UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)

Overview

Quick answer: UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) is a national university in Ulsan, South Korea, offering bachelor's, master's, PhD programmes. Indicative international tuition is KRW 4,000,000 to KRW 8,000,000 a year; English: IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent.

Many international students receive scholarships; check the admission guide.

Popular subject areas

Subject areas where UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) offers programmes. Open a subject to compare other universities.

Fees and cost of study (estimate in BDT)

Estimate only, using rates of 25 October 2026. The official visa funds rule for South Korea is in our South Korea guide.

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Admission requirements and documents

Typical documents for Bangladeshi applicants. The programme page decides the final list.

• Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
• SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
• English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
• Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
• Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
• Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
• Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

How to apply to UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)

Where to apply: on the official admissions or international students page of www.unist.ac.kr or through the official system below. The full list of programmes and every subject is in the official course catalogue there.

Official application systems for South Korea

• Study in Korea (GKS scholarship)

Step by step

1. Pick the exact programme on the official course list and note its deadline.
2. Check the academic entry rule, the English requirement (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo) and any test (SAT, GRE, GMAT) for that programme.
3. Prepare documents: passport, attested SSC/HSC/bachelor's certificates and transcripts, English score, SOP or personal statement, recommendation letters, CV.
4. Apply through the official portal or the institution's own application system and pay the application fee (some waive it).
5. Attend an interview or test if asked, then receive a conditional or unconditional offer.
6. Accept the offer, pay any deposit, and prepare proof of funds and sponsor documents.
7. Receive the visa document (CAS, I-20, CoE, LOA or admission letter) and apply for the student visa.
8. Book accommodation and flights, then complete arrival registration.

Timeline (typical, plan backwards from the start date)

Intakes in South Korea: March and September

Application deadlines differ by programme; scholarship deadlines come first. Confirm every date on the official page. Confirm with counsellor

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Student visa for South Korea

Students apply for the D-2 student visa at the Korean Embassy in Dhaka with the university's certificate of admission.

1. Apply to the university.
2. Receive the certificate of admission.
3. Prepare the embassy document list.
4. Submit at the Korean Embassy Dhaka.

Full South Korea guide

Scholarships to look at

• Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD)

Also check the university's own scholarships page. No scholarship is guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) (official website)
• Embassy of Korea in Bangladesh
• Study in Korea

Decisions are made by the university and the immigration authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.