Master in Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Tuition comes to 7,495 USD per year.

This master's program in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at POSTECH is offered in English in Nam-gu, South Korea. Materials science and engineering studies the structure, properties, and performance of materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers, and semiconductors, examining how a material's composition and processing determine its behavior in real-world applications. Students pursuing graduate study in this discipline typically combine coursework in areas such as crystallography, materials characterization, and processing techniques with laboratory research focused on developing or improving specific materials. The field connects closely to industries such as electronics, energy, aerospace, and manufacturing, since advances in material performance often enable progress in these areas, from more efficient semiconductors to stronger structural components. Graduate research in materials science commonly involves hands-on work with characterization equipment, allowing students to examine material structure at fine scales and relate it to observed properties such as strength, conductivity, or durability. The program is structured as coursework spanning two years, with new students admitted in the middle of February or the beginning of September. Nam-gu, the district in South Korea where the university is located, connects the program to the country's broader technology and manufacturing research base. Because instruction is delivered in English, international students can pursue the degree without first requiring Korean language proficiency. Graduates of materials science and engineering programs commonly move into roles at semiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing companies, pursue further doctoral research, or work in materials testing and development across industries reliant on advanced materials, applying their training to problems involving the design and performance of the physical materials used in modern technology.