About YU

History

Last 77 Years ...

Based on the capabilities accumulated for last 77 years
We are creating a greater tomorrow!

Inheriting the brilliant history of the past 77 years, we are stepping forward to another 600 years of future. A university that challenges and changes over and over for race, humanity, region and country! Making a tomorrow for Yeungnam that is filled with passion and dreams.

2025

  • 12. 15.
    Signed an MOU with iM U-Pay to support youth development and establish a smart campus environment
  • 12. 04.
    Ranked 7th nationwide in the “Top 2% Papers per Faculty Member” indicator in the Life and Chemistry fields in the 2025 University Evaluation conducted by the JoongAng Ilbo
  • 12. 04.
    Won the 12th Michael Porter Prize in the University Competitiveness category, earning induction into the Hall of Fame with a third consecutive win
  • 12. 02.
    Signed an MOU with NAVER Cloud to foster future digital talent
  • 11. 28.
    Hosted the 2025 Global Saemaul Forum
  • 11. 21.
    Named four Highly Cited Researchers in the 2025 list released by Clarivate Plc, ranking among the Top 5 universities nationwide
  • 11. 19.
    Signed an MOU with the Gyeongbuk Institute of IT Convergence Industry Technology for joint research and development (R&D) in artificial intelligence and the establishment of a regional digital innovation ecosystem
  • 11. 18.
    Selected for the “ICT-Artificial Intelligence Convergence Innovative Talent Education and Research Group” under the Ministry of Education’s Phase 4 BK21 Innovative Talent Development Project
  • 11. 06.
    Maintained its “Top 5 in Korea” status for the second consecutive year in the Leiden Ranking (Overall)
  • 10. 28.
    Signed an MOU with the City of Yeongcheon to promote regional innovation and foster future talent
  • 10. 20.
    Signed an MOU with Sichuan University of Culture and Arts in China for cooperation in music and arts education
  • 10. 16.
    College of Medicine received the highest “S” grade in the Ministry of Education’s Medical Education Innovation Support Program evaluation
  • 10. 16. ~ 23.
    Earned 3 gold, 6 silver, and 4 bronze medals at the National Sports Festival
  • 10. 01.
    Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul welcomed an international student from its 77th country since its establishment 14 years ago
  • 09. 25.
    Yeungnam University Law School ranked No. 1 nationwide in the number of new prosecutor appointments
  • 09. 24.
    Certified as the Best-HRD (Best Human Resources Developer) in the public sector by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Personnel Management for the fifth consecutive year
  • 09. 12.
    Early Admission competition ratio for the 2026 academic year reached 6.56:1, marking the third consecutive year of increase
  • 09. 09. ~ 12.
    Hosted the “2025 Gyeongbuk Dream Festa” with participation from over 150 major corporations, public institutions, and leading local enterprises
  • 09. 04.
    Ranked No. 1 nationwide in total scholarship amount, recording KRW 86.5 billion
  • 08. 25.
    Held the “YU Convergence Education and Research Innovation Project Declaration Ceremony” jointly with Yeungnam University Medical Center and the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation to advance international development, public health, and the humanities and social sciences
  • 07. 19.
    Signed an MOU with Japan’s NSG Group to promote global educational collaboration
  • 07. 10.
    Signed an MOU with the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute to foster semiconductor talent and establish an industry–academia–research cooperation system
  • 06. 04.
    Signed an agreement with the International Management Institute of the Federation of Korean Industries to Promote Youth Employment Selected for the '2025-2026 High School Education Contributing University Support Project' by the Ministry of Education
  • 05. 27.
    Produced the highest number of '2025 National Level 7 Regional Talent' in Daegu and Gyeongbuk
  • 05. 15.
    Held the 78th Founding Anniversary Ceremony
  • 05. 07.
    Signed an agreement with the Korea Brain Research Institute(KBRI) for Collaboration Based on Neuroscience
  • 04. 15.
    Signed an agreement with the Korea Institute of Public Administration(KIPA) for Mutual Exchange and Cooperation to Jointly Plan and Promote International Development Cooperation Projects in the Era of Advanced Nations
  • 04. 14.
    Yeungnam University wrestling team dominated at the Herald Economy & Korea Herald National Wrestling Championship
  • 03. 31.
    Signed an exchange agreement with the Mongolian National University of Arts and Culture to advance music and arts education and conduct joint research
  • 03. 18. ~ 20.
    Yeungnam University wrestling team achieved overall championship victory in the 43rd Presidential Wrestling Competition
  • 03. 11.
    Selected for 7 Regional Innovation System & Education projects, securing the largest project budget in the Gyeongbuk region at 52.5 billion Korean won
  • 03. 05.
    Recorded a 100% freshmen enrollment rate for the first time in 17 years since the implementation of the University Information Disclosure System in 2008
  • 02. 14.
    Signed an MOU with Uzbekistan Pharmaceutical Technical University to promote personnel exchange and cooperation in education and research
  • 02. 04.
    Certified by the government as an ‘Excellent Laboratory in Safety Management’ for 11 consecutive years
  • 01. 24.
    Earned ‘Outstanding’ rating in the ‘University Job Center Project’ organized by the Ministry of Employment and Labor for 8 consecutive years
  • 01. 14.
    Opened “AI Smart Education Center”
  • 01. 03.
    Reached a regular acceptance rate of 5.28:1 in 2025, increasing from the previous year