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Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

Location

GIST, Gwangju South Korea

Ranking

# =385QS World University Rankings

University Profile

About Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

GIST welcomes you, pioneers of advanced science and technology! The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology is a research-oriented institute established by the Korean government in 1993, and through the Ministry of Science and ICT is providing full financial support to students in order to foster scientific technologists with advanced leadership skills. In the 30-year history of its establishment, GIST's research and education are evolving towards world-class levels.
To enhance our competitiveness, GIST has carefully selected leading fields of science and technology, which includes Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Life Science, Physics and Photon Science, Chemistry, Biomedical Science and Engineering, Nanobio Materials and Electronics, Integrated Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. In addition, students admitted to GIST have privileges of full scholarship, complementary accommodation (including dormitory or apartment), supplementary research funds among the others.
In 2010, GIST opened its doors to undergraduate students. GIST is the first university in the nation to adopt an innovative system providing a comprehensive, foundational science curriculum to serve as a stepping stone for research into a wide variety of science and engineering fields.

About Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

GIST welcomes you, pioneers of advanced science and technology! The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology is a research-oriented institute established by the Korean government in 1993, and through the Ministry of Science and ICT is providing full financial support to students in order to foster scientific technologists with advanced leadership skills. In the 30-year history of its establishment, GIST's research and education are evolving towards world-class levels.
To enhance our competitiveness, GIST has carefully selected leading fields of science and technology, which includes Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Life Science, Physics and Photon Science, Chemistry, Biomedical Science and Engineering, Nanobio Materials and Electronics, Integrated Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. In addition, students admitted to GIST have privileges of full scholarship, complementary accommodation (including dormitory or apartment), supplementary research funds among the others.
In 2010, GIST opened its doors to undergraduate students. GIST is the first university in the nation to adopt an innovative system providing a comprehensive, foundational science curriculum to serve as a stepping stone for research into a wide variety of science and engineering fields.

University information

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Rankings & Ratings

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is one of the top public universities in Gwangju, South Korea. It is ranked #=385 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2017
    #337
  • 2018
    #=339
  • 2019
    #=315
  • 2020
    #322
  • 2021
    #295
  • 2022
    #=305
  • 2023
    #=288
  • 2024
    #=328
  • 2025
    #=359
  • 2026
    #=385

QS World University Rankings

  • 2017
    #337
  • 2018
    #=339
  • 2019
    #=315
  • 2020
    #322
  • 2021
    #295
  • 2022
    #=305
  • 2023
    #=288
  • 2024
    #=328
  • 2025
    #=359
  • 2026
    #=385

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Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) basic Public Very High 10 no 155 S 718