Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
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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. Following its 30th anniversary in 2023, the institute launched the "Vision 2053" initiative, which aims to position GIST as a top 50 global university by 2053 with a specialized focus on artificial intelligence and robotics. To facilitate the commercialization of its research, the institute established GIST Holdings in late 2023, a dedicated investment and technology transfer wing designed to foster a "Deep-tech" startup ecosystem in the Gwangju region.
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