19 Facts About Yeungnam University

Yeungnam University is a private research university located in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang, South Korea.

Yeungnam University was founded in 1967 through the merger of Daegu College and Chunggu College which were founded in 1947 and 1950 respectively.

In 1996, Yeungnam University is approved as an Excellent University in Undergraduate and Graduate Schools, and as the "Best University" in the fields of business and International Trade, by the Korean University Education Committee.

In 1997, Yeungnam University was chosen as a "Government-Sponsored Program for Science Education" in the area of basic science and laboratory education and selected as the supervising university for the model Technopark Project.

In 2001 Yeungnam University changed the School of Commerce and Economics to the Schools of Finance and Business with the School of Finance and Economics and the School of International Economics and Business.

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In 2010 Yeungnam University is selected one of the top 10 Asian International Universities for the dramatic changes in global education of the new millennium by Asian Correspondent news report.

Yeungnam University has two campuses, Gyeongsan is the main campus and other is Daegu campus.

The School of Display and Chemical Engineering and The Department of Information and Communication Engineering at Yeungnam University has been selected as one of the second phase BK21 programs in the Chemical Engineering and Telecommunication areas respectively, which was supposed to educate the graduate students to provide the creative research resources for the regional IT industries.

The School of Display and Chemical Engineering at Yeungnam University was selected as one of the participating institutions of NURI program sponsored strategically by the Korean Ministry of Education and Human Resources.

Yeungnam University library was originally established on the Daegu campus in 1967 by merging the two college libraries of Daegu and Chunggu, which were founded in 1947 and 1950, respectively.

The present Yeungnam University Library moved to the Gyeongsan main campus in 1974.

International applicants who have completed or will complete a bachelor's degree from regular colleges prior to admission and have a record that indicates good potential for advanced study and research in one of the disciplines at Yeungnam University are encouraged to apply for admission to graduate study.

Yeungnam University library is equipped with books, journals, periodicals of both domestic and foreign.

Yeungnam University provides high speed internet service and Wi-Fi into the campus area.

Yeungnam University opened dormitory facilities in May 1973, for those who need on campus housing.

Yeungnam University Museum was founded in May 1968 on the Daegu Campus with the collections of the Institute of Shilla-Gaya culture.

The Yeungnam University Museum is not only for students but open to the public.

Yeungnam University Observer had published a four-page tabloid English monthly since 1969.

Yeungnam University Broadcasting System was established in 1965 and has provided music, news and other features on academic affairs, both on and off campus.