Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

Gwangju, Korea, Republic of

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About

The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is a public research university in Gwangju, South Korea, established in 1993 to advance national science and technology. It is recognized for its high research impact, consistently ranking among the top globally for "Citations per Faculty" in the QS World University Rankings. GIST focuses on cutting-edge research in areas like AI, robotics, semiconductors, biotechnology, energy, and nanotechnology.

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73/100

A 0–100 blend of international ranking, research activity, awards and student achievements.

Research activity: 73

Country: Korea, Republic of
City: Gwangju
Established: 1993
Students: 2,733
Programs: 34
Tuition (yearly): €5,000
Admission period: September – October

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Programs

Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceMaterials Science and EngineeringMechanical EngineeringEarth Sciences and Environmental EngineeringLife SciencePhysics and Photon ScienceChemistryBiomedical Science and EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceIntegrated Technology

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