PhD in Global Engineering
Kyungsung University
The PhD in Global Engineering at Kyungsung University is a rigorous and research-intensive doctoral program designed for engineering professionals and academics who aspire to reach the highest level of expertise in advanced engineering disciplines. Located in Busan, South Korea — one of Asia's most industrially significant cities and home to world-class manufacturing, shipbuilding, and technology companies — this program provides Nepali doctoral candidates with an exceptional research environment and industry ecosystem.
The doctoral program covers advanced engineering research across multiple disciplines including IT engineering, mechanical design engineering, materials science, industrial systems, advanced manufacturing technologies, computational engineering, robotics and automation, and research methodology for engineering sciences. Candidates are expected to conduct high-level, original research that advances the frontiers of engineering knowledge and contributes to academic literature and industrial practice.
South Korea is a global leader in engineering and technology innovation, home to internationally recognized giants such as Samsung, Hyundai, LG, and POSCO. Conducting doctoral research in this environment gives Nepali engineering scholars direct access to cutting-edge research infrastructure, industry collaboration opportunities, and academic networks that are truly world-class in scope and quality.
The E-VISA facility is a major practical benefit of this program. Nepali doctoral students can complete their entire student visa process directly from South Korea without visiting the Korean Embassy in Kathmandu — making the process faster, simpler, and significantly less burdensome for applicants and their families.
A guaranteed 40% scholarship is available from the first semester at admission, with the potential to grow up to 100% from the second semester based on research output and academic GPA. The minimum eligibility is a Master's degree in a relevant engineering field with 50% marks or 2.4 GPA. No IELTS is required for admission, making this prestigious doctorate accessible to qualified Nepali engineering graduates without language test barriers.
Graduates of the PhD in Global Engineering at Kyungsung University go on to distinguished careers as engineering researchers and university faculty, senior R&D engineers at leading Korean and international companies, technology policy advisors, innovation consultants, directors of engineering research centers, and leaders in Korea's world-leading manufacturing and technology industries. A doctorate in engineering from a South Korean university carries exceptional international credibility and opens the most senior doors in both academia and industry.
This program is available via E-VISA — no Korean embassy visit required. Nepali candidates with a Master's degree in a relevant engineering field with 50% marks or 2.4 GPA are eligible to apply. No IELTS required for admission.

