Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
Research university · Gwangju
UniversityFounded 1993
About
The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is a public research university and institute of technology that was established in 1993 by a legislative act of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea with its primary purpose to advance national science and technology through education, research, and international and industrial cooperation. Located in Gwangju, South Korea, GIST is recognized for its high research impact, consistently ranking among the top five globally in the "Citations per Faculty" category of the QS World University Rankings for nearly two decades.
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Key facts
- Type
- Research university
- Founded
- 1993
- Also known as
- GIST, Kwangju Institute of Science and Technology