based in Nam-gu, South Korea, with the bachelor's coursework completed over four years. The program follows a spring and fall intake structure, with the current intake planned for 2027. Students engage in project-based learning, often working in teams to design and build software or integrated systems, building practical experience alongside theoretical grounding. Given POSTECH's research-intensive environment, students frequently have opportunities to work alongside faculty on applied projects, gaining early exposure to research methods. This major suits students who want a computing education oriented toward solving problems that span multiple technical disciplines rather than software development in isolation.