Pohang, South Korea
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Pohang·private
Popular with Nepalis
#QS #132
QS Rank
$8,000
Tuition/yr
World University Rankings
QS World University Rankings (2026)#QS #132
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:
GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.
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