Founded in 1986, Pohang University of Science and Technology is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized city of Pohang (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Gyeongsang.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Korea, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 33 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. 