On May 13, 2025, the VNU University of Science (HUS) welcomed a delegation from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Korea, opening up numerous opportunities for cooperation in training and research. Among these prospects was the potential for outstanding students from the HUS High School for Gifted Students to pursue overseas study.
International Study Opportunities with Attractive Policies for High School Students
At the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngạc An Bang, Vice Rector of HUS, expressed his pleasure in welcoming the delegation from POSTECH—one of Korea’s leading educational institutions. He shared that HUS has had many opportunities over the years to cooperate with and host delegations from Korean universities, academies, and experts. The university greatly values its effective and positive partnerships with Korean institutions, seeing them as a crucial foundation for sustainable development and international integration.
Strengthening Cooperation with Korean Partners
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngạc An Bang highly appreciated the collaborative relationship with Korean partners.
Representing POSTECH, Prof. Dr. Kang Bok Lee, Vice Director in charge of Admissions and Student Affairs, and staff member Yeon Jin Kim introduced the university’s academic and research directions, along with its notable achievements. Despite being a small-sized institution, POSTECH was ranked 2nd in THE World’s Best Small Universities 2023–2024.
Introducing POSTECH and Its Outstanding Programs for Talented Students
POSTECH offers a wide range of disciplines, from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Materials Science to Engineering, Computer Science, Convergence Technology, and Industrial Management. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, 10 of POSTECH’s academic disciplines ranked among the global top 100, including:
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Materials Science (24th)
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Physics and Astronomy (37th)
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Mechanical Engineering (39th)
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AI and Data Science (43rd)
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Chemistry (48th)
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Chemical Engineering (53rd)
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Electrical Engineering (72nd)
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Computer Science (86th)
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Biological Sciences (93rd)
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Mathematics (93rd)
These rankings highlight POSTECH’s exceptional strengths not only in traditional fields but also in highly competitive, pioneering disciplines.
Innovative Support Programs and Student Mobility
In addition, POSTECH is implementing the "Pathfinder Voucher" program, which offers up to 10 million KRW per student to support innovation, scientific research, entrepreneurship, and international experience. This is a creative training model that is rarely implemented worldwide. The program allows POSTECH students to participate in major international events such as Nobel Week and global tech exhibitions. Both sides also discussed the possibility of including a study-abroad and cultural experience component in Vietnam as part of the Pathfinder Voucher initiative.
POSTECH also expressed its intention to expand cooperation and attract outstanding students from the HUS High School for Gifted Students, a unit under the University of Science. As part of this commitment, POSTECH offers special incentives such as free airfare, waived admission and tuition fees for exceptional students, and a monthly support of 500,000 KRW for those with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher to cover health insurance and other welfare benefits.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngạc An Bang affirmed that students from the HUS High School for Gifted Students are among the best, excelling academically and with increasingly strong foreign language skills. While many opt for domestic programs at HUS or other top universities, a growing number aim to study and conduct research abroad. Thus, the scholarship and support programs from POSTECH are practical and meaningful opportunities, offering an international gateway for the school’s students.
A Promising Start to a Sustainable Partnership
The meeting between HUS and POSTECH took place in a friendly and open atmosphere, reflecting a spirit of effective and sustainable cooperation. This marks a positive beginning and lays the groundwork for numerous collaborative initiatives between the two institutions in the near future.