Why UNIST
Changing the World through Research, Growing with Innovative Talent.
Why UNIST
UNIST at a glance
VISION & MISSION
VISION
World Leading University to Advance Science and
Technology for the Prosperity of Humankind
MISSION
Cultivating creative global leaders who will
usher in new scientific paradigms through
convergence in science and technology
UNISTPIONEERS
CORE STRATEGIES
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Creativity
IT-based student-centered discussion classes (flipped learning).
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Interdisciplinary Education
Students required to complete multiple areas of concentration; professors cross-appointed.
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Globalization
100% academic courses in English; aim to increase international students/professors.
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Research Intensive
Focused on next-generation energy & advanced materials research.
Scholarships & Support
- Full tuition support for most undergraduate students
- Living stipends and research support for graduate students
Average Scholarship per Student
KRW 6,608,100
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People & Community
Total Faculty
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478
Average Age
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45.3
Foreign Faculty Ratio
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14.6%
Research Highlights
World’s Top 3
Universities in Secondary
Battery Field (MIT, Stanford)
Ranking No.4
(nationally)
Nature Index
Hosted 3
Institute for Basic Science(IBS)
research centers