Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

401–500th
World University Rankings 2024
=85th
Young University Rankings 2023
94th
Asia University Rankings 2023
123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61005, South Korea

About Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is a research-oriented university that focuses on the fields of applied science and engineering. This institute was founded in 1993 by the Korean government to meet the nation’s demand for advanced research and to enhance the development of higher education in science and engineering. GIST takes a leading role in performing research and development in cooperation with industry sectors. In 2010, GIST opened its doors to undergraduate students. GIST is the first university in the nation to adopt an innovative system that provides a comprehensive, foundational science curriculum to serve as a stepping stone for research into a wide variety of science and engineering fields.

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Key statistics

  • 26 : 74
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 7%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 1,795
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • 9.5
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 38%
    Proportion of ISR Publication
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2024 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Engineering & technology

    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • General Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Physical sciences

    • Chemistry
    • Physics & Astronomy
  • Life sciences

    • Biological Sciences