OFF-CAMPUS

A flexible academic semester system where undergraduate students take POSTECH online courses for one semester while engaging in self-designed off-campus activities anywhere in Korea or abroad.

• EligibilityEnrolled students who have completed at least one semester in their declared major as of the dispatch start date
• Activity TypesUndertake activities alongside regular semester coursework—lab visits or research participation, language courses, exchange programs, international conferences or forums, internships, volunteering, etc.
• Application PeriodApplications for the following semester open during each semester's course registration period
• How to ApplyPOVIS → Academic Affairs → Academic Changes / Applications → Off-Campus Application

Short-Term Study Abroad & Summer/Winter Session

Provides opportunities to participate in world-class scientific events, broaden perspectives, visit European universities, and network with alumni to foster future Nobel laureates.

• Recruitment Timeline (Fall Semester Dispatch) January–February
   (Summer Session Dispatch) February–March
   (Spring Semester Dispatch) July–August
   (Winter Session Dispatch) September–October 
• Selection MethodGrants are awarded based on document evaluation for enrolled undergraduates who have completed at least 2 semesters (around 50 students per regular semester, around 20 students per seasonal session).

Detailed recruitment notices are available on the International Relations website.

Premium Outbound Program

An elite talent development program where students study as visiting students for one regular semester (Spring/Fall) or summer vacation at top international universities to earn credits and enhance global competencies.

• Recruitment Timeline(Summer/Fall Semester Dispatch) January–February
  (Spring Semester Dispatch) July–August
• Dispatch PeriodChoice of Spring/Fall regular semester or Summer vacation
• Selection MethodGrants are awarded based on document evaluation for enrolled undergraduates who have completed at least 2 semesters (around 8 students annually).

Detailed recruitment notices are available on the International Relations website.

Nobel Week Student Delegation

Offers students opportunities to participate in world-class scientific events, expand their horizons, visit European universities, and network with alumni to grow as future Nobel laureates.

• Recruitment TimelineJune–September annually
• Dispatch PeriodEarly December annually
• Selection MethodTeams of 2 to 4 undergraduate students who have completed at least 3 semesters submit activity plans. Around 30 students are selected based on plan evaluation to receive Nobel Week dispatch grants.
• Current Status Delegation selection: Launched in 2023 and conducted 3 times through Academic Year 2025
   - Total participants: 90 students 

Details and schedules are subject to change based on the academic calendar, Nobel Week program conditions, and Student Support Team plans.

CES Student Delegation

Provides opportunities to participate in CES, allowing students to directly experience cutting-edge technologies and future development trends, motivating academic and career development. Grants cover airfare, meals, and accommodations to actively support self-designed exploration.

• Recruitment TimelineJune–September annually
• Dispatch PeriodEarly January annually
• Selection MethodIndividual undergraduate students or teams of 2 to 4 students who have completed at least 6 semesters submit activity plans. Selection is based on plan evaluation to award CES dispatch grants.
• Current Status Delegation selection: Launched in 2022 and conducted 5 times through Academic Year 2026
   - Total participants: 893 students 

Details and schedules are subject to change based on the academic calendar, CES program conditions, and Student Support Team plans.

ARPA-E Summit Student Delegation

Provides undergraduate and graduate students with opportunities to attend the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in person, gaining practical understanding of cutting-edge energy technologies, acquiring research trend insights, and learning global energy problem-solving approaches.

• Recruitment TimelineDecember–January annually
• Dispatch PeriodMarch or April annually
• Selection MethodTeams of 2 to 4 undergraduate students (completed at least 3 semesters) or graduate students (completed at least 1 semester) submit activity plans. Around 30 students are selected based on plan evaluation to receive ARPA-E Summit dispatch grants.
• Current Status Delegation selection: Launched in 2025
   - 2025 participants: 29 students
   - 2026 participants: 31 students (24 undergraduate students, 7 graduate students) 

Details and schedules are subject to change based on the academic calendar, ARPA-E Summit program conditions, and Student Support Team plans.

ICM Student Delegation

Provides undergraduate and graduate students with opportunities to attend ICM  (International Congress of Mathematicians) to directly experience the latest research achievements and academic discussions in the global mathematics community.

• Recruitment TimelineDecember–January of the ICM host year (Once every 4 years)
• Dispatch PeriodJuly–August of the ICM host year
• EligibilityUndergraduate students who have completed at least 3 semesters or graduate students who have completed at least 1 semester
• Selection MethodTeams of 2 to 4 students submit activity plans, and around 30 students are selected based on plan evaluation to receive ICM dispatch grants.
• Current Status Delegation selection: Launched in 2026
   - 2026 ICM participants: 35 students (27 undergraduate students, 8 graduate students) 

Details and schedules are subject to change based on the academic calendar, ICM program conditions, and Student Support Team plans.