Established in 2003, University of Science and Technology Korea is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Daejeon (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Korea, University of Science and Technology Korea (UST) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Science and Technology Korea (UST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 16 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this South Korean higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.